1977 Topps Karl Chandler #236
Karl Chandler · Topps · Base
Player
Karl Chandler
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
236
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering appears slightly shifted towards the bottom-right; corners show visible softening/wear specifically on the top left; edges are fairly standard for the era but with some minute chipping.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Primarily collected by New York Giants team collectors, Princeton alumni, or hobbyists completing the 1977 Topps set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $25-40, PSA 9: $100+. Values represent high registry demand for set builders rather than player stardom.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw commons from the 1977 Topps set range from $0.25 to $1.50. Graded examples of non-star players from this set usually sell within the $15-$30 range for PSA 8s.
Description
This is the reverse side of a 1977 Topps Football card featuring New York Giants Center Karl Chandler. The card back is printed on classic 1970s gray cardstock with a pink and black color scheme. It includes a football icon for the card number, player vitals, a profile biography, and a 'College Corner' section highlighting his wrestling record at Princeton University.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s New York Giants card; Princeton University alumni interest; unique 'College Corner' trivia featuring his wrestling career.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic Topps gray cardstock with characteristic 'dot matrix' print pattern in the pink sections. Noticeable copyright text at the bottom: '© 1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM, INC.'
Flaws to Note
Softening on corners (especially top-left), minor surface dirt/staining typical of gray vintage stock, and off-center printing (heavy toward the bottom-right on the reverse).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' for set fillers), COMC (best for low-value vintage bulk), or Sportlots.
Selling Tips
This card does not warrant the cost of professional grading unless it is a perfect PSA 10 candidate. Sell as part of a New York Giants team lot or as a 'Set Filler' listing to minimize shipping overhead vs. sales price.