1979 Topps Mel Blount #275
Mel Blount · Topps · Base / Hall of Famer
Player
Mel Blount
Set
1979 Topps Football
Year
1979
Card #
275
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is significantly off top-to-bottom and left-to-right (approx 70/30). Corners show slight blunting, especially bottom left. Surface appears clean of major wax stains.
Category
Base / Hall of Famer
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Constant demand for Hall of Famers and vintage Steelers, but high supply for this specific year makes lower-grade copies slower to sell.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $20-30, PSA 7: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range from $2 to $10 depending on the centering. PSA 8 copies have recently sold for $75-90, but lower mid-grades typically sell for just above the cost of shipping.
Description
This is a 1979 Topps Mel Blount #275 football card. The reverse side features career stats through the 1978 season, showing his dominance as a Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback with 39 career interceptions. The bottom includes a charming cartoon detailing Blount's employment agency business. Features classic 1970s tan card stock with purple and yellow graphics.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame cornerback Mel Blount. Part of the legendary 'Steel Curtain' Steelers era. Highly collectible for Steelers team set builders and HOF enthusiasts.
Authenticity Indicators
The card stock exhibits the correct fibrous tan composition for 1979 Topps. The '1979 Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.' copyright line and 'Prtd. in U.S.A.' markings are consistent with originals. Print quality shows the typical lithographic dot pattern. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
O/C (Off-Center) printing on the reverse is the primary detractor. Minor corner wear visible on the bottom edges. Possible slight tilt in the cut.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this individual card. It would also perform well in a 'Hall of Fame' or 'Steelers' bulk lot. Larger auction houses are not recommended for this specific grade due to lower value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of authentication and grading ($20+) exceeds the current market value of a PSA 6. Sell it raw, highlighting 'Hall of Fame' and 'Steelers' in the keywords. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader for shipping.