1974 Topps Diego Segui #463
Diego Segui · Topps · Base
Player
Diego Segui
Set
1974 Topps
Year
1974
Card #
#463
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is significantly off-top to bottom, corners show visible softening/rounding, and there is noticeable edge wear and white chipping on the blue bottom border.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Primarily sought by Red Sox team collectors or set builders completing the 1974 Topps run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $5-8, PSA 3: $10-15, PSA 4: $18-25 (Note: Grading costs exceed card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1974 Topps cards in VG condition range from $0.25 to $1.50. High-grade PSA 8 copies only reach about $20-30.
Description
This 1974 Topps card features Boston Red Sox pitcher Diego Segui. The iconic 1974 design includes a bright yellow and blue border with 'RED SOX' in bold pink block letters. The card features a portrait shot of Segui in his Red Sox home jersey with a facsimile signature across the chest and a baseball icon in the bottom right indicating his position as a Pitcher.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Topps design; notable for being from the era of high-action photography and colorful typography. Diego Segui is a member of the Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame and father of David Segui.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage cardboard stock with appropriate 1974 Topps brown/gray back; correct ink bleed patterns for 70s lithography. High confidence.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-heavy centering; rounded corners (especially bottom right); white chipping along the bottom blue edge; potential surface scuffing visible on the forehead area of the photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins. Best sold as part of a 1974 Topps team set or starter lot.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading significantly exceeds the market value. Use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep costs low for the buyer. List as part of a lot to maximize interest.