1978-79 Topps Garry Unger Highlights #233
Garry Unger · Topps (licensed by NHL/NHLPA) · Subset / Highlights
Player
Garry Unger
Set
1978-79 Topps Hockey
Year
1978
Card #
233
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX). Centering is heavily shifted to the right. Corners show visible whitening and rounding, particularly at the bottom right. Surface appears matte with potential light staining or foxing on the right border.
Category
Subset / Highlights
Manufacturer
Topps (licensed by NHL/NHLPA)
Demand Level
Low. Primarily of interest to St. Louis Blues team set builders or Garry Unger career collectors. Non-rookie highlight cards from the late 70s have a niche market.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 4: $5-7
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of this card sell for $0.99 to $2.50. Graded PSA 8 examples usually sell for $25-35, but this specific card is not a candidate for a high grade due to centering.
Description
A classic late 70s Topps Hockey card featuring Garry Unger in his St. Louis Blues sweater. The card commemorates his incredible feat of playing in 803 consecutive games. The design features a '1977-78 HIGHLIGHTS' banner in Yellow/Black/Red and Unger in a dynamic skating pose.
Key Features
Commemorative card for Garry Unger's 'Iron Man' streak. Unger was a 7-time All-Star and this card is a key subset piece for St. Louis Blues team collectors and hockey history enthusiasts.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock for the era (gray/brown pulp). Proper dot matrix pattern in the printing. Blue and Yellow ink shades are consistent with 1978-79 Topps production. High confidence of authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias (approx 80/20). Lower right corner is soft and rounded. Possible surface wear or paper toning on the back and edges.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now) or COMC (Check Out My Cards). This is best sold as part of a lot or used to fill holes in a set builder's collection.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the market value. List it with high-resolution scans of both front and back. Use the keywords 'Iron Man' and 'St. Louis Blues' to attract specialists. Ship in a cardboard-protected envelope (PWE) to keep costs low for the buyer.