1977 Topps Robert Pratt #456
Robert Pratt · Topps · Base Card
Player
Robert Pratt
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#456
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is significantly off-top to bottom, corners show visible softening/rounding, and some minor edge chipping/wear is present on the reverse card stock.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Robert Pratt is a common player for this set, and the card's low-grade condition makes it a 'filler' card for set builders rather than a high-end investment piece.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 3: $1-3, PSA 2: Less than $1
Comparable Sales
Raw commons from the 1977 Topps set typically sell for $0.20 to $0.99 on eBay. Higher-graded PSA 8 copies have recently sold in the $15-$25 range, but this specific card would not achieve that grade.
Description
This is the reverse side of the 1977 Topps Robert Pratt card, featuring a classic gray cardboard stock back. It includes a 'Kickoff Return Record' table, player biographical data, and a 'College Corner' blurb detailing his time at the University of North Carolina. The card features the hallmark 1977 pink and black color scheme on the reverse.
Key Features
Includes unique 'Kickoff Return Record' for an offensive lineman; features the 1977 Topps design; collectible for Baltimore Colts team collectors or UNC alumni.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic 1977 Topps stock showing correct pulp fiber consistency and period-accurate pink/black ink saturation. Confirmed by the ©1977 Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. copyright line. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering issues (bottom heavy). Visible rounding on all four corners, especially the top right. Minor surface staining or 'snowing' inherent to vintage gray stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot or set filler), COMC, or at a local card show in a 'dollar bin' or 'bulk bin'. Not worth the fees of high-end auction houses.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading cost will exceed the value of the card by 10-20x. Sell as part of a 1977 Topps Baltimore Colts team set to maximize interest. Ship in a standard envelope (PWE) to keep costs low.