1975 Topps Dick Drago #242
Dick Drago · Topps · Base
Player
Dick Drago
Set
1975 Topps Base Set
Year
1975
Card #
#242
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is significantly off-top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Visible soft corners and edge chipping are present, especially on the right-hand side.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - This is considered a 'common' card from the set and is primarily sought after by 1975 set builders or Red Sox team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $5-10, PSA 4: $12-18, PSA 5: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies of this card average between $1.00 and $2.50. High-grade (PSA 8+) copies of this specific number occasionally reach $30-40, but this specimen does not meet those condition requirements.
Description
Authentic 1975 Topps Dick Drago #242 featuring the iconic bright yellow and red two-tone border design. Drago is pictured in his Boston Red Sox home uniform with a facsimile signature across the center. The card includes the classic 1975 'baseball' position indicator in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Features the highly collectible 1975 Topps multi-color border design; Dick Drago was a solid pitcher for the Red Sox and Royals during the 1970s; classic facsimile signature design element.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock thickness for 1975 Topps. High confidence. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to its common/base status. The print pattern and ink bleed in the red section are consistent with original 19th-century lithography techniques used by Topps at the time.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues (OC) both vertically and horizontally. Bottom right corner is rounded. Visible chipping along the right edge. Surface appears to have minor scuffing typical of cards from this era stored without protection.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost 'Buy It Now' with free shipping in a plain white envelope), ComC, or as part of a lot of 1975 Topps Red Sox cards.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value and condition, it is not recommended to grade this card. To maximize value, list it with high-resolution scans and use keywords like '1975 Topps Red Sox' and 'Set Builder'. Offering it with 'eBay Standard Envelope' shipping for under $1 is the most effective way to move this item.