1978 Topps Bob Montgomery #336
Bob Montgomery · Topps · Base
Player
Bob Montgomery
Set
1978 Topps Baseball
Year
1978
Card #
#336
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly shifted to the right (approx 75/25). Corners show slight rounding and edge wear visible on the left side.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Bob Montgomery is a niche player mostly of interest to team set builders (Boston Red Sox) and 1978 Topps set completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-8, PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-25 (Note: Grading cost exceeds total card value).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw commons from this set average $0.50-$1.50. High-grade PSA 9 specimens of this specific card have sold for $30-40, but this centered-off copy would not reach those levels.
Description
This 1978 Topps baseball card features Boston Red Sox catcher Bob Montgomery. The card utilizes the classic 78 design with the team name in large block letters at the top and the position in a pennant ribbon. A facsimile signature is layered over the player photograph. The back contains career statistics and a small cartoon biography.
Key Features
Features a reliable Boston Red Sox backup catcher from the 1970s; part of a highly collected vintage set known for its colorful design and script facsimile signatures.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card stock with appropriate pulp fiber texture and thickness; consistent 1978 Topps color palette and halftone printing pattern. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-hand centering bias; soft lower corners; minor chipping on the edges; visible surface dust/pitting near the top edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'Buy It Now' item, COMC, or in a local bulk bin. This is also a good candidate for a Red Sox team set lot.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees are significantly higher than the potential sale price. Use '1978 Topps Red Sox' in the listing title. Ship via eBay Standard Envelope for under $1 to keep the price attractive to buyers.