1978 Topps Ed "Too Tall" Jones #430
Ed "Too Tall" Jones · Topps · Base
Player
Ed "Too Tall" Jones
Set
1978 Topps Football
Year
1978
Card #
#430
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly shifted to the right (approx 75/25), minor corner softening on the bottom right, and visible light surface wear on the left border.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Constant interest from Cowboys collectors and set builders. Value is stable but not currently trending upward.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $18-25, PSA 6: $30-40
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card in Mid-Grade (EX) condition range from $4 to $10. PSA 7 copies typically sell for $50-60, but this card's centering would prevent it from reaching that tier.
Description
Authentic 1978 Topps Ed 'Too Tall' Jones card #430 featuring the Dallas Cowboys defensive end in his iconic three-point stance. The card showcases the classic 1978 design with the team name in a red and yellow ribbon banner at the top and the position 'DE' in a blue circle badge.
Key Features
Features a key member of the 'Doomsday Defense' and 3x Pro-Bowler. Significant for Dallas Cowboys team collectors and fans of 1970s NFL legends.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. The vintage card stock characteristics, four-dot pattern in the skin tones (hatch-printing), and the specific red ink saturation on the Cowboys logo are consistent with original 1978 Topps production.
Flaws to Note
Obvious right-to-left centering issues (OC). Minor rounding on the bottom corners. Small print dot visible near the right edge of the blue photo frame. The top right edge shows slight fraying/chipping.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer' enabled) or Sportscard Forum. Local card shows in the Texas/Dallas area would likely see higher interest.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee would exceed the market value due to the centering issue. High-quality scans are essential to show the corner condition. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader inside a bubble mailer or via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.