1977 Topps Ray Jarvis #404
Ray Jarvis · Topps · Base
Player
Ray Jarvis
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#404
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) based on reverse centering and soft corners
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Niche. Only primary interest is for team collectors (Lions/Falcons) or completionists of the 1977 set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-25, PSA 8: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for ~$1.00 plus shipping. Graded copies of common players from this year in PSA 8 condition rarely exceed $50-60.
Description
Back of 1977 Topps Ray Jarvis #404. Features pink and black text on gray cardstock. Includes Receiving Record for 1971-1976 and biographical details. Small College Corner graphic at bottom left.
Key Features
Vintage Topps football card from the late 70s. Includes career stats for the former Detroit Lions wide receiver. High card number from the base set.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. Correct cardstock texture and characteristic pink/red ink bleeding from 1977 Topps printing process. Real fiber visible in paper.
Flaws to Note
Bottom edge is cut noticeably off-center (heavy to the bottom). Upper right corner on reverse shows softening/rounding. Minor surface toning consistent with age on gray stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE listing) or COMC for low-cost inventory. Better suited for bulk sales or local card shop discount bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading exceeds the market value. List using eBay Standard Envelope for $1.00 shipping to make the price competitive. Use 'Detroit Lions' and '1977 Topps' in the title.