1977 Topps Lee May #425
Lee May · Topps · Base
Player
Lee May
Set
1977 Topps Baseball
Year
1977
Card #
425
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right and bottom. Corners show moderate rounding and softening at the tips. Edges have minor chipping. Surface appears generally clean with typical gloss loss for the era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Vintage commons and semi-stars from the late 1970s typically appeal primarily to set builders and team collectors rather than high-demand investors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $15-25, PSA 6: $30-45
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $1.00 to $3.00 plus shipping on eBay and COMC. Graded mid-grade examples (PSA 5/6) generally trade in the $15 to $30 range.
Description
Vintage 1977 Topps baseball card featuring Baltimore Orioles first baseman Lee May. The card features a classic 1977 Topps design with a thin black border surrounding a color action photograph, complete with a facsimile autograph across the chest and a red ribbon banner in the upper left corner designating his position as DH-1B. The team name 'ORIOLES' is displayed prominently in large bold red lettering across a yellow banner at the bottom.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Topps issue, featuring a popular 3-time All-Star player during his tenure with the Baltimore Orioles, classic vintage retro design with facsimile autograph.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard vintage card stock appropriate for 1977 Topps, clear print resolution matching period printing techniques, correct player and team imagery. Low probability of counterfeiting due to common player status.
Flaws to Note
Slightly off-center from top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Softened corners with minor wear and rounding. Minor edge chipping along the borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or vintage card lots on Facebook groups.
Selling Tips
Not economically viable to professionally grade due to low raw value and moderate condition. Best sold raw individually for set builders or bundled into team/year lots to save on shipping.