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The 1978 Topps Chris Speier #221 card showcases the Montreal Expos shortstop in a vintage sports card format. This collectible is a key addition for enthusiasts of 1970s baseball memorabilia.

Chris Speier

Name: 1978 Topps Chris Speier #221
Brand: Topps
SKU: sports_card_01KT57B8S600G6BNJ6TP4KK55P

1978 • Topps

Major League Baseball • Montreal Expos

1978 Topps Major League Baseball Montreal Expos PSA 6

Seller Offer

$499.99

1 available

Grade

PSA 6

Certification83214858

Population

27 at This Grade

178 graded higher

Card Number

221

Primary Seller

SuperCatch

New

Shipping Calculated at Checkout

Arrives in 5-7 days

Estimated delivery November 19, 2026 - November 21, 2026

30-day Returns

Market & Price History

Prices Captured Nov 13, 2026 Unless Another Date Is Shown

Condition	Value	Source	Trend
	$1.52	Guide Estimate	+11.8%
Based on Aggregated Price Guide Estimate: $1.52, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 13, 2026 Guide Estimate: $1.52. Evidence date not available. Asking Prices: $1.00. Evidence date: Nov 13, 2026.Lowest observed item price: $1.00; shipping and tax excluded.Lowest observed item plus quoted shipping: $1.00, among 21 offers with known shipping; tax excluded. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $1.36 to $1.52 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026: 11.8%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 13, 2026
	$1.34As of 9/17/2026Sep 17, 2026	Completed Sales
Based on Sold Comps (RAW) · 3 observations Estimate: $1.34, based on Completed Sales. Source date not availableCaptured Sep 17, 2026This estimate is older and may not reflect today's market.
	$7.17	Guide Estimate	+3.5%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $7.17, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 13, 2026 Guide Estimate: $7.17. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $6.93 to $7.17 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026: 3.5%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 13, 2026
	$12.95	Guide Estimate	+1.6%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $12.95, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 13, 2026 Guide Estimate: $12.95. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $12.75 to $12.95 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026: 1.6%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 13, 2026
	$193.05	Guide Estimate	+88.3%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $193.05, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 13, 2026 Guide Estimate: $193.05. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $102.50 to $193.05 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026: 88.3%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 13, 2026
	$212.00	Guide Estimate	+87.6%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $212.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 13, 2026 Guide Estimate: $212.00. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $113.00 to $212.00 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026: 87.6%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 13, 2026
	$302.00	Guide Estimate	+60.6%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $302.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 13, 2026 Guide Estimate: $302.00. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $188.00 to $302.00 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026: 60.6%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 13, 2026
	$93.00	Guide Estimate	+60.3%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $93.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 13, 2026 Guide Estimate: $93.00. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $58.00 to $93.00 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026: 60.3%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 13, 2026
	$232.00	Guide Estimate	+60.1%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $232.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 13, 2026 Guide Estimate: $232.00. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $144.90 to $232.00 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026: 60.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 13, 2026
	$139.00	Guide Estimate	+59.8%
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales Estimate: $139.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 13, 2026 Guide Estimate: $139.00. Evidence date not available. Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $87.00 to $139.00 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026: 59.8%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 13, 2026

$1.52
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+11.8%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price Guide
Estimate: $1.52, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 13, 2026
Guide Estimate: $1.52. Evidence date not available.
Asking Prices: $1.00. Evidence date: Nov 13, 2026.Lowest observed item price: $1.00; shipping and tax excluded.Lowest observed item plus quoted shipping: $1.00, among 21 offers with known shipping; tax excluded.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $1.36 to $1.52 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026: 11.8%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 13, 2026
$1.34As of 9/17/2026Sep 17, 2026
Source
Completed Sales
Trend
Price Details
Based on Sold Comps (RAW) · 3 observations
Estimate: $1.34, based on Completed Sales.
Source date not availableCaptured Sep 17, 2026This estimate is older and may not reflect today's market.
$7.17
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+3.5%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $7.17, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 13, 2026
Guide Estimate: $7.17. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $6.93 to $7.17 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026: 3.5%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 13, 2026
$12.95
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+1.6%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $12.95, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 13, 2026
Guide Estimate: $12.95. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $12.75 to $12.95 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026: 1.6%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 13, 2026
$193.05
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+88.3%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $193.05, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 13, 2026
Guide Estimate: $193.05. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $102.50 to $193.05 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026: 88.3%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 13, 2026
$212.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+87.6%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $212.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 13, 2026
Guide Estimate: $212.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $113.00 to $212.00 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026: 87.6%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 13, 2026
$302.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+60.6%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $302.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 13, 2026
Guide Estimate: $302.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $188.00 to $302.00 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026: 60.6%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 13, 2026
$93.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+60.3%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $93.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 13, 2026
Guide Estimate: $93.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $58.00 to $93.00 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026: 60.3%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 13, 2026
$232.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+60.1%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $232.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 13, 2026
Guide Estimate: $232.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $144.90 to $232.00 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026: 60.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 13, 2026
$139.00
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+59.8%
Price Details
Based on Aggregated Price GuideGuide grade mapping; not verified grader-specific sales
Estimate: $139.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 13, 2026
Guide Estimate: $139.00. Evidence date not available.
Supported by the available observations, but not a guaranteed sale price.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $87.00 to $139.00 across 4 capture days. Change between Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026: 59.8%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 13, 2026

