1977 Topps Cereal Series Pete Rose #4
Pete Rose · Topps · Insert / Food Issue
Player
Pete Rose
Set
1977 Topps Cereal Series 1st Annual Collectors Edition
Year
1977
Card #
#4 of 33
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering appears slightly heavy to the right and bottom, noticeable corner wear with rounding, light surface staining along the top and bottom borders, and clean edges with minor fraying.
Category
Insert / Food Issue
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Pete Rose items consistently attract steady collector interest, especially vintage oddball and food-issue sets, though demand is somewhat niche compared to standard base cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10 - $25
Graded Value
PSA 4: $15-25, PSA 5: $30-50, PSA 6: $60-90
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of similar 1977 Topps Cereal Series Pete Rose cards in mid-grade condition typically range between $15 and $30 on eBay, depending on exact corner wear and centering.
Description
Offering a vintage 1977 Topps Cereal Series 1st Annual Collectors Edition card featuring baseball legend Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies. Card #4 of 33. This oversized card features a classic close-up portrait of Rose in his Phillies warm-up jacket, bordered by a distinct yellow frame with blue banner accents at the top. A fantastic piece of vintage food-issue baseball memorabilia.
Key Features
Vintage food-issue collectible, iconic player Pete Rose in his Philadelphia Phillies uniform, part of a scarce 33-card 1977 Topps Cereal Series set distributed on the back of cereal boxes.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity indicators include correct card stock texture matching 1970s Topps food issue panels, accurate font styling for the Cereal Series headers, and sharp printing resolution on the player image. Confidence level is High. Not heavily targeted for counterfeit production compared to mainstream rookie cards.
Flaws to Note
Corner rounding and softening, minor paper discoloration/staining on the top and bottom white borders, and slightly off-center borders biased toward the right and bottom.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or specialty vintage baseball card Facebook groups. eBay provides the broadest audience of set builders and Pete Rose collectors.
Selling Tips
Sell raw due to the lower grade condition and cost of grading relative to value. Take clear, high-resolution photos outside of the top-loader if possible to show surface conditions accurately. Use keywords like vintage, oddball, food issue, and set builder in the listing title.