1966 Topps San Francisco Giants Team Card #268
San Francisco Giants (Team Card) · Topps · Base / Team Card
Player
San Francisco Giants (Team Card)
Set
1966 Topps Base Set
Year
1966
Card #
#268
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) or Authentic (Alteration suspected). Visible issues include heavy corner rounding, creasing on the top right, significant edge wear, and uneven borders suggest it may have been trimmed/hand-cut from a larger sheet.
Category
Base / Team Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. While the Giants and Willie Mays are popular, team cards in poor condition are common and generally only purchased by collectors looking for cheap fillers for a complete set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $10-15; PSA 2: $15-20; Authentic/Altered: $5. Grading this card is not recommended as the cost of grading significantly exceeds the value of the card.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw 1966 Giants team cards in low grade (1-2 range) consistently fall between $0.99 and $4.00. Mid-grade (PSA 5-6) examples typically sell for $25-40.
Description
This is a vintage 1966 Topps San Francisco Giants team photo card. It features the yellow background and green diagonal 'GIANTS' banner characteristic of the 1966 design. The bottom text reads '2ND PLACE NATIONAL LEAGUE'. The card shows significant honest wear associated with vintage collection of that era.
Key Features
Includes HOFer Willie Mays in the team photo. Features the classic 1966 Topps design which is popular among vintage set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity as a genuine 1966 Topps card, but likely considered 'A' (Authentic) rather than numerically graded due to the severe wear and possible trimming. The cardboard stock and ink patterns appear consistent with original Topps printing of the 60s.
Flaws to Note
Extreme corner rounding, heavy edge chipping, soft surface, and a major crease on the upper right corner. The uneven white margins suggest the card may have been trimmed or cut poorly at the factory.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as an auction or low-cost 'Buy It Now') or a local card shop's bargain bin. This card is best sold as part of a lot of other 1960s vintage cards to maximize shipping value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. List it as 'Filler Condition' or 'Fair/Poor'. Use a plain white envelope (PWE) with cardboard protection for shipping to keep costs low for the buyer, as shipping in a bubble mailer would cost more than the card is worth.