1977 Topps Baseball Official Thread

ldferg · April 11, 2011 9:57AM

Love the 77s. Did you catch the Yankees checklist last night from pristine_paper? Went for over a grand as well.

itzagoner · April 12, 2011 12:30AM

hey gang, i thought i'd drop in with a post since i read this thread from time to time....my apologies in advance for spamage, but i wanted to inform anyone who might be interested that i currently have a '77T #561 Pete LaC@ck PSA 10 on eBay right now, it's a POP 3 and real nice....also a handful of PSA 9 HOFers, including a Reggie and a Bench which were pulled from a very memorable BBCE vending box...click on my sig link if ya wanna.

i'm giving up on doing this set graded for now, but i love and still enjoy my raw set and i'll keep reading here, so think of me as the kid in the candy store window.

again, sorry for spam, any doubts about me, ask theczar, he'll vouch for me.

thanks.

Sethro · April 12, 2011 12:56AM

Wow! Those all came from one box? Nice.

I'm keeping an eye on those auctions. Hope to pick up a few!

itzagoner · April 12, 2011 1:03AM

no, just the Reggie and the Bench, the other graded cards from the box have since been sold, the rest reside in my raw set.....some of the other 9's were acquired here from another board member.

thanks Sethro and good luck.

bobbybakeriv · April 12, 2011 4:32AM

That is my favorite Seaver card. Really a great shot.

bobbybakeriv · April 14, 2011 12:31AM

Actually, now that I think about it, there are several great action shots in the 77 set (particularly pitchers). Along with the Seaver, you have Matlack, Palmer, JR Richard, Tanana, Randy Jones, Mike Marshall, etc. It would be cool to have Seaver and Matlack facing each other in a Mets display of some sort.

GDM67 · April 14, 2011 8:54AM

Just off the top of my head I would also include Fisk, the Brett Record Breaker, Yount, Reggie Smith and Greg Luzinski in the good action shot parade.

hammered · April 14, 2011 9:17AM

Staub and Templeton two of my favorites from when I was a kid

bobbybakeriv · April 14, 2011 9:30AM

Those are all definitely great shots as well. Fisk might just be the best. I like Kingman, Garvey, Cey, and Enos Cabell too.

Bosox1976 · April 14, 2011 10:42AM

Rose NL Championship was always a fave of mine.

metsfan · April 30, 2011 12:20AM

Reading this thread, I'm really surprised by the prices high grade '77s bring. I don't remember the card stock being thinner that year, what makes these cards so hard to find in high grade?

grote15 · April 30, 2011 4:59AM

I love the 77s but the card stock in 79 was even worse, IMO..

Huncrelan · April 30, 2011 9:47AM

This thread promted me to get my 1977 set out and take a quick scan. I finished this set in 1987 and haven't looked at it in years. After a quick scan I see the problems you all mention. This is one of the best cards of the stars I found so far. I'm looking to sub at least 50 cards for my PC in the near future and was wondering what you think this would sub ? Not planning on selling it, just protection.

Thanks
Paul

Huncrelan · April 30, 2011 10:46AM

Thanks BBG, this is the last one I will post. Is it any better?

estang · May 1, 2011 8:07AM

It's amazing that many have put together a really nice raw set from the 70s and probably paid full book for a few cards that would be lucky to grade an 8 -- and 8s aren't worth that much. I still maintain cards from the entire 1970s and through 1980 can be tough to find in Mint. It usually gets a response to the effect that tons of unopened quality stuff is still out there.

If that's the case (pun intended), then where are all these cards? Now is the time to start selling when folks are in their prime pay check days based upon when they were kids.

I've heard that Larry Fritsch has tons and tons of this stuff. If so, you would think it would be leaking into the market at a faster clip.

Regardless, a mint or gem mint card from a true unopened box -- is still a thing of rare quality...

cpettimd · May 6, 2011 4:55AM

HI:

I just got a 1977 Topps Munson graded a PSA 9 dead centered. I collect this set raw with HOF stars in PSA 8 - so the 9 is out of place. If anyone wants to trade or buy this card drop me a pm.
Chris

DavidPuddy · May 6, 2011 2:08PM

Chris PM sent.

estang · May 8, 2011 12:24AM

PM sent on Munson...

cpettimd · May 14, 2011 1:45AM

card just arrived- please pm me with any interest

gopherfan · May 19, 2011 1:02PM

<< Or if you go the unopened route you could find a really tough card that is impossible to get, that might cost you a premium on eBay (speaking from experience).

