1978 Topps Dick Tidrow #557
Dick Tidrow · Topps · Base Card
Player
Dick Tidrow
Set
1978 Topps Base Set
Year
1978
Card #
#557
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). Centering is heavily shifted to the right (approx 70/30). Corners show slight softening, and there is visible surface snow/print defects typical of the era.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Mostly sought after by Yankees team set collectors or 1978 Topps set builders. Moderate interest due to the player's cult status and mustache.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10 - $15, PSA 7: $20 - $25, PSA 8: $45 - $60. Note: Grading fees generally exceed the value of this specific card in this condition.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1978 Topps cards in this condition range from $0.25 to $1.50. PSA 8 examples of this specific card typically sell for $40-$50, while mid-grade examples (PSA 5/6) often go unsold as the cost of grading is higher than the market value.
Description
This 1978 Topps Dick Tidrow card features a classic close-up portrait of the iconic New York Yankees reliever known for his trademark mustache. Part of the legendary 1978 set featuring the script team name at the bottom left and player name at the bottom right. The card captures the grit of 1970s baseball and the historic Yankees dynasty of that era.
Key Features
Features a popular '70s Yankees figure; iconic mustache imagery; part of a classic Topps vintage set; high-number common card from a beloved championship era team.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The card displays correct ink saturation for 1978 Topps stock, appropriate brown cardboard backing, and the 'pitted' surface texture consistent with original printing machinery of the late 70s. This card is not commonly counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Significant rightward centering shift; minor corner wear visible on the top right; black print speck (print snow) visible in the background and on the jersey; slight edge roughness on the right side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost 'Buy It Now'), COMC for set builders, or bundled in a Yankees team lot on Facebook Marketplace.
Selling Tips
Best sold as part of a 1978 Yankees team set or a larger lot of 1970s cards. If selling individually, use eBay Standard Envelope for $1.00 shipping to keep costs competitive relative to the card's value. Ensure the 'mustache' element is mentioned in keywords as it is a specific niche for some collectors.