1977 Topps Richard Caster #512
Richard Caster · Topps · Base Card
Player
Richard Caster
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
512
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is noticeably shifted towards the bottom and right edges. Corners show minor softening, and there is visible surface wear consistent with mid-grade vintage stock.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily limited to New York Jets team collectors, Jackson State alumni, or enthusiasts completing the 1977 base set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10.00-15.00, PSA 7: $20.00-25.00, PSA 8: $50.00-65.00
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1977 Topps football cards range from $0.25 to $3.00. PSA 8 examples of this card occasionally reach $40-$50, but mid-grade examples like this one rarely sell individually for more than a couple of dollars.
Description
A vintage 1977 Topps football card featuring New York Jets Tight End Richard Caster. The back of the card features a distinctive pink and brown color scheme with full career statistics from 1970 to 1976. It include a 'College Corner' blurb detailing his time at Jackson State and highlights his three Pro Bowl selections. Printed by Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. in the USA.
Key Features
Features a 3-time Pro Bowler and Jackson State legend; part of the classic 1977 vertical back design set; high card number (#512).
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card displays the correct pixelated printing pattern of the 1970s, proper brown chipboard card stock, and the specific '77 Topps pink ink hue. Counterfeits of this specific non-star card do not exist in the market.
Flaws to Note
The card is off-center (O/C) toward the bottom-right corner. There is visible whitening/softening on the edges and corners. The grey cardboard stock shows typical signs of aging and light surface fuzzing.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or in a bulk vintage 'team bag' for Jets fans at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value and off-center grading, it is not recommended to grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the card's value. Best sold as part of a set or a team-specific lot. If listing on eBay, use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping to keep costs down for the buyer.