You should really do whatever you have fun doing ... if you enjoy going through unopened material then BBCX is the place to get it. Steve Hart is simply the best at this stuff and you can rely on his quality and service.

If you do go the unopened route make sure to get plenty of Cardboard Gold Card Saver 1 Semi Rigid Card Holders as you'll want to be using those for your PSA submissions or for storing/selling them.

... and then pick up some BCW Super Vault Storage Boxes. They work great for both raw Card Saver 1s and PSA Graded cards.

Hope this all helps! >>

Links don't work.

NM I found them with Google. Amazing tool that is for the advanced computer user.

jackstraw · May 21, 2011 11:51AM

That Munson is stunning one of my favorite cards of all time!!!! If I had 300 to blow I would
buy it in a second. The Yount from 77 is also a favorite that I would plunk down money for
a beautiful mint 9 like that.

chadridge · May 21, 2011 2:41PM

I just got these back from PSA, they were part of a board rip with BBCE a few months ago. Hoping that someone might be able to tell me what their approx. value is. I was going to throw them up on Feebay, but I may not bother if I'm only going to get a few bucks out of them.

Thanks

Sethro · May 21, 2011 8:42PM

VCP on Ruhle is $6.03.

VCP on Torrez is $5.87.

I need them both, as I am actively collecting the 77 set, so if you are selling them let me know.

chadridge · May 22, 2011 11:16AM

Sethro, PM sent.

bobbybakeriv · May 27, 2011 2:45AM

My latest pickup. I am now at 13 of 18 for the 77 All-Stars. I still need Garvey, Munson, Fidrych, Carew, and Concepcion.

augustaman · May 27, 2011 3:55AM

Fidrych? ........Best of luck on that one.

Sethro · May 27, 2011 4:45AM

Turnage.

bobbybakeriv · May 27, 2011 5:37AM

<< Fidrych? ........Best of luck on that one. >>

No one ever said it would be easy....but I'm a patient man. I will get it done one day. Garvey may be more difficult...

theczar · May 27, 2011 8:56AM

ThoseBackPages · May 27, 2011 9:42AM

man, that King Kong is NIIIIICE!

cpamike · May 27, 2011 7:37PM

<< man, that King Kong is NIIIIICE! >>

You mean the card, and not Kingman himself.

bobbybakeriv · May 28, 2011 9:43AM

Thanks gents. I have always viewed the 77 Kingman as a prototypical example the set that year. Vibrant colors, action shot, and visually appealing. I think only the Garvey is more attractive in that regard IMHO. Of course, as you guys know, I am partial to All-Star cards.

estang · May 29, 2011 11:43AM

Congrats Bobby!

LMK if you have PSA or SGC 9 mint cards of: Fred Lynn, Fidrych, Garvey, Concepcion or Bench. I have all but the Fidrych in SGC 92 that I'm looking to upgrade just to a 96

chadridge · July 29, 2011 3:50AM

<< I just got these back from PSA, they were part of a board rip with BBCE a few months ago. Hoping that someone might be able to tell me what their approx. value is. I was going to throw them up on Feebay, but I may not bother if I'm only going to get a few bucks out of them.

Thanks

>>

FYI, to anyone interested... I threw these two cards into a batch that Rick Probstein is selling for me on ebay. $0.99 auctions

1977 Topps Mike Torrez PSA 9
1977 Topps Vern Ruhle PSA 9

ThoseBackPages · December 19, 2011 7:22AM

Bobby, do you own the Munson PSA 10?

bobbybakeriv · December 19, 2011 8:25AM

No Munson. That is a tough one. I need Munson, Carew, Fidrych, Garvey, and Concepcion in 10. There is no Garvey existent to my knowledge (yet).

ThoseBackPages · December 19, 2011 9:18AM

ahhh had to ask. there is ONE Munson out there somewhere. nobody visible on the registry has it to the best of my knowledge

theczar · December 20, 2011 5:01AM

theczar · December 20, 2011 7:50AM

ThoseBackPages · December 20, 2011 10:41AM

<< 4/5/09 - $1,850.62 >>

wow!

so no more in 2.5 years

bobbybakeriv · December 20, 2011 12:57PM

I remember that one. I had a snipe set about 1200 too low. Ha. I remember a Fidrych going for a ton too not too long ago. It's crazy....but all the more fun.