Below grade 10 the guide publishes one estimate across all graders, so these rows are not PSA, BGS, CGC or SGC prices, and a low slabbed grade can sit below a clean raw copy. Grade 10 is estimated per grader.

30-day Price History

Raw / Ungraded

PriceCharting Price Guide · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Nov 13, 2026

Each point is the last stored observation that day for this printing, condition, grader, autograph status and source. Gaps mean no observation; guide estimates and asking prices are not completed sales.

Product Overview

Description

The 1978 Topps Chris Speier #221 baseball card represents a distinct moment in vintage sports card collecting. Issued by Topps, this card features Chris Speier during his tenure with the Montreal Expos. For collectors of 1970s baseball, this release serves as a tangible link to that era of the sport, capturing the visual style and design aesthetics characteristic of the late 70s. The card is numbered 221 in the base set, a standard inclusion that makes it a recognizable component for those building comprehensive collections of vintage Topps releases. The Montreal Expos affiliation is a central identifier for this card, appealing specifically to fans and historians of the franchise. As a product of the 1978 production cycle, it reflects the manufacturing standards and photographic treatments popular during that specific year. Collecting vintage cards from this period involves an appreciation for the history of the game and the evolution of card design. The 1978 Topps set remains a foundational series for many hobbyists, with each card, including #221, contributing to the broader narrative of the sport's visual archive. Whether you are focused on team-specific collections, player histories, or general vintage baseball, this card offers a direct connection to the past. The marketplace caters to those who value the historical significance of these items. By focusing on the catalog identity, collectors can appreciate the card as a standalone piece of baseball history. The enduring appeal of 1970s cards lies in their simplicity and the clear documentation they provide of players and teams from that time. This card stands as a testament to the enduring popularity of physical sports memorabilia.

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Product Specs

Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

The core identity of the card within the set.

Year

1978

Brand

Topps

Card Number

#221

Featured Subject

The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.

Featured

Chris Speier

Team

Montreal Expos

League

Major League Baseball

Sport

Baseball

Print Details

Production details and format-specific attributes.

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Available Offers

Available Offer for This Card (1)

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Seller

SuperCatch

Verified Seller

Featured Offer

New

Grade

PSA 6

PSA Cert # 83214858

Seller Price

$499.99

Shipping Extra

Arrives in 5-7 days

Estimated delivery November 19, 2026 - November 21, 2026

Collector Ownership

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SuperCatch Expert Analysis

Market Value Insight

The 1978 Topps Chris Speier sits in the lower tier of his collectible market, consistent with a journeyman infielder from the era rather than a star-caliber player. Cards from the 1978 Topps set generally trade at modest premiums only when graded high, as raw copies of common players from this set face soft demand. Speier's Montreal Expos tenure adds a niche regional collector angle, but it does not meaningfully elevate this card above comparable commons from the same set.

Rarity Breakdown

As a base card from the mass-produced 1978 Topps set, this issue carries no serial numbering, short print designation, or parallel variant, placing it firmly in the high-print-run category. The availability of graded copies is notable given the card's modest market price, though population reports for this specific card are likely thin, as few collectors submit low-demand commons for professional grading. A high-grade PSA or BGS example would represent a scarce graded population, but raw copies remain widely available across the hobby.

Investment Outlook

Speier had a long MLB career but never achieved the Hall of Fame status or cultural cachet that drives sustained collector demand, limiting long-term appreciation potential for this card. Grading submission trends for 1978 Topps commons remain low, meaning a gem-mint graded copy could command a relative premium within its narrow collector niche, but broad market momentum is essentially flat. This card appeals primarily to set collectors and Expos team collectors rather than investment-focused buyers seeking meaningful upside.

AI-Generated Editorial Analysis

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What team does Chris Speier play for on this card?

This card features Chris Speier as a member of the Montreal Expos. The card was produced by Topps in 1978, during his time with the franchise.

What year was this baseball card released?

The 1978 Topps Chris Speier #221 card was released in 1978. It is part of the base set produced by Topps during that year.

Is this card part of a specific subset or parallel?

This is a standard base card from the 1978 Topps set. It does not belong to a subset or parallel variation, bearing the standard card number 221.

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