1978 Topps Tom Burgmeier #193
Tom Burgmeier · Topps · Base
Player
Tom Burgmeier
Set
1978 Topps Base Set
Year
1978
Card #
#193
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The card exhibits significant left-to-right centering bias (approx 80/20), soft rounded corners, and visible edge wear. There is a noticeable vertical crease/print line on the left border.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought after by Red Sox team set collectors or '78 Topps set builders. Tom Burgmeier was a solid player but lacks Hall of Fame status to drive high demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $60-80. Note: Grading costs for this specific card in this condition would exceed the market value.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in similar mid-grade condition typically range from $0.50 to $1.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies have sold for approximately $25 in recent months.
Description
This 1978 Topps vintage card features Boston Red Sox pitcher Tom Burgmeier in a classic fielding pose. The design includes the iconic 'banner' logo at the bottom with the team name 'RED SOX' in yellow text on a red background, accompanied by the baseball-themed Topps logo. The image shows Burgmeier in his home white uniform on a sunny day at the ballpark.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Topps design; Red Sox team player; Features a durable MLB lefty specialist who played 17 seasons.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card stock shows appropriate age-related browning on the reverse; the dot-matrix print pattern in the team banner is consistent with 1978 Topps production. This is not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Heavy left-to-right centering issues; rounded corners especially on the bottom right; micro-creasing visible on the left white border; surface looks slightly dull with age-related toning.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari, or placed in a 'dollar bin' at a local card show. Shipping as a single 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) is the only cost-effective way to sell it individually.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will far exceed the value. List it as part of a 1978 Topps Red Sox team lot to attract more interest. Ensure you mention the centering in the description to avoid returns.