1978-79 Topps Bernard King Rookie Card #95
Bernard King · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Bernard King
Set
1978-79 Topps Basketball
Year
1978
Card #
95
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT); visible heavy top-to-bottom centering bias with top border being very thin, slightly soft corners, and minor edge wear.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate; steady demand from vintage basketball collectors and Hall of Fame player collectors, though not a tier-one superstar like Magic or Bird.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$25 - $50
Graded Value
PSA 4: $30-45, PSA 5: $50-75, PSA 6: $100-150, PSA 7: $200-250
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition generally sell in the $30 to $50 range on eBay. PSA 5 graded copies typically trade around $50-$75, while PSA 6 copies fetch $100-$150 depending on eye appeal.
Description
Vintage 1978-79 Topps basketball card featuring Hall of Famer Bernard King in his rookie season with the New Jersey Nets. The card features a classic 70s design with a red vertical NETS team name on the left border, a main action photo of King in his uniform, and a smaller circular inset portrait photo in the lower right corner with the position designation FWD.
Key Features
True rookie card of Basketball Hall of Famer Bernard King, iconic 1978-79 Topps vintage design, highly collectible early career card for Nets and Knicks fans.
Authenticity Indicators
Card stock, coloring, and font style match authentic 1978-79 Topps issues. No immediate red flags for trimming or modern reproduction, but high-magnification inspection of the back stock is recommended. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable centering issue with heavy preference toward the top edge (thin top border), minor corner rounding and softening, minor edge chipping common to vintage Topps cards from this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or dedicated vintage sports card Facebook groups and forums. eBay auction format will yield fair market value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless you suspect it will return a solid PSA 6 or higher, as grading fees might exceed the added value for lower grades. Photograph clearly out of the sleeve/toploader on a dark background to highlight corners and edges. Ship securely in a penny sleeve, top loader, and team bag inside a bubble mailer.