1958 Topps Tom Acker #213
Tom Acker · Topps · Base
Player
Tom Acker
Set
1958 Topps
Year
1958
Card #
#213
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) / PSA 3 (VG). Visible surface creasing across the middle-left, significant softening of corners (especially bottom left), and top-heavy centering (~70/30).
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Mostly sought after by 1958 Topps set builders or Cincinnati Reds team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $12-18, PSA 3: $25-35, PSA 4: $45-55 (Note: Grading cost exceeds potential value for this specific low-grade common card).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for low-grade 1958 commons typically range from $1 to $5 plus shipping. PSA 4 graded examples of this card have recently sold in the $35-$50 range.
Description
A classic 1958 Topps card featuring Cincinnati Redlegs pitcher Tom Acker. The design includes a close-up portrait in a circular frame against a solid black background with vibrant yellow lowercase name text at the top. The bottom features the iconic Redlegs team logo and player position. The card shows a vintage facsimile signature across the portrait.
Key Features
Vintage 1950s Topps design; iconic 'Redlegs' team name era; classic black border design which is notoriously difficult to find in high grade due to edge chipping.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct cardboard stock for 1958; natural age-related toning on the reverse (implied); era-specific 'lowercase' font style for the name. This is a common card and rarely counterfeited. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
A heavy horizontal crease is visible on the left edge extending into the player portrait. The bottom edge has a notable dent/crease near the team logo. Significant rounding on all four corners. Centering is shifted toward the top and slightly to the right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now or low starting auction), COMC, or local card shows in the Ohio area where Reds fans are concentrated.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading will be much higher than the final sale price. List it as '1958 Topps Tom Acker #213 Cincinnati Reds' to capture search traffic. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for protection. It is best sold as part of a lot of 1958 commons to save on shipping costs.