1978 Topps Boston Red Sox Team Card #261
Boston Red Sox Team (including Carl Yastrzemski, Carlton Fisk, Jim Rice) · Topps · Base / Team Card
Player
Boston Red Sox Team (including Carl Yastrzemski, Carlton Fisk, Jim Rice)
Set
1978 Topps Base Set
Year
1978
Card #
#261
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centered heavily to the bottom-left with significant corner softening and edge wear. Surface shows minor print defects typical of the era.
Category
Base / Team Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Specific to team collectors and set builders. While it contains legendary players, team cards generally command a fraction of individual player star card prices.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $5-8, PSA 3: $10-15, PSA 4: $18-25 (Note: Grading fees exceed market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similarly mid-grade condition range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples of this card generally sell for $35-45.
Description
1978 Topps Boston Red Sox team photo card. Features a classic full-squad seated portrait against a blue wall with the iconic red script 'Red Sox' logo at the bottom. The roster features Hall of Famers Carl Yastrzemski, Carlton Fisk, and Jim Rice. Standard 2.5 x 3.5 inch vintage card stock with white borders and yellow/blue inner framing.
Key Features
Features multiple Hall of Fame legends on one card; Jim Rice's MVP season year; iconic 1978 Topps design; collectible for Red Sox team completionists.
Authenticity Indicators
High Confidence. The halftone dot pattern in the printing is consistent with 1970s Topps production. Card stock shows appropriate age-related fiber texture. Not a commonly faked card due to low individual market value.
Flaws to Note
Heavy off-center centering (shifting left and toward the bottom). Rounded and frayed corners, especially top right and bottom left. Minor chipping along the top edge. Typical vintage 'brownish' stock toning on edges.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Low-PCO shipping item), COMC, or a bulk local card show 'dollar box'.
Selling Tips
Sell raw; this card is not worth the cost of professional grading. Use eBay Standard Envelope for $1.08 shipping to keep costs low for the buyer. Clearly mention Hall of Famers Fisk, Rice, and Yastrzemski in the title to attract player collectors.