1965 Topps Sammy Ellis #472
Sammy Ellis · Topps · Base
Player
Sammy Ellis
Set
1965 Topps Base
Year
1965
Card #
#472
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is heavily shifted left-to-right (approx 80/20). Corner wear is significant with blunting and rounding on all four corners. Bottom edge shows visible chipping and small surface indentations. Top edge has minor fraying. Surface shows visible dirt/staining at the bottom left border.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - This is a common card of a non-Hall of Fame player in low-to-mid grade condition. Primarily sought by 1965 set builders or Cincinnati Reds team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $4-6, PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20 (Note: Grading fees exceed the card's value at this grade)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for similar low-grade raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Mid-grade PSA 6 copies often sell for $15-25, illustrating that the cost of grading currently exceeds the market value of this specific condition.
Description
This 1965 Topps Sammy Ellis #472 features the Cincinnati Reds pitcher in a classic mid-motion pose. The iconic 1965 design includes a colorful team pennant in the bottom left corner featuring the mascot and the Reds team name. The background showcases a bright blue sky over a vintage stadium backdrop. The card retains good color saturation despite visible edge and corner wear.
Key Features
Featured during Sammy Ellis's All-Star year (1965). Iconic pennant design of the 1965 Topps set. Features the classic Cincinnati Reds 'Mr. Red' mascot logo in the pennant.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Features correct 1965 card stock texture and thickness. The printing process shows the characteristic vintage dot-matrix pattern in the skin tones. Naturally aged cardboard color on the reverse. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Major left-to-right centering bias. Significant rounding on all four corners. Notable surface grime and ink spotting on the bottom border near the player name. Fraying along the top edge. Overall soft eye appeal due to age-related wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now or part of a player lot), COMC, or local card shop 'dollar' bins. Best used as part of a lot to save on shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value, do not grade this card. List it with high-resolution photos and use keywords like 'Vintage Reds,' '1965 Topps Set Builder,' and 'All-Star.' Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader via eBay Standard Envelope for the most cost-effective tracked shipping.