ThoseBackPages · December 20, 2011 2:12PM

<< I remember that one. I had a snipe set about 1200 too low. Ha. I remember a Fidrych going for a ton too not too long ago. It's crazy....but all the more fun. >>

did the Munson LOOK like a 10?

bobbybakeriv · December 21, 2011 1:56AM

I thought so. It was very sharp. That is one tough card to find in 9, let alone 10.

bobbybakeriv · December 21, 2011 6:17AM

Thanks for the scan. Yeah, the usual print marks aren't there either. It is an extremely nice card IMHO. Most Munsons I have have PD, OC, or ST problems. Bobby

ThoseBackPages · December 21, 2011 8:10AM

interesting that it was just sold! lol

it does look pretty good. i wonder if it being in the old flip is a good or bad thing. it IS a very tough card to track down in a nine holder. there are 37 of them so far, with only the one 10

i am lucky enough to own two, both of which i do not consider "strong" 9's, but 9's nonetheless.

bobbybakeriv · December 21, 2011 8:36AM

<< interesting that it was just sold! lol

it does look pretty good. i wonder if it being in the old flip is a good or bad thing. it IS a very tough card to track down in a nine holder. there are 37 of them so far, with only the one 10

i am lucky enough to own two, both of which i do not consider "strong" 9's, but 9's nonetheless.

>>

Very nice. I have one and it isn't strong IMO either. I love this card though. It is a great shot of Munson.

bobbybakeriv · December 21, 2011 8:44AM

Here is an inventory of all the 77 All-Star cards I currently have. This table is a little hard to read but it goes in order from 10 down. Just thought I'd share. I know most of you have a TON of more 77s than I do. I have a stockpile of PSA 8 & 9 Pete Roses going. Ha. FYI - the asterisk means I have it in a .5 variety.

Year Card Number Player PSA 10 PSA 9 PSA 8 PSA 7 PSA6 RAW
1977 Topps 30 Greg Luzinski 1 10 6 2 2 14
1977 Topps 70 Johnny Bench 1 2 2 1* 1 9
1977 Topps 100 Joe Morgan 1 2 5 2* 13
1977 Topps 120 Rod Carew 0 9 10 3 3 27
1977 Topps 170 Thurman Munson 0 1 5 3 17
1977 Topps 210 Fred Lynn 1 1 9* 3 1 20
1977 Topps 240 Ron Leflore 3 3 7 1 14
1977 Topps 265 Mark Fidrych 0 1 8 2 7
1977 Topps 301 Toby Harrah 1 2 5 4 1 17
1977 Topps 321 Bob Grich 1 5 7* 1 22
1977 Topps 347 George Foster 1 1 4 1 12
1977 Topps 400 Steve Garvey 0 4 8 2 1 22
1977 Topps 420 Rusty Staub 1 2 13 * 2 15
1977 Topps 450 Pete Rose 1 10 20* 2* 29
1977 Topps 500 Dave Kingman 1 3 7 3 29
1977 Topps 550 Randy Jones 1 4 5 1 1 23
1977 Topps 560 Dave Concepcion 0 5 6 2 7
1977 Topps 580 George Brett 1 1 6 2 22

ThoseBackPages · December 21, 2011 8:51AM

That is a GREAT Stash Bobby! Thank you for taking the time to share with us.

What do the Kingman 9's generally go for?

bobbybakeriv · December 21, 2011 9:35AM

Kingmans graded 9 go from 40 to 60 from what I've seen lately. They used to be quite a bit more, like most of these 77s.

I remember the SMR on a 77 Rose in PSA 9 was $265. Wow. How things have changed.

hammered · December 21, 2011 3:38PM

On the Munson PSA 10:
I have a suspicion it is sheet cut, can't explain why, maybe I'm wrong, it just doesn't look like any other Munson I've seen

On the PSA 9s:
A pop of 37 is still low relative to the quantity subbed, which is about 10%. Star cards from this era that only have 10% or so get 9s are pretty scarce. Seaver has a similar %.
It's a really nice card with nice visual appeal, and '76 was his MVP year so it's a safe bet that there will always be more collectors that want that card than are able to obtain it. '77 collectors, Munson collectors, Yankee collectors.

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