1978 Topps Philadelphia Phillies Team Card #261
Philadelphia Phillies Team (includes Mike Schmidt, Steve Carlton, Danny Ozark) · Topps · Base / Team Card
Player
Philadelphia Phillies Team (includes Mike Schmidt, Steve Carlton, Danny Ozark)
Set
1978 Topps Base Set
Year
1978
Card #
261
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Visible surface creases, heavy corner wear, and significant off-center printing (OC)
Category
Base / Team Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Moderate - Primarily sought by Phillies team collectors or set builders looking for budget fillers.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $5-8, PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $12-15
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for raw 1978 Phillies team cards in this condition average $1.00. Near-mint (PSA 7) copies sell for approximately $15-20.
Description
A classic 1978 Topps team card featuring the Philadelphia Phillies. The card utilizes the iconic 1978 'pinstripe' font for the team name at the top with a full roster photo set against an orange and blue border design.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famers Mike Schmidt and Steve Carlton within the team photo; iconic 1978 Topps design aesthetic.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock shows correct aging, and the dot-matrix printing pattern is consistent with 1970s Topps production. This is not a commonly counterfeited card due to low individual value.
Flaws to Note
A heavy horizontal surface crease is visible across the center; the card is significantly miscut/off-center toward the bottom-left; corners are rounded; edge wear is present.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. For individual sale, a local card shop's 'dollar bin' or a Sportlots listing is most appropriate.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees far exceed the card's market value. If listing online, mention 'Schmidt' and 'Carlton' in the description to attract player collectors. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader for safe shipping.