1977 Topps Pedro Garcia #492
Pedro Garcia · Topps · Base Card
Player
Pedro Garcia
Set
1977 Topps Base Set
Year
1977
Card #
#492
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX) - Centering is significantly off (favoring the right), notable edge wear on the right side, and soft corners.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche appeal for Detroit Tigers team set collectors or 1977 Topps set builders. Pedro Garcia is not a high-demand player for general hobbyists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $8.00-12.00, PSA 5: $15.00-20.00, PSA 3: $5.00-7.00 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds card value).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of this card frequently sell for roughly $0.50 to $1.00 as part of bulk orders. High-grade PSA 9 or 10 copies (which this is not) are the only versions that command premium prices.
Description
A classic 1977 Topps baseball card featuring Detroit Tigers second baseman Pedro Garcia. The design includes the team name in bold block letters at the top left, a yellow ribbon banner identifying his position as 2nd Base at the top right, and a facsimile autograph across the bottom of the photo. Garcia is shown in a follow-through batting stance wearing the iconic vintage Detroit Tigers road jersey.
Key Features
Features the 1977 Topps design, known for the facsimile signature and position banners; depicts a journeyman player for the Detroit Tigers.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Card stock shows appropriate age-related toning; the 1977 Topps 'half-tone' printing pattern is visible; facsimile signature thickness is consistent with original production.
Flaws to Note
O/C (Off-center) from left to right; noticeable chipping and white showing on the right-hand edge; softening of all four corners; minor surface scuffing visible in the black hat area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in a 'Common Lot' on eBay, through COMC (Check Out My Cards), or in a local card shop's bulk/bargain bin.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee is significantly higher than the market value. Selling as part of a Detroit Tigers team lot or a year-specific set lot is the most efficient way to move this inventory.