1979 Topps Reuben Gant #358
Reuben Gant · Topps · Base
Player
Reuben Gant
Set
1979 Topps Football
Year
1979
Card #
358
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Corners show significant rounding especially at the top left and bottom left; centering is shifted toward the bottom; edges show fuzziness/chipping typical of 70s cardboard; surface has minor spotting.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Reuben Gant is a niche collector item for Bills fans or set builders; he is not a Hall of Fame player, which limits broader market demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 3: $5-10, PSA 4: $12-15, PSA 2: $2-4
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of similar 1979 Topps common players typically sell for $0.50 to $1.25 on eBay. Graded PSA 8 or better examples of this card occasionally reach $25-40, but low-grade copies have almost no individual liquid market value outside of sets.
Description
A classic 1979 Topps Football card featuring Buffalo Bills tight end Reuben Gant. The reverse side (shown) features a yellow and purple color scheme common to the set, detailing Gant's collegiate career at Oklahoma State and his professional receiving stats from 1974-1978. The card includes a fun fact about Gant looking toward a career in broadcasting and shows the copyright 1979 Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. Printed in USA.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s football card from the Buffalo Bills franchise; features the final year of the classic 70s Topps design; collectible for Buffalo Bills team collectors or Oklahoma State alumni.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine 1979 Topps stock; features the correct wood-pulp cardboard texture, porous ink absorption, and standard 'B*' copyright indicator at the bottom. High confidence in authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding on all four corners; centering is heavy toward the bottom edge; slight edge wear/white showing through the brown cardstock; potential surface staining or age-related foxing on the card back.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or cheap listing); COMC for long-term consignment; local card shop 'dollar bin'.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading ($15+) far exceeds its market value. Best sold as part of a 1979 Topps team set or a 'bulk lot' of vintage football cards to save on shipping. Use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping for low-value cards under $20.