1979 Topps Alan Trammell #358
Alan Trammell · Topps · Base / Veteran Card (Second Year)
Player
Alan Trammell
Set
1979 Topps
Year
1979
Card #
358
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) or PSA 7 (Near Mint)
Category
Base / Veteran Card (Second Year)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 7: $25-35, PSA 8: $60-80
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $4.00 to $12.00 depending on corner sharpness. PSA 7 graded copies have recently sold in the $25-$40 range.
Description
This is a 1979 Topps card #358 featuring Hall of Fame shortstop Alan Trammell of the Detroit Tigers. The reverse side (shown) features a green and grey design with comprehensive major and minor league statistics up through 1978, a 'Baseball Dates' fact section regarding June 25, 1924, and a brief biographical blurb about his 1977 Southern League performance. The copyright is marked 1979 Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame shortstop Alan Trammell; following his 1978 Rookie Card, this is a popular 'second-year' card for Tigers collectors and Hall of Fame completionists.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Features the correct 1979 Topps green and gray ink scheme, period-accurate fibrous card stock, and clear 'Printed in U.S.A.' and copyright markings. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Centering on the reverse is slightly shifted toward the top and right edges. The corners appear to have minor soft wear visible through the top loader. Gray card stock typical of 1979 Topps often shows edge chipping, though this example appears relatively clean for the era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (highest volume for HOF base cards), COMC (for steady sales to set-builders), or local card shows in the Michigan/Detroit area where Tigers players have higher demand.
Selling Tips
Due to the value of this card rarely exceeding the cost of grading in this condition ($19-25+ per slab), it is best sold as a 'Raw' card. List with high-quality front and back photos, clear of the plastic glare, and ship in a bubble mailer with tracking to ensure safe delivery.