1977 Topps Ralph Perretta #308
Ralph Perretta · Topps · Base
Player
Ralph Perretta
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
308
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering appears slightly off top-to-bottom on reverse; corners show minor softening typical of 70s card stock; surface appears clean with no major staining or wax marks visible.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - This card is primarily of interest to San Diego Chargers team collectors, Purdue University alumni collectors, or enthusiasts completing a 1977 Topps football master set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10.00 - $15.00, PSA 8: $25.00 - $35.00, PSA 9: $75.00+
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for individual common cards from this set range from $0.99 to $2.50. Graded PSA 8 examples of similar commons usually sell for $20-$30 including shipping. Market for commons remains very stable.
Description
This is a 1977 Topps football card featuring San Diego Chargers Center Ralph Perretta. The card back (shown) features a tan/brown card stock with pink and black text sections, including career highlights, personal statistics, and a 'College Corner' section detailing his time at Purdue University. The reverse is clean with minimal wear for its age.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s football card; part of the classic 1977 Topps set known for its unique design; features a notable offensive lineman from the San Diego Chargers era; contains collegiate background information from Purdue.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card exhibits the correct 1970s Topps cardboard stock texture, 'grainy' printing texture on the reverse, and the correct copyright signature at the bottom. Not a commonly counterfeited card due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Minor corner softening on the top left and bottom right corners; slight top-to-bottom centering bias on the reverse; common rough-cut edge typical of 1977 Topps production; natural brown cardboard stock toning.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer'), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory, or at local card shows in the Southern California or Indiana markets.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a certain PSA 9 or 10, as grading fees will exceed the market value. Sell as part of a team set or set-filler lot to maximize appeal. Use a standard eBay Standard Envelope for cheap, tracked shipping.