1969 Topps Vicente Romo #242
Vicente Romo · Topps · Base
Player
Vicente Romo
Set
1969 Topps Base Set
Year
1969
Card #
#242
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (PR) to PSA 1.5 (FR). The card exhibits heavy corner rounding, significant edge wear, surface scuffing/paper loss, and staining. Centering is shifted towards the right.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by 1969 set builders or fans of vintage Mexican-born MLB players. Romo is not a Hall of Fame player, limiting broader collector interest.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $10 - $15, PSA 2: $15 - $25, PSA 3: $30 - $45. (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value).
Comparable Sales
Low-grade raw copies of this card typically sell for $1 or less in bulk lots. Mid-grade (PSA 5-6) copies sell for approximately $5-$10.
Description
Original 1969 Topps Vicente Romo card. Features the classic 1969 design with Romo in a Cleveland Indians uniform posing with his glove. The card utilizes a light blue backdrop with the player name and position in a circular 'bubble' design at the upper left and bold yellow team name text at the bottom.
Key Features
Vintage 1960s baseball card featuring an 11-year MLB veteran and Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame member. Part of the iconic 1969 Topps set known for its simple, circular name designs.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock shows the correct thickness and gray/brown cardboard pulp typical of 1969 Topps. The ink patterns and dot matrix on the blue background are consistent with original period printing. This is a common card not typically targeted for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Severe softening and rounding of all four corners. Visible fraying and chipping along all edges. Significant surface wear, particularly on the lower half of the card over the glove. General soiling and visible age-related discoloration on both sides.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or via a local card shop's bulk bin. Individual listing may be difficult due to shipping costs outweighing the card's value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees significantly exceed the resale value. If selling on eBay, use the 'eBay Standard Envelope' for low-cost shipping to make the price competitive. Use keywords: 'Vintage', '1969 Topps', 'Vicente Romo', 'Cleveland Indians'.