1971-72 Topps Dave DeBusschere #107
Dave DeBusschere · Topps (T.C.G.) · Base Hall of Famer
Player
Dave DeBusschere
Set
1971-72 Topps Basketball
Year
1971
Card #
107
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX)
Category
Base Hall of Famer
Manufacturer
Topps (T.C.G.)
Demand Level
Moderate. DeBusschere is a highly respected HOFer among vintage basketball collectors and Knicks fans, though this is not his rookie card which tempers demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $20.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $25-30, PSA 4: $40-50, PSA 5: $75-90
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar VG-EX condition range from $12 to $18. PSA 4 graded copies have recently sold in the $45 range, while PSA 6 copies can reach $120+.
Description
1971-72 Topps Dave DeBusschere #107. This vintage basketball card features the New York Knicks legend and NBA Hall of Famer. The back displays his career pro statistics covering his time with Detroit and New York, a biographical blurb about his impact on the Knicks' winning percentage, and a 'cartoon' trivia section. Note the 1968 N.B.P.A. and T.C.G. copyright marks on the bottom edge.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic 1971 topps design, New York Knicks championship-era key player, dual-sport athlete mention in trivia (White Sox).
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. Card stock shows correct aged fibrous texture; typography is sharp with correct ink absorption patterns; no evidence of modern dot-matrix printing; includes correct T.C.G. (Topps Chewing Gum) copyright.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding visible on all four corners, particularly the bottom left. Edges show whitening and minor chipping. Surface appears to have light toning/yellowing consistent with age. Centering is moderately shifted towards the top and right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card in raw condition to reach the widest audience of vintage set builders. COMC is a secondary option for lower-cost shipping for the buyer.
Selling Tips
Due to the visible corner wear, grading this card may not be financially beneficial as the cost of grading could exceed the value added. List with high-quality photos of both front and back. Use keywords like 'Hall of Fame', 'Vintage Basketball', and 'Knicks'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a bubble mailer.