1978 Topps Dan Driessen #240
Dan Driessen · Topps · Base
Player
Dan Driessen
Set
1978 Topps Base Set
Year
1978
Card #
#240
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 4 (Very Good-Excellent). Centering is heavily shifted to the top-right (roughly 75/25). Corners show visible rounding and white wear, particularly at the bottom left and top right. Edges show minor chipping. Surface appears relatively clean but lacks original gloss.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Cincinnati Reds team collectors or enthusiasts of the 1978 Topps set. Dan Driessen is a respected player but not a Hall of Famer, which limits broad market demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10 - $15, PSA 5: $18 - $25, PSA 3: $5 - $8. Note: Grading fees significantly exceed the market value for this card in this condition.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card range from $0.50 to $2.00 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies (much higher grade than this) typically sell for $15-$25. This specific copy’s centering and corner wear place it in the 'common' filler category.
Description
This 1978 Topps card features Dan Driessen, the dependable first baseman for the 'Big Red Machine' Cincinnati Reds. The card utilizes the classic 1978 design with a script 'Reds' team logo in the bottom left, a baseball icon indicating his position (1B) in the top right, and a clear portrait shot of Driessen in his home white uniform. The reverse (not pictured) typically contains his career statistics and a short biographical blurb on cardstock.
Key Features
Member of the legendary Cincinnati Reds 'Big Red Machine'; Durable veteran with a 15-year MLB career; Iconic late-70s Topps design; First baseman who succeeded Tony Perez.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Features the correct 1978 Topps card stock thickness, appropriate dot-matrix printing pattern in the photograph, and natural aging/toning of the paper. This card is not frequently counterfeited due to its common status. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant factory centering issues (top/right bias); soft, rounded corners; minor edge wear and white chipping along the bottom border; slight darkening of the card stock due to age/toning.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. For individual sale, COMC (Check Out My Cards) is the most efficient platform for 'common' cards. Local card shop bulk bins or Facebook 'Team Collector' groups are also viable options.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading will never be recovered. Sell it as 'Raw' or 'Ungraded.' If listing on eBay, use an 'eBay Standard Envelope' to keep shipping costs under $1.00. Focus keywords: 1978 Topps, Dan Driessen, Cincinnati Reds, Big Red Machine. Best sold as part of a Cincinnati Reds team set or 1970s starter lot.