1970 Topps Reggie Smith #340
Reggie Smith · Topps · Base Card
Player
Reggie Smith
Set
1970 Topps Baseball
Year
1970
Card #
340
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (VG-EX) to PSA 5 (EX)
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate-Low. Highly sought after by Red Sox team collectors and 1970 set builders, but Reggie Smith lacks the 'Superstar' Tier demand of contemporaries like Mays or Mantle.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $20-25, PSA 6: $35-45
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar mid-grade condition range from $4.00 to $9.00. PSA 6 copies typically sell for around $35, while PSA 8 copies can jump significantly to $150+.
Description
A classic 1970 Topps card featuring Boston Red Sox outfielder Reggie Smith. The card boasts a grey border characteristic of the 1970 design with 'Red Sox' in blue block letters at the top right and Smith's name in cursive at the bottom left. The photo is a close-up portrait of Smith in his Red Sox cap against a light blue sky background.
Key Features
Features 7-time All-Star and World Series Champion Reggie Smith in his early career with the Red Sox. Iconic 1970 Topps grey-border design which is notoriously difficult to find in high grades due to corner/edge chipping.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card shows correct vintage paper stock characteristics and 1970 Topps-specific color dot patterns. This is not a commonly counterfeited card due to its moderate value.
Flaws to Note
The card appears to have significant centering issues, being heavily shifted toward the top-right. The bottom-left corner shows visible softening and white wear. The grey borders on this set are highly susceptible to chipping and edge wear, which is visible along the left vertical edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for a single mid-grade card of this type. It could also find a home at a local card show in a 'value bin' or to a specialist vintage dealer.
Selling Tips
Due to the centering issues, grading this card is not recommended as the cost of grading would exceed the card's market value. Sell it raw, using clear photos of the front and back. Mention 'Red Sox Team Set' in keywords to attract team collectors.