1969 Topps Ron Santo #355
Ron Santo · Topps · Base Card / Hall of Fame
Player
Ron Santo
Set
1969 Topps Base Set
Year
1969
Card #
#355
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (PR) Poor - Authentic Altered / Damaged
Category
Base Card / Hall of Fame
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low (Filler Condition)
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $10-15, PSA 1.5: $18-22 (Grading cost exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of Ron Santo 1969 Topps in PSA 1 condition range from $8 to $12; Raw copies in mid-grade (EX) sell for $15-$25; Raw copies in this distressed condition typically sell for under $5.
Description
A well-loved 1969 Topps Ron Santo card featuring the Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame third baseman in his classic batting stance. The card displays a sky-blue background and a facsimile signature. Note: This specific example shows heavy physical wear, including multiple deep horizontal creases and surface paper loss.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame third baseman Ron Santo; part of the popular 1969 Topps set; iconic Cubs uniform/logo from the 1960s era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity; the vintage card stock, halftone printing patterns, and specific color degradation are consistent with 1960s Topps issues. Not a high-risk card for counterfeiting in this condition.
Flaws to Note
Severe condition issues: multiple heavy horizontal creases that break the paper across the middle; significant surface paper loss near the signature and bottom edge; rounded/worn corners; heavy edge wear; surface staining and scratching.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for an eBay 'Buy It Now' listing or a 'dollar bin' at a local card show for a Cubs team collector.
Selling Tips
Do NOT grade this card as fees will be 10x the value. List as a 'set filler' or 'budget HOF vintage.' Be transparent about the creases and paper loss in photos. Use keywords like 'Hall of Fame,' 'Cubs Vintage,' and '1969 Topps.'