1966 Topps Ed Spiezio #292
Ed Spiezio · Topps · Base Card
Player
Ed Spiezio
Set
1966 Topps Base Set
Year
1966
Card #
292
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (PR) to PSA 1.5 (FR). The card exhibits significant surface wear, severe rounding and softening of all four corners, and visible paper loss/scuffing on the image surface. Centering is poor, heavily weighted toward the right border.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche/Low. Demand is primarily from set builders looking to complete the 1966 Topps set or Cardinals team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $10-15, PSA 2: $15-22, PSA 3: $25-30. Grading is not recommended as the cost of the service far exceeds the market value of the card.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1966 Topps commons in Poor to Fair condition typically range from $0.25 to $1.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples of this card sell for approximately $75-90, but this specimen does not meet those condition standards.
Description
This 1966 Topps baseball card features Ed Spiezio, third baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals. The design utilizes the classic 1966 Topps layout with a large color photograph, the player's name and position at the top, a facsimile signature across the image, and a large 'CARDS' team designation at the bottom in block letters. The card shows significant honest vintage wear, characterizing its life in a general collection.
Key Features
Low-cost vintage common card from the 1966 Topps set; features the iconic 'burlap' or 'rough cut' style associated with 1960s baseball photography.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The cardboard stock aging, the specific half-tone printing patterns visible under magnification, and the fact that this is a low-value 'common' card make it an unlikely candidate for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Extensive surface scuffing and micro-tears in the paper across the center of the image; heavily rounded and frayed corners; edge chipping; significant off-center printing (right-heavy); and general surface soiling/aging.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins. It is best sold as part of a 'Cardinals Team Lot' or '1966 Topps Starter Lot' rather than as a single item.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. Use high-resolution photos to show the surface scuffs so the buyer knows exactly what they are getting. List as a 'Buy It Now' for a low price or bundle it with other 1960s Cardinals players to save on shipping costs.