1965 Topps Lew Krausse #108
Lew Krausse · Topps · Base Card
Player
Lew Krausse
Set
1965 Topps Base
Year
1965
Card #
108
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good). Visual inspection shows significant defects: a prominent vertical crease or tear at the top center, heavy edge wear on the right side, rounded corners, and top-to-bottom off-centering (bottom-heavy).
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is primarily from 1965 Topps set builders or Kansas City Athletics team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $5-8, PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $18-25 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds the value of this specific card).
Comparable Sales
Recent ungraded sales for this card in 'Lesser' to 'Good' condition range from $0.99 to $3.00. Mid-grade PSA 6 examples sell for roughly $25-30, but this card will not reach that grade due to structural damage.
Description
A classic 1965 Topps Lew Krausse #108 featuring the Kansas City Athletics pitcher. The card utilizes the iconic 1965 Topps design with the team name featured in a colorful pennant logo in the bottom corner. Krausse is shown in a mid-windup pose against a blue sky background.
Key Features
Vintage Topps design from the mid-60s; features the rare Kansas City Athletics team logo before their move to Oakland; part of the high-nostalgia '65 Topps set.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage card stock; period-correct color registration and 'pennant' design. Confidence: High. Minimal incentive for counterfeiting this specific common player card.
Flaws to Note
Major vertical crease/indentation at the top center border; heavy 'chipping' and surface loss along the right edge; significantly rounded corners (rounding towards PSA 1 quality); off-center centering favoring the bottom; surface soiling/staining in the blue sky area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a vintage 'lot' on eBay or in a 'dollar bin' at a local card show and shop. The individual shipping cost would likely be higher than the card's value on its own.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of authentication/grading ($19+) is significantly higher than its market value in this condition. Sell as 'Raw/Ungraded' and use high-resolution photos that clearly show the top crease to avoid returns.