1974-75 Topps ABA 1973-74 Eastern Semi-Finals #246
Nets vs. Squires and Colonels vs. Cougars (Multi-Player Team Card) · Topps · Base / Playoffs Highlight
Player
Nets vs. Squires and Colonels vs. Cougars (Multi-Player Team Card)
Set
1974-75 Topps Basketball
Year
1974
Card #
246
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Corners show significant rounding/fraying, especially the top left. Edges have white chipping and blue color loss. Surface appears to have some staining or dirt buildup in the orange field. Centering is shifted roughly 60/40 to the right.
Category
Base / Playoffs Highlight
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - This is a common card/leader card in a mid-to-low grade. It primarily appeals to set builders or ABA completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $5-8, PSA 3: $10-15, PSA 4: $18-25
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in similar condition range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded copies in mid-grades (PSA 5-6) typically sell for $30-40.
Description
This is a vintage 1974-75 Topps basketball card featuring the 1973-74 ABA Eastern Semi-Finals results. The reverse-style design lists the game scores for the New York Nets vs. Virginia Squires and the Kentucky Colonels vs. Carolina Cougars. The card features a distinct blue border with an orange information field and a small basketball icon containing the card number 246.
Key Features
Vintage ABA (American Basketball Association) collectible; part of a historic set that captures the legacy of the ABA before the NBA merger; includes the New York Nets led by Julius Erving.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct blue/orange color palette for the 1974 Topps set; authentic chip patterns on the blue border revealing recycled cardstock underneath; includes the '© 1970 A.B.A.P.A.' and '© T.C.G.' copyright text on the bottom right. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding on all four corners; heavy chipping along the blue borders; possible surface staining/foxing in the orange text area; top-left corner has potential structural card stock separation.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now or small auction), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or in a vintage basketball dollar bin at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value and high grading fees ($19+), this card should NOT be graded. Sell it raw. Use '1974-75 Topps ABA Semi-Finals 246' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader using eBay Standard Envelope for cheap, tracked shipping.