1971-72 Topps John Warren #16
John Warren · Topps · Base
Player
John Warren
Set
1971-72 Topps Basketball
Year
1971
Card #
16
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The card exhibits significant off-center printing (heavy top-to-bottom bias), rounded corners especially visible at the bottom right, and noticeable surface wear with white spotting/snowflakes.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily limited to vintage set completers or Cavaliers team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.50 - $4.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20, PSA 5: $25-30 (Grading costs generally exceed the market value for this specific card).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies of this card range from $0.99 to $3.50. High-grade (PSA 8) copies of this specific card have sold for $60-80, but this specimen does not meet those condition requirements.
Description
A classic vintage 1971-72 Topps Basketball card featuring John Warren of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The card boasts the iconic 'bubble letter' team name design at the top and a vibrant green background. Warren is depicted in his gold and wine Cavaliers uniform holding a basketball.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s basketball card, collectible for Cleveland Cavaliers team set builders, features the distinct psychedelic-style typography characteristic of the 1971 Topps set.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage cardboard stock with a matte finish. The grainy photo resolution and specific ink saturation of the green background are consistent with 1971 Topps production. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Serious centering issues (nearly touching the bottom border), softening of all four corners, chipping along the edges, and minor surface abrasions or print 'snow' visible in the green background.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (using eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping) or COMC. It is also an ideal candidate for a 'junk wax / vintage' value bin at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading will be significantly higher than the final sale price. List it with high-resolution photos of the front and back. Use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep the total cost attractive to budget collectors.