1978 Topps Bucky Dent Yankees #155
Bucky Dent · Topps · Base
Player
Bucky Dent
Set
1978 Topps Baseball
Year
1978
Card #
#155
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The centering is heavily shifted to the right (approx 85/15). The bottom right corner shows visible rounding and delamination. There are noticeable surface indentations/snow on the player and dark edges along the bottom banner.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. While Bucky Dent is a Yankees cult hero, this is a high-population base card in lower-tier condition. It primarily appeals to Yankees team set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $12-18, PSA 5: $20-25. Note: Grading costs for this specific card exceed its market value.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition consistently sell for $1.00 plus shipping. PSA 8 (NM-MT) copies generally sell for $30-40, but this card will not reach that grade due to centering and corner wear.
Description
This 1978 Topps card features New York Yankees shortstop Bucky Dent in a classic batting stance. The design includes the iconic 1978 cursive-style 'Topps' logo inside a baseball graphic in the bottom left, a blue name bar, and an orange team banner across the bottom. The back features Dent's career statistics and a short biographical blurb.
Key Features
Features the 1978 World Series MVP and Yankees legend Bucky Dent. Iconic 1970s Topps design. A must-have for Yankees team set collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Card stock shows appropriate age-related toning. The 'half-tone' dot pattern is consistent with 1970s Topps offset lithography. Not a commonly counterfeited card due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-to-left centering issues. Soft/rounded corners, especially the bottom right. Surface 'snow' (white printing specks) across the dark areas of the image. Edge chipping on the bottom border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in a 'Yankees lot' on eBay or through a local card shop's bargain bin. Not worth the fees of high-end auction houses. COMC is a good option for bulk low-value cards.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee is many times higher than the card's worth. List it as '1978 Topps Bucky Dent Yankees Pinstripes' to catch team collectors. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for protection, but ship via eBay Standard Envelope (PWE) to keep costs low for the buyer.