1961 Post Cereal Tom Brewer #50
Tom Brewer · Post Cereal · Base / Food Issue / Cereal Box Cutout
Player
Tom Brewer
Set
1961 Post Cereal Baseball
Year
1961
Card #
50
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (VG) due to rough hand-cut edges and corner wear. Centering is decent for the issue, but the non-uniform borders from hand-cutting limit the technical grade.
Category
Base / Food Issue / Cereal Box Cutout
Manufacturer
Post Cereal
Demand Level
Niche / Moderate. Primarily sought by Boston Red Sox team collectors or set builders completing the difficult 200-card Post Cereal set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $15-25, PSA 4: $35-50, PSA 5: $70-90. Note: Grading costs usually exceed the value for this specific player.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1961 Post Cereal cards range from $3 to $10. Near-complete sets or stars (like Mantle or Mays) drive the market, while mid-tier players like Brewer remain stable but low-velocity sellers.
Description
This is a 1961 Post Cereal Tom Brewer card, hand-cut from a cereal box as originally intended. The card features a portrait of the Boston Red Sox pitcher against a light blue background. The right side contains his biographical information, a narrative of his career highlights, and a row of red stars. The bottom section displays his 1960 and life major league pitching statistics in a yellow and black grid. This specimen retains its full border markings, showing it was cut outside the dotted lines.
Key Features
Vintage 1960s food issue, features a notable Red Sox pitcher from the Eisenhower/Kennedy era, unique hand-cut history, and full statistical backing.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The cardboard stock shows the correct fiber density and 'grain' for 1961 Post boxes. The ink registration in the black text and red stars is consistent with the period's lithography. This is not a commonly counterfeited card due to the low market value of the player.
Flaws to Note
Hand-cut edges are slightly uneven; lower-right corner shows visible softening/rounding; minor toning on the white cardstock consistent with age; surface appears to have light foxing or micro-staining typical of cardboard food packaging.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card using a 'Buy It Now' format with a 'Best Offer' option. It would also sell well in a dedicated vintage baseball card Facebook group for Red Sox fans.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will outweigh the market value. When listing, highlight that it is 'Hand Cut' and include a clear photo of the back (even if blank) to show the cardboard condition. Use keywords like 'Vintage Red Sox,' '1961 Post Cereal,' and 'Empty Nester Find.'