1978 Topps Nelson Munsey #132
Nelson Munsey · Topps · Base
Player
Nelson Munsey
Set
1978 Topps Football
Year
1978
Card #
#132
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is noticeably shifted to the left (approx 70/30). Top corners show soft touches and the bottom right corner has visible fraying. Edges show minor chipping.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought after by team collectors of the Baltimore Colts or set builders completing the 1978 Topps run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 7: $35-45. Grading would not be cost-effective as the fee exceeds the value.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of common 1978 Topps cards in similar condition sell for under $2.00. High-grade (PSA 9/10) examples of this specific card are rare but can fetch $50+, though this specific copy would not reach that tier due to centering.
Description
A vintage 1978 Topps Nelson Munsey card featuring the classic ribbon and banner design of the late 70s. Munsey is pictured in his Baltimore Colts uniform, kneeling on the field. The card features bold red and yellow team colors in the header banner.
Key Features
Features a member of the Baltimore Colts era; part of a popular high-completion vintage set; features the iconic 1978 Topps design with team 'banners'.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. The card stock is the appropriate gray/brown chipboard used by Topps in 1978. Print quality shows appropriate dot patterns under magnification. Not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues (heavy left border); soft corners with white fraying visible on the bottom right; minor surface wear; standard vintage cardboard stock edges.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari, or as a 'pick-your-card' listing for set builders. Local card shop bulk bins or COMC for long-term inventory.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of authentication and grading is significantly higher than the market value of the card even in high grades. Sell raw as a 'filler' for vintage set builders.