1973 Topps Doug Griffin #262
Doug Griffin · Topps · Base
Player
Doug Griffin
Set
1973 Topps Base Set
Year
1973
Card #
#262
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) or PSA 3 (VG). Significant lower-center crease, soft/rounded corners, and moderate edge wear. Centering is shifted toward the right.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is primarily from set builders completing the 1973 Topps run or Red Sox team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $5-8, PSA 3: $10-15, PSA 4: $18-22 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds value)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1973 Topps in this condition range from $0.50 to $1.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples (high grade) sell for $25-40, but low-grade examples rarely sell as single graded items.
Description
A classic 1973 Topps card featuring Boston Red Sox second baseman Doug Griffin in an athletic crouched fielding pose. The design features a rounded photo frame with a colored silhouette icon in the bottom right corner denoting his position (2nd Base). The card displays original vintage colors with the iconic 1973 Topps simple block lettering for the player name and team.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Topps design; common card of a dependable fielder; Doug Griffin was a 1972 Gold Glove winner.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card stock shows appropriate age-related browning (toning), the halftone print pattern is consistent with 1970s lithography, and there are no signs of modern reproduction. This is not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
A heavy vertical crease is visible starting from the bottom-center edge extending into the photo area. All four corners show significant rounding. Visible chipping/wear along the right-hand edge. Card is off-center right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'PWE' / Plain White Envelope listing), COMC, or in a bulk vintage lot on Facebook Marketplace.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees would be 10x the value. Sell it as part of a 'Red Sox Team Lot' or '1973 Topps Lot' to maximize interest. Use 'PWE' shipping for $1.00 or less to keep the total price attractive to budget collectors.