1978 Topps Ross Grimsley #466
Ross Grimsley · Topps · Base Card with Autograph
Player
Ross Grimsley
Set
1978 Topps Baseball
Year
1978
Card #
466
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right and top. Corners show minor softening and rounding. Edges display light chipping along the borders. Surface features a vintage in-person black ink autograph across the image with minor fading, and slight surface wear.
Category
Base Card with Autograph
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $15-25, PSA 6: $25-40
Comparable Sales
1978 Topps Ross Grimsley base cards in raw mid-grade condition typically sell for $1.00 to $3.00. Copies featuring unauthenticated in-person autographs usually trade in the $5.00 to $15.00 range depending on the buyer.
Description
Vintage 1978 Topps baseball card featuring pitcher Ross Grimsley of the Montreal Expos, card number 466. The card showcases a classic action photography shot of Grimsley pitching in his Expos grey uniform with number 48 visible on his jersey. A yellow banner in the upper left indicates 'PITCHER' and a red ribbon banner at the bottom displays 'EXPOS'. This particular specimen features a bold, vintage in-person signature in black ink signed directly across the surface by Ross Grimsley.
Key Features
Features vintage 1970s Topps flagship design and includes a hand-signed in-person vintage autograph from former Major League pitcher and All-Star Ross Grimsley.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1978 Topps card stock, correct printing dot patterns, and proper coloring. The card appears genuine with no signs of trimming. The autograph is characteristic of authentic in-person player signatures from that era, though unauthenticated. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Slightly off-center from top to bottom and left to right. Softened corners typical of vintage handling, minor edge chipping, and surface wear. In-person autograph is not authenticated by a third-party grading company (PSA/DNA, Beckett), which limits its premium value.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC, as local card shops and specialized auction houses typically do not command strong buyers for unauthenticated vintage common player autographs.
Selling Tips
Sell raw in a protective top loader. Do not pay for professional grading unless authenticating the autograph via a service like PSA/DNA, as the grading and authentication fees would exceed the total value of the card. Use keywords such as vintage, signed, in-person auto, and Montreal Expos.