1970-71 Topps Basketball Doug Moe #181
Doug Moe · Topps · Base
Player
Doug Moe
Set
1970-71 Topps Basketball
Year
1970
Card #
181
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20, PSA 5: $25-30
Comparable Sales
Low-grade raw copies typically sell for $1.00-$2.00 plus shipping on eBay. Higher-grade PSA 7s can reach $40, but this specific card's condition places it at the bottom of the market range.
Description
This is a 1970-71 Topps Doug Moe basketball card, card #181, featuring his stats from the ABA Oakland Oaks, Carolina Cougars, and Virginia Squires. The reverse side features a biographical blurb, professional statistics, and a cartoon illustration common to the set. The card has a vintage cream-colored back with blue and yellow printing.
Key Features
Features Doug Moe, a 3-time ABA All-Star and legendary NBA coach. The 1970-71 Topps set is known for its larger 'Tall Boy' style in some series, though this is a standard-sized card from the second series. Collectors value it as a 'common' from a classic vintage basketball set.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is high. The card shows correct aging on the card stock, ink absorption patterns consistent with 1970s Topps printing, and the correct copyright information for T.C.G. (Topps Chewing Gum) at the bottom. This is not a frequently counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
The card exhibits significant corner rounding and 'fuzzy' edges. The centering is shifted towards the right side on the back. There is visible surface wear and slight discoloration consistent with age, though no major creases are immediately visible from the reverse view.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best venue for this specific card, ideally as part of a lot or to a set builder. Individual sale may be difficult due to shipping costs relative to card value.
Selling Tips
Given the low value and condition, grading is not recommended as the cost would exceed the value. List this card with 'set builder' keywords or include it in a lot of 1970-71 Topps basketball cards to maximize interest. Use a standard penny sleeve and top-loader for shipping.