1978 Topps Bill Thompson #340
Bill Thompson · Topps · Base
Player
Bill Thompson
Set
1978 Topps Football
Year
1978
Card #
#340
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is heavily shifted to the top-left on the reverse; corners show visible softening/touching; edges have minor chipping; surface appears relatively clean but shows age-appropriate wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche. Bill Thompson is a Broncos legend, so demand is primarily limited to Broncos team collectors or 1978 set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10; PSA 6: $12-18; PSA 7: $25-30
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of this specific card typically sell for $1-$3 on eBay. Recent sales for similar mid-grade 1978 Topps defensive commons show prices staying stable but with very high supply.
Description
This is a vintage 1978 Topps Football card featuring Denver Broncos Safety Bill Thompson. The reverse side (shown) features a green and tan color scheme with a cartoon illustration and detailed interception statistics spanning from 1969 to 1977. The card includes biographical information and a short summary of his accomplishments with the Broncos.
Key Features
Features a Denver Broncos Ring of Fame member; classic 1978 Topps design; high-number card in the set; includes full interception career stats up to 1977.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'D* ©1978 TOPPS CHEWING GUM INC.' copyright line, the porous brown card stock typical of late 70s Topps, and the specific green ink saturation are all consistent with a genuine 1978 issue.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues on the back (heavily misaligned toward the top and left edges); rounding on all four corners; minor paper loss or chipping on the bottom edge; inherent brown card stock toning.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost 'Buy It Now'), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or as part of a lot of 1978 Broncos in a Facebook team-specific group.
Selling Tips
Due to the high centering bias and corner wear, professional grading is not recommended as the cost of grading significantly exceeds the card's value. List as a 'Common' or 'Team Card' to help set builders. Protect in a penny sleeve and top-loader to prevent further corner rounding.