1977 Topps Tom Owen #293
Tom Owen · Topps · Base
Player
Tom Owen
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
293
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (VG-EX)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50-$2.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $5-8, PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $15-20
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1977 Topps commons in this condition typically range from $0.25 to $1.50 plus shipping. Graded examples are rare as the cost to grade outweighs the market value for this specific player.
Description
1977 Topps Football card featuring New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Owen. The card back features a tan/pink color scheme with career passing statistics from 1974-1976 and a 'College Corner' trivia section regarding his time at Wichita State University. Card stock is traditional 1970s gray cardboard.
Key Features
1970s vintage Topps football design; featuring a backup quarterback for the New England Patriots; notable for the detailed 'College Corner' blurb on the reverse.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic 1977 Topps gray card stock, correct pink/magenta ink tones for the era, and period-accurate typography. High confidence in authenticity; this card is not commonly counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues (extremely heavy to the right/bottom), soft and rounded corners, visible edge chipping on the left side, and surface wear consistent with age.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari, or as a set filler on COMC. Selling individually is difficult due to shipping costs exceeding card value.
Selling Tips
This card is a 'common' and is generally used for set building. Do not grade this card, as grading fees will far exceed its market value. List as a 'set filler' and offer inexpensive shipping via eBay Standard Envelope.