1977 Topps Perry Smith #253
Perry Smith · Topps · Base
Player
Perry Smith
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
253
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Visual assessment shows decent centering vertically but slight horizontal bias; top corners show minor touch/rounding; typical 1970s gray cardstock edges with light fuzzing.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Perry Smith is not a Hall of Fame player, so demand is primarily from Packers team set collectors or fans completing the full 528-card 1977 set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15; PSA 7: $20-30; PSA 8: $50-70
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of common players from the 1977 Topps set typically sell for $1.00 - $3.00 including shipping. High-grade PSA 9 examples of this specific card are rare and can fetch over $100, but mid-grade copies remain inexpensive.
Description
This is the reverse side of card #253 featuring Perry Smith of the Green Bay Packers. The 1977 Topps design features a distinctive purple and pink color scheme on the back with biographical data, a complete interception record from 1973-1976, and a 'College Corner' blurb about his Maxwell Award/All-American status. Printed on standard vintage gray cardstock.
Key Features
Features a member of the iconic 1970s Green Bay Packers; distinctive 1977 'College Corner' subset layout; classic vintage Topps football branding.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card features the correct period-appropriate gray 'rough' cardstock and the specific '1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM, INC.' copyright line at the bottom. The printing uses the correct dot-matrix pattern for the era.
Flaws to Note
Corners show early signs of wear (rounding); the top edge has slight roughness consistent with 1970s factory cuts; the cardstock shows minor age-related discoloration typical of this set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as a 'Buy It Now' for collectors filling set gaps, or through COMC (Check Out My Cards). Small value makes it ideal for 'Sportlots' or as part of a Packers team lot.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value of the raw card, grading is not recommended as the cost of the service ($15-20) exceeds the value of a mid-grade result. List as part of a '1977 Topps Packers Team Set' to maximize appeal. Use 'Packers' and the card number in the title.