1978 Topps Enos Cabell #401
Enos Cabell · Topps · Base
Player
Enos Cabell
Set
1978 Topps Baseball
Year
1978
Card #
#401
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX) - Centering is decent, but significant corner wear, edge chipping, and a potential surface crease on the bottom-right are visible.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Most buyers would only seek this for a player collection or a complete 1978 set build.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 4: $8-12, PSA 5: $15-20, PSA 6: $25-35
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card range from $0.99 to $2.00 including shipping. PSA 8 copies (high grade) typically sell for $30-40.
Description
A classic 1978 Topps Enos Cabell card featuring the iconic 'tequila sunrise' Houston Astros rainbows. The card includes the printed facsimile signature at the bottom and a vibrant pink 'ASTROS' header with a bronze banner indicating '3rd BASE'.
Key Features
Features the popular late-70s Astros rainbow uniform set; Enos Cabell was a key member of the 1980 NL West Champion 'Astros' and a long-time MLB veteran.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card stock; period-accurate matte finish and printing dot pattern to the ink. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Softened corners on all four sides; significant edge wear particularly on the right side; visible white chipping on the top edge; probable surface wrinkling/crease near the bottom right border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a single (PWE) or bundled in a 1978 Topps lot; or to a local card shop in a bulk vintage bin.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee far exceeds the market value. Use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping for $1 or less to keep the total cost attractive to set-builders.