1972 Topps Carlos May #302
Carlos May · Topps · Base
Player
Carlos May
Set
1972 Topps Baseball
Year
1972
Card #
302
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right edge and bottom, corners show minor softening, edges are relatively clean, and surface gloss appears intact with no major scratches or stains.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche/Low - Vintage set builders and Chicago White Sox team collectors drive the modest demand for common player cards from this era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2 - $8
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $15-25, PSA 7: $30-50
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1972 Topps commons in similar mid-grade condition generally range between $2 and $5 on eBay and COMC, with well-centered PSA 6 examples fetching around $15 to $20.
Description
Offering a vintage 1972 Topps Baseball card featuring Carlos May of the Chicago White Sox, card number 302. This classic set is well-known for its distinctive black borders and circular position icons in the lower right corner. The front features a crisp, action-oriented photograph of May holding a bat in the dugout area, with his name and team printed in green and magenta text at the bottom left. The back features complete career statistics and biographical information against the signature 1972 Topps gray and green card stock.
Key Features
Vintage 1972 Topps iconic design, featuring the popular black border framing that is notoriously difficult to find in high grade due to chipping, and part of a classic 1970s MLB set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Displays correct 1972 Topps card stock texture, accurate vintage printing dot patterns, correct card dimensions, and authentic back typography with no signs of modern digital reproduction.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-heavy centering on the front, minor corner wear visible under close inspection, and typical soft edges common with vintage 1970s Topps card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC (Check Out My Cards) are the best platforms for selling individual vintage commons to set collectors.
Selling Tips
Sell raw unless part of a larger set lot, as grading fees will exceed the value of this specific card in mid-grade. Store safely in a penny sleeve and top loader, and ship securely in a rigid cardboard mailer.