1977-78 Topps Hockey Stanley Cup Finals #263 Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens Team (Featuring Ken Dryden, Steve Shutt, Guy Lapointe) · Topps · Subset / Highlights
Player
Montreal Canadiens Team (Featuring Ken Dryden, Steve Shutt, Guy Lapointe)
Set
1977-78 Topps Hockey
Year
1977
Card #
#263
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Assessment: Centering appears shifted slightly left-to-right (approx 40/60). Top corners show visible softening; edges have standard vintage white-stock rough cuts. Surface looks clean but image resolution is typical for the era.
Category
Subset / Highlights
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. High demand specifically within Montreal secondary markets and vintage hockey team-set collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $20-30, PSA 7: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $2.50 to $9.00 depending on condition. PSA 8 copies have historically sold for $80-$100, but lower grades usually sell for just slightly above the cost of the grading fee.
Description
This 1977-78 Topps Hockey card #263 commemorates the Montreal Canadiens winning their 20th Stanley Cup in 1977. The front features a classic candid shot of the team in their iconic red home sweaters celebrating on the ice. The top banner reads '1976 1977 Stanley Cup' and the bottom features stylized 'FINALS' text. A must-have for Habs fans celebrating the dynasty years.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famers Ken Dryden (#29) and Steve Shutt (#22); commemorates a historic 20th Stanley Cup win; part of a popular high-number subset in the 1977 set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock shows appropriate aging (cream-colored back, not stark white). The 'Topps' rough-cut edges and 1970s lithographic dot pattern in the photo are consistent with authentic production.
Flaws to Note
Softness in the upper left and upper right corners; minor edge chipping along the right-hand side; centering is heavy toward the left border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this individual card. It would also sell well in a bulk 'Montreal Canadiens' vintage lot on Facebook Marketplace or at a local card show in Canada/Northeast US.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value, listing as a 'Buy It Now' with the option for eBay Standard Envelope ($0.60 - $1.00 shipping) will maximize profit. Grade only if the surface is flawless and centering is perfect, otherwise sell raw.