1977 Topps Chip Myers #109
Chip Myers · Topps · Base Card
Player
Chip Myers
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
109
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). Assessment: The card exhibits notable top-to-bottom off-centering (bottom heavy). Corners show slight rounding/softening, and there is visible surface wear and age-related browning on the gray cardstock. Edges appear relatively straight but with minor chipping.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily limited to 1977 set collectors or San Diego Chargers/Cincinnati Bengals team completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-25, PSA 7: $35-45. (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value for this specific player).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw 1977 Topps commons range from $0.50 to $1.25 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples of similar commons usually sell for $20-$30, but mid-grade examples (PSA 5-6) often struggle to cover the cost of the slab itself.
Description
This is the reverse side of card #109 from the 1977 Topps Football set featuring wide receiver Chip Myers. The card back features a tan/gray stock with pink and black printing. It displays Myers' career receiving record spanning from 1967 to 1976 with the 49ers and Bengals, a short biographical blurb calling him a 'clutch receiver,' and a 'College Corner' factoid about his time at N.W. State College. The bottom contains the 1977 Topps copyright.
Key Features
Vintage 1977 Topps design; featuring a long-time Cincinnati Bengals standout during his final season transition to the San Diego Chargers; high-quality statistical back typical of the 70s era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Features the correct dual-star (**) Topps copyright line for the 1977 set; correct pulp-style cardstock for the era; high confidence (99%). Not a commonly counterfeited card due to low individual player value.
Flaws to Note
Obvious centering issues (the bottom border is significantly thinner than the top border); corner softening particularly on the top right; general yellowing/toning of the vintage card stock; possible surface print snow or debris.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or low-cost 'Buy It Now'), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for set fillers, or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee (approx. $19+) is significantly higher than the card's potential market value. If selling on eBay, use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping for $0.60 to keep costs down for the buyer. Best sold as part of a 1977 Topps team set or starter lot.