1977 Topps Bob Chandler #383
Bob Chandler · Topps · Base Card
Player
Bob Chandler
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
383
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly off-center to the bottom-right. Corners show minor softening. Surface appears clean of major wax stains which is common for this era.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Niche. Chandler was a respected player but is not a Hall of Famer, making this a 'set-filler' card for vintage football collectors or Bills/USC team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-25, PSA 8: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw commons from this set average $0.50-$2.00 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples have historically sold in the $40 range, while PSA 9s can reach $100+ due to low population counts.
Description
A vintage 1977 Topps Football card featuring Buffalo Bills Wide Receiver Bob Chandler. The back includes his 1976 season stats where he recorded 10 touchdowns, a 'College Corner' section highlighting his career at USC, and short biographical blurbs against a pink and gray background.
Key Features
Features a key member of the 1970s Buffalo Bills 'Electric Company' era; features USC Rose Bowl history; iconic 1977 Topps design with football-shaped card number logo.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct coarse card stock texture for 1977; '© 1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM, INC.' copyright line is present; high confidence of authenticity as this is not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Bottom-heavy centering on the reverse side; minor corner chipping on the top-right; light edge wear typical of 1970s card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer'), COMC for long-term consignment, or as part of a lot of 1970s football cards on Mercari/Facebook groups.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is in flawless condition (PSA 9+ candidate), as grading fees will exceed the market value. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader to prevent further corner softening. Title it with '1977 Topps Bob Chandler Bills USC Vintage'.