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) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering on the reverse appears slightly shifted to the right. Corners show mild softening consistent with mid-grade vintage. Edges have minor rough-cut fraying typical of the era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is primarily driven by Detroit Lions team set collectors or 1977 Topps set builders. Ray Jarvis is not a Hall of Fame candidate or high-profile star, which limits the market to completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-$12, PSA 6: $15-$22, PSA 7: $35-$45. Note: Grading fees generally exceed the market value for this specific player.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for 1977 Topps common players in raw condition typically range from $0.25 to $1.50 plus shipping. High-grade PSA 9 examples of commons in this set can reach $50, but in this mid-grade raw condition, it is a 'common' bin card.
Description
This is the reverse side of a 1977 Topps Football card featuring Detroit Lions Wide Receiver Ray Jarvis. The card features the iconic 1977 design with a pink and brown color scheme on the back. It includes a full stat block from his years with the Falcons, Bills, and Lions, as well as a 'College Corner' section highlighting his career at Norfolk State College. The copyright line at the bottom confirms 1977 Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. production.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s football card; features a player from the Detroit Lions; classic 'College Corner' biographical trivia; part of a large 528-card set known for high condition sensitivity.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. The card stock is the appropriate thickness for 1977 Topps, featuring the correct porous texture. The dual-star copyright line and 'PRTD. IN U.S.A.' text alignment are correct. This player is not a target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Centering is off-center right on the reverse side. Top right corner shows visible white-tip softening. Card stock exhibits typical vintage 'grey' toning rather than bright white. General edge wear consistent with age.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer'), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term storage and set-builder visibility, or as part of a Detroit Lions team lot on Facebook Marketplace/sports card forums.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($15+) will be much higher than the potential sale price for this player. To sell, include clear photos of both the front (not shown) and back. List it with keywords like '1977 Topps Football', 'Detroit Lions', and 'Norfolk State' to catch specific niche collectors.