1977 Topps Mark van Eeghen #354
Mark van Eeghen · Topps · Base Card
Player
Mark van Eeghen
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#354
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering on the reverse is slightly shifted toward the bottom-right. Corners show light touches of wear, and there is a visible minor surface spec/stain in the lower left section of the back. Edges appear relatively clean for the era.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate-Low. Most demand comes from Raiders team set builders or set collectors completing the 1977 Topps run. Van Eeghen was a popular player, but he is not a Hall of Famer, limiting his market to specialists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $15-25, PSA 8: $40-60, PSA 9: $150-200
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1-$3 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies have recently sold in the $45 range, while PSA 9 copies are scarce and can command over $150 due to set registry competition, though this specific card is unlikely to reach that grade.
Description
Featured here is the 1977 Topps Mark van Eeghen card #354. This classic card from the 70s features the Raiders running back's stats and highlights through the 1976 season, including his performance in Super Bowl XI. The reverse features a pink and brown color scheme on traditional gray cardboard stock with the 'College Corner' trivia section regarding his time at Colgate University.
Key Features
Features a key member of the 1970s Oakland Raiders championship era; includes Super Bowl XI stats on the reverse; original Topps gray-back card stock.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card displays the correct 1977 Topps copyright line with 'PRTD IN USA', accurate typography for the era, and the porous gray-cardboard stock that is nearly impossible to replicate without detection. This card is not commonly counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering shift favoring the bottom-right on the back; small surface discoloration/spotting in the bottom-left text area; very slight corner softning characteristic of vintage card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as a 'Buy It Now' with a Best Offer option, or through COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory. It would also sell well in a bulk 'team lot' of 1970s Raiders players.
Selling Tips
Due to the common nature of this card and its current condition, grading is not recommended as the cost of grading exceeds the market value. List it as '1977 Topps Mark van Eeghen #354 Raiders' to capture team collectors. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a standard envelope (eBay Standard Envelope) to keep costs low for the buyer.