1978 Topps Al Woods #705
Al Woods · Topps · Base
Player
Al Woods
Set
1978 Topps Baseball
Year
1978
Card #
705
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT) due to noticeable heavy left-to-right centering bias, slightly soft corners, and minor edge wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Niche appeal for Toronto Blue Jays team collectors or 1970s Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10 - $15, PSA 6: $15 - $25, PSA 7: $25 - $40
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition routinely sell for $0.99 to $2.00 plus shipping on eBay.
Description
1978 Topps baseball card featuring outfielder Al Woods of the Toronto Blue Jays, card number 705. The front features a classic 1978 Topps design with a vibrant pink inner border framing the photography and a yellow nameplate at the bottom accompanied by a baseball graphic containing the team name 'Blue Jays'. The reverse would feature his player statistics and career highlights.
Key Features
Vintage 1978 Topps set design, early Toronto Blue Jays franchise player card from their second year of existence.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1978 Topps card stock thickness, correct font and printing patterns, typical of authentic vintage cards from this era. Confidence: High. Not a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable left-heavy centering on the front border, soft bottom-left and top-left corners, minor edge chipping common to the 1978 Topps set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or bundled in vintage lots on Facebook card groups.
Selling Tips
Not economically viable to grade given the low value of the card in lower grades. Best sold raw as part of a set break or team lot, utilizing standard envelope shipping or bubble mailer.