1977 Topps Football Ray Jarvis #404
Ray Jarvis · Topps · Base
Player
Ray Jarvis
Set
1977 Topps
Year
1977
Card #
404
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Visible centering issues (heavy to the top/left), light corner softening on the bottom left, and minor surface oxidation/browning typical of 1970s gray cardstock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Ray Jarvis is a 'common' player from this set, meaning demand is primarily from set builders completing the 1977 Topps run or Lions team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 7: $30-45. Note: Grading costs usually exceed the market value for this specific common card.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of 1977 Topps commons typically sell in lots for $0.25-$0.50 each. Individual sales of similar common players in mid-grade range from $1.00 to $3.00 including shipping.
Description
This is a 1977 Topps Football card featuring Detroit Lions Wide Receiver Ray Jarvis. The back of the card displays a pink and black color scheme with a football icon containing the card number 404. It includes his professional receiving record from 1971-1976 and a 'College Corner' blurb about his time at Norfolk State. The card features the classic 1977 Topps design with detailed player stats and fun facts.
Key Features
Features a solid mid-70s Detroit Lions player; includes college stats from Norfolk State; classic vintage Topps design and gray back cardstock.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity is high. The card shows correct 1977 Topps dot-matrix printing patterns, appropriate gray chipboard stock, and the correct copyright line: '© 1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM, INC. PRTD. IN U.S.A.'
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering bias where the top border is much thinner than the bottom. Softness visible on the bottom corners. General age-related 'toning' or browning of the cardstock edges.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'Buy It Now' with 'Standard Envelope' shipping, or COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term set-builder traffic.
Selling Tips
Since the value is low, use eBay Standard Envelope for $1.11 to keep shipping costs down. Do not grade this card; the grading fee will be significantly higher than the final sale price. If selling, list with other 1977 Topps cards as a lot to maximize interest.