1971 Topps Al Oliver #353
Al Oliver · Topps · Base
Player
Al Oliver
Set
1971 Topps Baseball
Year
1971
Card #
353
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is slightly heavy to the top, corners show mild rounding and wear, edges are clean with minor chipping, surface has standard gloss with light touches of wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Steady collector demand for vintage Pittsburgh Pirates cards and 1971 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5 - $15
Graded Value
PSA 4: $15-25, PSA 5: $25-40, PSA 6: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition generally sell between $5 and $12 depending on the exact eye appeal and platform fees.
Description
This is a 1971 Topps baseball card featuring Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Al Oliver, card number 353. The iconic 1971 Topps set is famous for its heavily colored black borders, which make condition issues like chipping extremely prominent. The front displays a color action photograph of Oliver holding a bat over his shoulder, with his name printed in orange and team/position in blue. A circular green team emblem with a silhouette player is in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s star player card, features Al Oliver during his prime years with the Pittsburgh Pirates, part of the notoriously condition-sensitive 1971 Topps black border design.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard vintage card stock thickness, correct printing rosette patterns under magnification, and appropriate font types and colors. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable centering shift toward the top edge, light corner softening, and typical minor edge wear common with the 1971 Topps vintage black border layout.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or vintage-focused Facebook collector groups.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, grading is generally not cost-effective unless submitting as part of a larger bulk vintage submission. List with clear photos of the front and back, highlighting the condition honestly for vintage collectors.