1972 Topps Bob Robertson #125
Bob Robertson · Topps · Base
Player
Bob Robertson
Set
1972 Topps Base Set
Year
1972
Card #
125
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Based on significant top-right corner softening, multiple edge dings, and visible horizontal surface wear. Centering is heavily shifted to the left (approx. 75/25 balance).
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. As a common player from a high-production year in mid-to-lower condition, it is primarily sought by set builders or Pirates team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $2-5, PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20. Due to low common card value, grading costs exceed market value.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar VG condition range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. High-grade PSA 8 copies can reach $40-60, but this specimen does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
A classic 1972 Topps Bob Robertson card featuring the iconic psychedelic arched team name design. Robertson is pictured in his Pittsburgh Pirates home jersey holding a bat, sporting period-correct sideburns. The card features a light blue and orange border surrounding the player portrait.
Key Features
Features the 1971 World Series champion Bob Robertson; classic 1972 Topps 'arch' design which is a favorite among vintage collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The cardboard stock (gray back), specific halftone printing patterns in the photo, and ink bleeding on the arched 'PIRATES' text are consistent with 1972 high-volume production.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding on the top right; heavy left-to-right centering bias; minor chipping along the bottom edge; surface appears to have light handling wear/soiling on the white borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. Individually, it is a $1 box item at a local card show or local card shop.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of the slab will be 10x the value of the card. Listing it as part of a 1972 Topps starter lot or a Pittsburgh Pirates team lot will maximize interest.