1968 Topps Matty Alou #470
Matty Alou · Topps · Base
Player
Matty Alou
Set
1968 Topps Base Set
Year
1968
Card #
470
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) - Authentic Altered/Damaged
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $5-10, PSA 2: $12-18, PSA 3: $20-25
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for Matty Alou 1968 Topps in VG-EX (mid-grade) condition range from $5 to $10. In this heavily creased condition, similar cards typically sell for under $2 or go unsold.
Description
A 1968 Topps Matty Alou #470 featuring the classic 'burlap' or wood-grain border design. Alou is pictured in his Pittsburgh Pirates uniform holding a bat. The card features a vibrant pink circle in the bottom right corner denoting his team and position.
Key Features
Features a 2-time All-Star and 1966 NL Batting Champion; iconic 1968 burlap border design; part of the popular 1960s vintage Topps era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The aging of the card stock, the 'matrix' dot pattern in the printing, and the specific wear patterns are consistent with genuine 1968 Topps cardboard. This is not a commonly faked card due to its low baseline value.
Flaws to Note
Extremely heavy horizontal creasing across the entire middle of the card; significant surface wear and 'bubbling' of the card stock; soft/rounded corners; heavy edge chipping and top-right corner fraying; centering is shifted slightly to the right.
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. The cost of shipping/fees for a single sale on this specific card may outweigh the profit.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the card's value. List it as 'Filler' or 'Budget Collector' condition. Take clear photos of the creases so the buyer knows exactly what they are getting. Ship in a plain white envelope (PWE) to keep costs low.