1972 Topps Football Play Card Scratch-Off Green Back
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Player
None (Game Card insert)
Set
1972 Topps Football
Year
1972
Card #
Not Numbered
Condition Grade
Authentic / Unscratched Altered (Surface Wear). PSA 2-3 equivalent due to heavy surface scratching and edge wear.
Category
Insert / Game Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche. Collectors of 1972 Topps master sets look for these, but demand is low for individual worn copies.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $20-30, PSA 6: $45-60, PSA 7: $100+. Note: This specific card is too damaged for high grades.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade unscratched 1972 Topps game cards range from $3 to $8. High-grade (PSA 8+) examples can reach $50+, but those are rare.
Description
This is an original 1972 Topps Football 'Play Card' insert. These were included in wax packs as a game-piece. It features a bright green background with black ink text boxes. The card remains 'unscratched' in the sense that the silver coating has not been fully removed, but it shows significant surface wear and 'scuffing' across the game boxes.
Key Features
Vintage 1972 Topps insert; bright neon green color variant; 'unscratched' status is highly preferred by vintage collectors compared to used versions.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock thickness for early 70s Topps; appropriate 'Green Back' ink saturation; specific typeface matches the 1972 game series. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant surface scuffing and scratching across the play boxes; rounded corners; noticeable edge wear on the left and right sides; centering is slightly off-top.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for low-value vintage inserts. Use a 'Buy It Now' format with 'Best Offer' enabled.
Selling Tips
Do not attempt to grade this card as the surface damage will result in a very low score. Use high-resolution photos to show that the 'play boxes' are scuffed but not fully scratched off. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a cardboard mailer.