1974 Topps Mark Lomas #455
Mark Lomas · Topps (T.C.G.) · Base Card
Player
Mark Lomas
Set
1974 Topps Football
Year
1974
Card #
455
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is strong, but corners show softening, edges exhibit light chipping common for vintage cardboard stock, and the surface has minor spotting/foxing visible on the reverse.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps (T.C.G.)
Demand Level
Niche - Primarily of interest to New York Jets team collectors, set builders completing the 1974 run, or Northern Arizona alumni.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $5-8, PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $20-25
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1974 Topps commons range from $0.25 to $1.50 depending on condition. Graded PSA 8 examples of similar players typically sell for $30-40.
Description
This is a vintage 1974 Topps football card featuring New York Jets Defensive End Mark Lomas. The reverse side features player vitals, a brief biography of his 1973 season at Northern Arizona, and a 'Football Game' interactive graphic indicating a 17-yard gain. The card is printed on classic brown cardboard stock with the iconic yellow and blue color scheme of the 1974 set.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s football card; part of the high-number series or later series in the 1974 set; features the 'Football Game' card back design used for interactive play.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Features the correct T.C.G. (Topps Chewing Gum) copyright logos on the bottom, correct font for the 1974 series, and natural cardboard fiber texture consistent with 50-year-old Topps stock. Confidence: Very High.
Flaws to Note
Softened corners particularly at the bottom right; light edge wear and chipping on the brown card stock; minor age-related discoloration (foxing) on the back surface.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer' enabled), COMC for long-term consignment, or Sportlots for set-fillers.
Selling Tips
As a common player card, it is best sold as part of a lot or used as a set-filler. Do not grade this specific card as the grading fees ($19+) significantly exceed the card's market value. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.