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JAMES LOFTON
1978 TOPPS
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View sold images on eBay1978 Topps James Lofton #443
James Lofton 1978 Topps rookie card. The Olympic-caliber sprinter turned NFL receiver who held the career receiving yards record (14,004) when he retired. His speed at age 35 with the Bills in Super Bowl XXV proved longevity is the ultimate superpower.
Player
James Lofton
Year
1978
Set
1978 Topps
Card #
443
Sport
Football
Type
Rookie Card
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PSA vs BGS vs SGC
Professional Sports Authenticators
- +Most liquid — highest resale demand
- +Largest population database
- +Vintage specialists
- +Most recognized globally
- −Slowest turnaround at economy tier
- −No subgrades on base service
Best for: Vintage, high-value singles, resale liquidity
Beckett Grading Services
- +Subgrades reveal exact condition
- +BGS 9.5 Black Label = highest premium
- +Preferred for modern parallels
- +Slab design seen as premium
- −Less liquid than PSA for vintage
- −Stricter centering = harder to get 10
Best for: Modern parallels, autographs, centering-first cards
Sportscard Guaranty Corporation
- +Faster turnaround than PSA/BGS
- +Lower cost at economy tier
- +Growing collector base
- +Good for tobacco/pre-war
- −Lower premium than PSA on most cards
- −Smaller population database
Best for: Pre-war, tobacco cards, budget-conscious grading
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