1978 Topps Rick Burleson #275
Rick Burleson · Topps · Base
Player
Rick Burleson
Set
1978 Topps Baseball
Year
1978
Card #
#275
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - PSA 6 (EX-MT). Visible issues include significant top-to-bottom off-centering (heavy toward the top) and softening at the corners.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily limited to set builders (people trying to complete the full 1978 Topps set) or Red Sox team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 7: $30-40 (Grading costs likely exceed card value).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies (much higher grade than this) typically sell for $20-$30.
Description
A vintage 1978 Topps Rick Burleson card featuring the Boston Red Sox shortstop. The design includes the classic script 'Red Sox' in red and green text at the top, a blue ribbon banner for his position, and a facsimile autograph on the lower portion of the image. The card shows Burleson in a home white Red Sox jersey and cap against a stadium sky background.
Key Features
Features a 3rd-team All-Star and Gold Glove winner. High nostalgia value for 1970s Red Sox fans. The 1978 set is known for its simple, clean design and facsimile signatures.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a common card not typically counterfeited. Authentic indicators include the characteristic 1978 cardboard stock texture and the specific 'dot pattern' of the vintage printing process.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering issues (the top border is very thin compared to the bottom). Softened corners, particularly the top-left and bottom-left. Slight surface wear/chipping on the right edge of the photo border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) listings or as part of a bulk vintage 'Red Sox' lot. High-end auction houses would not accept this card individually.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees will be significantly higher than the final market value. List it with high-quality scans of both the front and back. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader even for low-value cards to maintain current condition.