1978 Topps Bobby Valentine #178
Bobby Valentine · Topps · Base
Player
Bobby Valentine
Set
1978 Topps Baseball
Year
1978
Card #
178
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (VG-EX) to PSA 5 (EX)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10 - $15, PSA 6: $20 - $25, PSA 4: $5 - $8
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for raw copies of this card in average condition range from $0.99 to $1.99. Graded PSA 8 copies have sold for approximately $40-50, but this specific card's centering and corner wear exclude it from high-grade tiers.
Description
This 1978 Topps Bobby Valentine card features the former player and manager in his New York Mets pinstripes. The design includes the classic script 'Mets' logo in the bottom left, a yellow double-border frame, and a baseball icon in the upper right indicating his position as an Outfielder (OF). The reverse typically contains his career stats and a cartoon biography.
Key Features
Features a young Bobby Valentine during his playing days with the Mets; iconic 1978 Topps design; collectible for Mets team set builders or fans of Valentine's managerial career.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage cardboard stock with appropriate fiber density; correct color palette for the 1978 set; proper 'blob' style printing of the 'OF' baseball icon. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
The centering is significantly shifted to the right (approx 70/30 or worse). The corners show visible wear, especially the bottom right which appears soft/rounded. There is a visible surface mark or stain on the right-side white border near the center, and the edges show minor chipping typical of 1970s Topps stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or as part of a lot at a local card show. Given the low value, it is best sold as part of a New York Mets team set or a 1978 complete set filler.
Selling Tips
This card is not a candidate for grading as the fees would far exceed the market value. List it with 'New York Mets' and '1978 Topps' in the title. Use a standard envelope (PWE) for shipping to keep costs low for the buyer. Best targeted toward set builders.