1971 Topps Carl Morton #403
Carl Morton · Topps · Base Card
Player
Carl Morton
Set
1971 Topps Base
Year
1971
Card #
403
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) or PSA 3 (Very Good). Centering is slightly off-right. The black borders (on back) and front edges show significant chipping and wear. Corners are rounded with softening. Surface shows some light creasing or indentations on the right side.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Carl Morton is not a Hall of Famer, and the condition is 'collector grade' rather than 'investment grade.' Demand is limited to team collectors or set builders looking for budget-friendly fillers.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $8-12, PSA 3: $12-18, PSA 4: $20-25. Note: Grading costs far exceed the market value of this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for raw, mid-grade copies of this card range from $0.99 to $3.00. High-grade PSA 8 copies can reach $50+, but low-grade copies usually sell for under $2.00.
Description
A vintage 1971 Topps Carl Morton baseball card featuring the iconic black-bordered reverse and colorful front design. The card depicts Morton in his Atlanta Braves uniform, mid-motion with his glove. The design features 'BRAVES' in red block letters at the top and a facsimile signature over the player photo. A baseball graphic in the bottom right corner identifies him as a Pitcher.
Key Features
Classic 1971 Topps design, popular among vintage collectors for its difficulty to find in high grade due to sensitive black borders on the back. Features Carl Morton, the 1970 NL Rookie of the Year.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. Card stock shows correct age-appropriate oxidation. Print pattern (rosette) is consistent with 1970s Topps lithography. This is not a commonly counterfeited card as it is a common player in low grade.
Flaws to Note
Significant edge wear and chipping (typical for this set). Rounded corners. Visible surface wear/wrinkling on the right edge. Centering is approximately 65/35 left-to-right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. Can be placed in a 'common' bin at a local card shop or card show. Not recommended for individual auction due to low value vs. shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will be 10x the value of the card. List it as '1971 Topps Carl Morton #403 Atlanta Braves' to catch team collectors. Use a Plain White Envelope (PWE) for shipping to keep the total cost attractive to the buyer.