1978 Topps Jack Clark #168
Jack Clark · Topps · Base Card
Player
Jack Clark
Set
1978 Topps Base Set
Year
1978
Card #
#168
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (Excellent). Centering is heavily shifted to the right (80/20). Bottom-right corner shows visible softness/fraying. Minor edge wear on the right side and potential surface dulling common for this vintage card stock.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Low. While Clark was a 4-time All-Star, this is not his rookie card (which is 1977 Topps Baseball). Demand mostly comes from set completionists or Giants fans.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $5-$8, PSA 5: $10-$15, PSA 6: $18-$25. Note: Grading costs likely exceed the card's market value.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of this card in similar mid-grade condition have sold for $0.99 to $2.50. PSA 8 (NM-MT) copies typically sell for $30-$40, but this card would not achieve that grade due to centering.
Description
A classic 1978 Topps baseball card featuring San Francisco Giants outfielder Jack Clark. The card showcases Clark in the iconic orange and black Giants pullover jersey with his number 22 clearly visible. The design features a baseball graphic in the lower-left corner with the team name 'Giants' and a yellow rectangle containing the player name and position. The card has the characteristic 1978 orange border surrounding the player photo.
Key Features
Features Jack 'The Ripper' Clark early in his career. Iconic 1978 Topps set design. Popular among San Francisco Giants team collectors and 1970s set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. Card stock is the correct brownish-gray recycled paper used by Topps in the late 70s. Printing uses the standard 4-color CMYK process showing the characteristic 'star' dot pattern under magnification. This specific card is not commonly counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Significant off-center printing (heavy right-leaning borders). Soft bottom-right corner. Slight rough cut on the right edge. Visible aging/toning on the white border card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with 'Standard Envelope' for cheap shipping) or local card shop bulk bins. Best sold as part of a lot of 1978 Topps or Giants team cards.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee will be significantly higher than the final sale price due to centering issues. Use the eBay Standard Envelope shipping for $1.08 to keep costs low. Use keywords like '1978 Topps Giants' and 'Vintage Baseball' in the listing.