1977 Topps Scott Laidlaw #76
Scott Laidlaw · Topps · Base
Player
Scott Laidlaw
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#76
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (Excellent) - Centering is slightly favorited to the left and top; corners show moderate softening; edges exhibit typical vintage frayed wear; surface appears clean but has standard age-related toning.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Scott Laidlaw is a common player; primary demand comes from Dallas Cowboys team set collectors or 1977 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-30, PSA 8: $45-60. Note: High-grade specimens are significantly more valuable but raw vintage common cards rarely justify grading costs.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card range from $0.99 to $2.50 including shipping. PSA 8 copies have historically sold for $40-50, but cost $19+ to grade.
Description
This is the back of a 1977 Topps Scott Laidlaw card #76. The reverse side features a pink and brown color scheme with a 'College Corner' blurb detailing his time at Stanford. It includes his complete rushing record from 1975-1976 and biographical details including his draft status as a 14th round pick.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Topps design; featuring a Dallas Cowboys player from their 'Doomsday Defense' era; classic 'College Corner' biographical illustration.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Features the correct 1977 Topps copyright line at the bottom; appropriate porous grey cardboard stock typical of the era; matching typeface and ink absorption for 1970s printing processes. High confidence.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner softening on all four points; slight top-to-bottom centering bias; light edge chipping common with 1977 grey cardstock; potential surface wear not fully visible from back photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost 'Buy It Now' with PWE shipping), COMC, or local card show dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee far exceeds the market value. Sell as part of a Dallas Cowboys team lot or a 1977 Topps set-starter lot to maximize shipping efficiency. Use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping for 1.50 or less to remain competitive.