1972-73 Topps Lamar Green #109
Lamar Green · Topps · Base Card
Player
Lamar Green
Set
1972-73 Topps Basketball
Year
1972
Card #
#109
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is roughly 65/35 left-to-right. Notable rounding on all four corners. Visible edge wear and chipping on the blue border. Surface shows minor print snow (white dots) and possible light staining.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate - Primarily appeals to set builders completing the 1972 Topps run or niche Phoenix Suns fans.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $18-25, PSA 4: $30-40 (Value reflects registry collectors looking for completion)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common players in this condition range from $0.99 to $2.50. PSA 7 examples of this specific card have sold for approximately $60, but lower grades rarely trade at a premium over raw prices.
Description
Vintage 1972-73 Topps Lamar Green card #109 of the Phoenix Suns. This iconic 70s design features high-contrast 'bubble' team lettering in red and black, with a bold blue background framing a studio portrait of Green in his Suns home jersey. The card back typically contains season stats and 'Pro Basketball Highlights'.
Key Features
Key part of the 1972-73 Topps set; features the classic 'groovy' 1970s typography; affordable vintage card for Phoenix Suns team collectors or set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock shows the appropriate age-related cream tone on the reverse; the 'bubble' text has the correct half-tone dot pattern; and the card is not a high-profile target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding, particularly the top left; edge chipping along the right border; poor centering with a heavy right-leaning tilt; surface print defects (white specks) within the blue field.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card, ideally as part of a lot or through an 'eBay Standard Envelope' to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value and high grading fees ($19+), grading this card is not recommended. List as 'Raw' with high-resolution photos of the front and back. Use keywords like 'Vintage', '1972 Topps', and 'Phoenix Suns' to attract targeted buyers.