1976 Topps Rick Wise #495
Rick Wise · Topps · Base Card
Player
Rick Wise
Set
1976 Topps Base Set
Year
1976
Card #
495
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The centering is heavily shifted to the left (approx 80/20). Corners show rounding, particularly the bottom left and top right. There are visible print defects including black lines/marks along the top yellow border.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Rick Wise is a respected pitcher with a no-hitter to his credit, but he is not a Hall of Famer. Demand comes primarily from Red Sox team collectors and 1976 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $8.00 - $12.00, PSA 5: $15.00 - $20.00, PSA 3: $5.00 - $7.00. Note: Grading costs far exceed the market value of this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in similar condition range from $0.99 to $1.99. PSA 8 copies typically sell for $20-$30, but this card would not achieve that grade due to centering and corner wear.
Description
A vintage 1976 Topps baseball card featuring Boston Red Sox pitcher Rick Wise. The card displays the iconic 1976 design with a facsimile autograph-style team name in red script at the bottom left and a baseball icon indicating his position (P) at the top right. Rick Wise is pictured in his classic Red Sox home uniform in a fielding pose.
Key Features
Features two-time All-Star and World Series pitcher Rick Wise; classic 1976 Topps design; Red Sox team interest.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The card stock is the thick, recycled gray-back cardboard typical of mid-70s Topps. The ink dot pattern (halftone) and typography are consistent with 1970s printing methods. This card is not a known target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Poor centering (OC) shifted to the left; soft/rounded corners; print tracking lines (black streaks) on the top border; general surface wear consistent with age.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' or in a lot), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins. Best sold as part of a 1976 Topps team set or starter set.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will outweigh the value. When listing, mention the Boston Red Sox to attract team collectors. Combine with other 1970s cards to save on shipping. Use an eBay Standard Envelope to keep shipping costs under $1.00.