1978 Topps Lee Mazzilli #311
Lee Mazzilli · Topps · Base
Player
Lee Mazzilli
Set
1978 Topps Baseball
Year
1978
Card #
#311
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX) due to noticeable corner rounding, edge wear, and heavy centering shifts.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Primarily of interest to set builders, vintage collectors, and New York Mets nostalgic fans.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $5-10, PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $15-25
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $1.00 or less plus shipping on eBay, while graded PSA 4 copies usually fetch around $10 to $15.
Description
Vintage 1978 Topps baseball card featuring New York Mets outfielder Lee Mazzilli. The card features a classic 70s border design with an orange rounded-corner inner frame enclosing a color action shot of Mazzilli in the batting stance, with his name and position displayed in an orange banner at the bottom. Standard cardboard stock with a woodgrain or grey back typical of the era.
Key Features
Early career card of popular New York Mets fan favorite and All-Star Lee Mazzilli. Represents a classic late 1970s Topps design.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard vintage Topps card stock, correct font and team coloring. High confidence that this is a genuine vintage card, as common base cards from this era are rarely counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable corner rounding on top and bottom corners, edge chipping along the borders, off-center top-to-bottom framing with heavy top border, and slight surface wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shop bargain bins.
Selling Tips
Not worth the cost of professional grading given the low raw value and moderate condition issues. Best sold as a single raw card on eBay or bundled with other 1978 Topps commons.