1969 Topps John Bateman #123
John Bateman · Topps · Base
Player
John Bateman
Set
1969 Topps Base Set
Year
1969
Card #
#123
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) due to heavy edge wear, rounded corners, and off-center alignment (roughly 70/30 left-to-right).
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primary interest comes from Topps set builders and Montreal Expos team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $5-8, PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $18-25 (Note: Grading fees exceed the value of the card at these grades).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of lower-grade commons from 1969 range from $0.25 to $1.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples of this card (which this is not) generally sell for $30-40.
Description
A classic 1969 Topps John Bateman card featuring the Montreal Expos. This card shows a portrait of Bateman with the iconic 1969 design: a circular name/position bubble in the corner and bold team name across the bottom. The reverse features 1968 and career statistics alongside a short biographical blurb.
Key Features
Early Montreal Expos franchise card; Bateman was a key member of the original 1969 Expos expansion team. Iconic 1969 'circle' design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage card stock. The cardboard is the correct brown/gray fibrous stock for the era. The halftone printing pattern in the photo and the 'Expos' text is consistent with Topps production methods. Low risk of counterfeiting for this specific player.
Flaws to Note
Significant whitening and fraying on all four corners; heavy chipping along the right and left edges; centering is shifted toward the left; visible surface wear and slight discoloration in the white border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or a local card shop's 'dollar bin'. Individual sales are difficult due to shipping costs relative to card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of the slab will be 10x the card's value. Best sold as part of a '1969 Topps Starter Lot' or an 'Expos Team Lot' to maximize interest. Use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping.