1970 Topps Otis Taylor #103
Otis Taylor · Topps (T.C.G.) · Base
Player
Otis Taylor
Set
1970 Topps Football
Year
1970
Card #
103
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (Very Good) - PSA 4 (Very Good-Excellent). Note: Card shows significant corner wear, rounding, and visible surface scuffing/creasing near the bottom right edge.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps (T.C.G.)
Demand Level
Moderate. Otis Taylor has a dedicated following among Chiefs fans and vintage football collectors, though demand is significantly higher for his 1966 Philadelphia rookie card.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $15-25, PSA 4: $25-40, PSA 5: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar mid-to-low grade condition range from $6.00 to $15.00. Graded PSA 7 copies typically sell for around $125, while PSA 4 copies settle near the $30 mark.
Description
A vintage 1970 Topps Otis Taylor card #103. This card back features the iconic orange and blue design of the 1970 set, featuring Taylor's pass receiving record from 1969 and a cartoon illustration with the caption 'Otis makes his home in Kansas City.' A classic piece of AFL history representing a Kansas City Chiefs legend.
Key Features
Features Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame candidate Otis Taylor; iconic 1970 Topps design; includes high-quality biographical text and AFL era statistics; widely considered one of the greatest wide receivers of his era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock shows correct pulp density for 1970 Topps issues; 'PRTD. IN U.S.A.' and '©T.C.G.' markings are correct; the characteristic grainy texture of the vintage printing process is present.
Flaws to Note
Soft and rounded corners visible on all four sides; significant surface wear; appears to have a slight registration/centering shift towards the top; small surface indentation or light crease near the player cartoon section.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the high volume of vintage football collectors; local card shows for Kansas City regional interest; COMC for a hands-off consignment approach.
Selling Tips
Due to the moderate condition, grading this card is likely not cost-effective as the service fees would exceed the value increase. Sell as 'Raw' or 'Authentic' with high-resolution photos of both front and back. Use keywords: 'Vintage', 'Chiefs', 'AFL', '1970 Topps'.