1975 Topps Terry Hughes #443
Terry Hughes · Topps · Base
Player
Terry Hughes
Set
1975 Topps Base Set
Year
1975
Card #
#443
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Card shows significant top-to-bottom centering issues (nearly miscut at bottom), rounded corners (especially bottom right), and visible edge wear/chipping on the green borders.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Primarily sought by set builders or Red Sox team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $3-5, PSA 3: $5-8, PSA 4: $10-15 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar low-grade condition regularly sell for under $1.00 on eBay. PSA 8 examples of this common card typically sell for $20-30, but this card would not reach that grade.
Description
A vintage 1975 Topps Terry Hughes card featuring the iconic two-tone border design. The card shows Hughes in his Boston Red Sox uniform with a facsimile signature across the chest and the position '3rd Base' in a baseball graphic in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Features the popular 1975 Topps multi-color border design; Terry Hughes is a former utility player for the Cubs, Cardinals, and Red Sox; High nostalgia value for 1975 set collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic original Topps card stock; correct color saturation for mid-70s printing; high confidence in authenticity as this specific card is rarely counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Severe centering issues with the bottom border being much thinner than the top; visible white chipping along the green side borders; soft/rounded corners; surface dust/debris visible in photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari; individual sale at a local card show in 'dollar bins' or through COMC for long-term storage.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees would be significantly higher than the final sale price. If selling online, combine with other 1975 Red Sox cards to save on shipping and increase appeal.