1977 Topps Ed Armbrister #141
Ed Armbrister · Topps · Base
Player
Ed Armbrister
Set
1977 Topps Base Set
Year
1977
Card #
#141
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is shifted right (approx 70/30). Corners show moderate rounding, particularly at the bottom left. Edges exhibit slight chipping and roughness typical of 1977 card stock. Surface appears clean with typical matte finish.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Mainly sought by 1977 set builders, Cincinnati Reds team collectors, or 'Big Red Machine' completists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $5-8, PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are consistently between $0.99 and $1.99. High-grade PSA 8 copies sell for $40-50, but current condition does not warrant professional grading.
Description
Original 1977 Topps baseball card featuring Cincinnati Reds outfielder Ed Armbrister. The card features the classic 1977 horizontal name/team banner design with a yellow inner border. Armbrister is pictured in his 'Big Red Machine' era whites in a batting stance. The reverse includes a brief bio, player stats, and 'Topps Baseball' logo over high-quality card stock.
Key Features
Member of the legendary Cincinnati Reds 'Big Red Machine' teams; associated with the controversial 1975 World Series play. Part of a popular Topps set known for its colorful border design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Features the correct matte card stock surface texture, dot-matrix print pattern in the skin tones, and consistent 'Reds' logo font weight for 1977. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias; soft/rounded bottom corners; minor edge silvering/white chipping; bottom edge appear slightly rough-cut as produced.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a cheap 'Buy It Now' or as part of a lot), COMC for slow-burn inventory, or local card shop dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee would exceed the value of the card by 10x. Sell as part of a 1970s Reds team lot or 1977 Topps starter set to maximize shipping cost efficiency. Use eBay Standard Envelope for $1.00 shipping to keep the total cost attractive to low-end buyers.