1978 Topps Rookie Catchers #708 Bill Nahorodny, Kevin Pasley, Rick Sweet, Don Werner
Bill Nahorodny, Kevin Pasley, Rick Sweet, Don Werner · Topps · Rookie Card
Player
Bill Nahorodny, Kevin Pasley, Rick Sweet, Don Werner
Set
1978 Topps
Year
1978
Card #
#708
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly off-top and slightly left. Bottom-left corner shows visible dings/softening. Surface appears clean but edges show minor chipping.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche appeal for set builders or team collectors for the White Sox, Mariners, Padres, or Reds.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 8: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies have sold for approximately $50, but this specimen will not reach that grade due to centering.
Description
A classic quad-player rookie card from the 1978 Topps set featuring rookie catchers from the White Sox, Mariners, Padres, and Reds. The card features a distinct '78 design with headshots set against a yellow background border.
Key Features
Includes Bill Nahorodny, who had a respectable 9-year MLB career; part of the popular 1978 Topps high-number rookie subset.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock shows correct 1978 gray pulp consistency; print pattern (Ben-Day dots) is consistent with Topps production of the era. This card is not targeted by counterfeiters due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering issues (heavy at the bottom). Soft left-side corners and minor white chipping along the lower edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'Buy It Now' with a low shipping option (PWE), or in a bulk lot of 1970s commons.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the market value. Use 'Standard Envelope' on eBay for cheap shipping to make the total price attractive to set builders.