1978 Topps Bernie Carbo #293
Bernie Carbo · Topps · Base
Player
Bernie Carbo
Set
1978 Topps Base Set
Year
1978
Card #
#293
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX) - Centering is significantly off-top to bottom. The top right corner shows a visible crease and tear/separation. Edges show minor wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Primarily collected by Red Sox team set collectors or '78 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $4-8, PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 3: $2-4. Note: Grading costs far exceed the value of the card.
Comparable Sales
Recent 1978 Topps commons in mid-grade condition typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00. Graded copies of Carbo in PSA 8 or 9 exist but are rare due to low demand, with PSA 8s selling for roughly $15-20.
Description
Features a classic portrait of Boston Red Sox outfielder Bernie Carbo with a prominent 1970s mustache. The card design includes the team name in a yellow 'pennant' style bar at the top left and the player name and team at the bottom. This card captures Carbo during his second stint with the Red Sox following his legendary 1975 World Series home run.
Key Features
Features a popular member of the 1975 'Impossible Dream' era Red Sox; iconic 1978 Topps script/design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Card shows appropriate age-related toning on the white borders and correct 78 Topps stock thickness. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant crease and corner damage at the top right; heavy centering bias toward the top edge; minor edge chipping and soft bottom corners.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay, or at a local card shop in a 'common' bin. Not worth individual listing fees unless sold in a group.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. It is a common card in poor condition. Use it to help complete a 1978 Topps raw set or sell it in a Boston Red Sox player lot to maximize the shipping value for the buyer.