1972-73 Topps Jim Fox #225
Jim Fox · Topps · Base
Player
Jim Fox
Set
1972-73 Topps Basketball
Year
1972
Card #
#225
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (VG-EX) based on significant left-to-right centering bias (approx 80/20), visible corner rounding (bottom left/top right), and minor edge chipping.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Niche. Demand is primarily driven by Sonics team collectors or set builders completing the 1972 Topps basketball run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.50 - $4.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20, PSA 5: $25-35. Grades above 7 are rare and significantly more valuable.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition recently sell for $1.00-$3.00 plus shipping on eBay. High-grade PSA 8 examples can reach $50+, but this specific card's centering and corners prevent that valuation.
Description
This 1972-73 Topps Jim Fox card (#225) features the Seattle SuperSonics center in a classic action pose, holding a basketball in his yellow Sonics uniform. The vintage design includes the iconic vertical 'SONICS' block lettering in purple and a light blue border frame. The bottom right features a yellow basketball logo indicating his position.
Key Features
Vintage Seattle SuperSonics representation; iconic 1972 Topps design; collectible veteran card from the early 1970s basketball era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Correct card stock thickness for 1972 Topps; authentic color-halftone printing patterns; typical vintage cardboard aging; no signs of trimming. This card is not commonly faked.
Flaws to Note
Heavy off-center printing favoring the left border; rounded corners particularly on the bottom-left; minor surface wear; common 'snowing' or white print dots visible in the dark background area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now or low-starting auction), ComC, or local card shows. This card is best sold as part of a lot of 1970s basketball cards to maximize shipping efficiency.
Selling Tips
Due to the off-center nature and corner wear, grading is not recommended as costs exceed value. List with high-resolution photos and mention 'Seattle SuperSonics' in the title for team collectors. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a reinforced envelope.