1978 Topps Bruce Laird #369
Bruce Laird · Topps · Base
Player
Bruce Laird
Set
1978 Topps Football
Year
1978
Card #
#369
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Analysis: Centering is heavily shifted to the top-left (approx 75/25), preventing a higher grade. Corners appear relatively sharp for the era but show slight touches. Edges show minor factory rough cuts common for 1978 stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Bruce Laird is a fan favorite for Baltimore Colts completists, but he is not a Hall of Famer, meaning most demand comes from set-builders or team-specific collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 7: $25-30. (Note: These values barely cover current grading fees).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card typically range from $0.99 to $1.99 with shipping included. PSA 8 copies have sold in the $35-45 range, but this specific card would not reach that grade due to centering.
Description
A 1978 Topps Football card featuring Baltimore Colts safety Bruce Laird. The card utilizes the iconic 1978 design with a curved 'COLTS' team banner and a secondary ribbon for the player name and position 'S'. The photo displays Laird in a white jersey #40 against a meadow/sky background.
Key Features
Design features the classic 1978 Topps layout; features a solid defensive player for the Baltimore Colts who spent 10 seasons with the franchise.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. Card stock thickness, porous vintage paper texture, and the specific 'dot matrix' print pattern on the blue banner are consistent with 1978 Topps production. This is not a card that is commonly counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom and left-to-right centering issues. The white border is noticeably thinner on the top and left sides. Minor surface dulling and standard vintage card stock foxing.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or set), COMC (for long-term storage and automated sales), or Sportlots (specializes in low-value base cards and set filler).
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) far exceeds the market value of the card. It is best sold as 'set filler' for someone looking to complete their 1978 Topps collection. Use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep costs low for the buyer.