1977 Topps Mike Marshall #660
Mike Marshall · Topps · Base
Player
Mike Marshall
Set
1977 Topps Base Set
Year
1977
Card #
#660
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Visible edge wear, left border chipping, soft corners, and 70/30 centering top-to-bottom.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Marshall is a known name among vintage collectors but is not a Hall of Famer, making this a card primarily for team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $5-8, PSA 3: $10-15, PSA 4: $15-20 (Grading costs likely exceed market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar condition range from $0.99 to $2.50. PSA 8 examples of this card typically sell for $20-$30, demonstrating that value is tied almost entirely to high-grade specimens.
Description
Classic 1977 Topps vintage card featuring Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Marshall in his follow-through motion. The card utilizes the iconic 1977 design with team name in block letters and player name below, accented by the blue ribbon 'PITCHER' banner and a facsimile signature at the bottom.
Key Features
Features a Cy Young Award winner (1974); iconic 1977 Topps design; high-number cards in this set can sometimes be slightly scarcer than low-numbers, though this is a common base card.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. The cardboard stock shows the correct grey/tan pulp texture on the back (not shown but typical of the era). The dot-matrix printing pattern in the photo and the specific bleed on the facsimile signature align with authentic 1977 Topps production. High-grade versions are occasionally faked, but low-grade base cards like this are rarely targeted.
Flaws to Note
Significant chipping along the left vertical edge; rounded corners (especially bottom right); centering is weighted toward the top; surface shows slight graininess typical of 1970s low-grade stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or a local card shop's bargain bin. Selling individually on eBay is difficult due to shipping costs vs. card value.
Selling Tips
This card is best sold as part of a 1977 Topps team set or a bulk lot of 1970s commons. Do not grade this card, as the grading fees ($19+) will significantly exceed the final sale price. If listing alone, use 'non-machinable' standard envelope shipping to keep costs low.