1977 Topps Dexter Bussey #176
Dexter Bussey · Topps · Base
Player
Dexter Bussey
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#176
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is roughly 60/40 to 65/35 left-to-right. Corners show visible whitening and slight blunting. Edges have minor rough cuts common to 70s Topps stock. Surface appears clean of major creases but may have typical era-specific wax staining on the front.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low / Niche
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15; PSA 6: $18-25; PSA 7: $35-45 (Note: Grading costs exceed card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1977 Topps football cards range from $0.25 to $1.50 in similar mid-grade condition. High-grade (PSA 9/10) examples of this specific card are rare but still generally sell for under $50 due to low player demand.
Description
This 1977 Topps #176 features Detroit Lions running back Dexter Bussey. The reverse side presented here displays a grey cardstock with pink and black printing, showcasing Bussey's career rushing records through 1976 and a 'College Corner' biographical section highlighting his tenure at the University of Texas at Arlington.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Topps design; features a dependable Lions RB who played his entire 10-year career in Detroit; classic pink/grey cardstock back.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Features the correct 1977 double-star copyright line (c 1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM, INC. PRTD. IN U.S.A.). The grey porous cardstock and pink halftone printing are consistent with genuine period production. High confidence.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner wear especially on the top right and bottom left. Slight centering shift toward the right border. Typical 'rough cut' edges on the card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Detroit Lions team set or 1977 Topps completion lot on eBay or COMC. Individual sale is difficult due to shipping costs relative to card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee will be significantly higher than the market value of the slab. Use a plain white envelope (PWE) for shipping to keep costs low for the buyer. List as '1977 Topps Dexter Bussey #176 Detroit Lions'.