1978 Topps George Hendrick #282
George Hendrick · Topps · Base
Player
George Hendrick
Set
1978 Topps Baseball
Year
1978
Card #
#282
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering: 40/60 left-to-right, 70/30 top-to-bottom. Corners: Visible softening/rounding on bottom right and top right. Edges: Moderate chipping. Surface: Minor print defects and slight age-related toning.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Hendrick is a respected veteran and 'solid' player but not a Hall of Famer, which limits demand primarily to team collectors and set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-25, PSA 8: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.50 depending on condition. A recent PSA 8 sold for approximately $45.00.
Description
This 1978 Topps card #282 features San Diego Padres outfielder George Hendrick. The card showcases the classic 1978 design with the script team name 'Padres' in the lower left corner and a baseball icon in the upper right. Hendrick is pictured in his Padres warm-up jacket and iconic yellow-front panel cap.
Key Features
Classic 1978 design; features four-time All-Star and 1982 World Series champion George Hendrick; era-specific San Diego Padres uniform visuals; high-quality vintage card stock.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock with correct cardboard grain; natural age-related oxidation on back; period-correct dot-matrix printing patterns. High confidence in authenticity; this card is rarely counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
The card is significantly off-center toward the bottom. Softening is present on all four corners, with the bottom-right showing the most wear. There is noticeable chipping along the top edge and light surface snow (print dots) in the photo area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shop 'bargain bins'. Best sold as part of a lot of 1978 Topps cards to maximize shipping efficiency.
Selling Tips
Due to the off-centering and corner wear, grading this card would cost more than the card's final market value. Sell it raw. Use '1978 Topps George Hendrick Padres' as the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader using eBay Standard Envelope for $1.11 to keep total cost low for the buyer.