1971-72 Topps Charlie Scott Rookie #190
Charlie Scott · Topps (under T.C.G. license) · Rookie Card (RC), Base
Player
Charlie Scott
Set
1971-72 Topps Basketball (ABA Subset)
Year
1971
Card #
190
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Corners show significant rounding, heavy edge wear on the right side, and surface staining/foxing on the card stock.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Base
Manufacturer
Topps (under T.C.G. license)
Demand Level
Moderate. Charlie Scott is a respected Hall of Famer, but the market for mid-grade ABA vintage is relatively steady rather than soaring.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $20.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $15-25, PSA 3: $30-45, PSA 4: $55-75
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies in similar 'Very Good' condition have sold for $12-$18. PSA 4 copies generally reach $60, while higher-grade PSA 7s can exceed $250.
Description
This is the true rookie card of Hall of Famer Charlie Scott from the 1971-72 Topps basketball set. The card features Scott as a member of the Virginia Squires of the ABA. The back includes a biographical write-up detailing his All-Star 1970-71 season and his collegiate success at North Carolina. It also features a quirky 'cartoon' trivia panel on the bottom right.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of Hall of Fame guard Charlie Scott. Notable for being part of the high-number ABA subset which is historically difficult to find in high grades.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A.' print line is consistent with 1971 Topps stock. The cardboard is the standard gray/brown recycled 'cardboard' pulp used in that era. The bleeding ink on the cartoon section is a common characteristic of authentic vintage Topps printing.
Flaws to Note
Significant rounding on all four corners; heavy chipping and wear along the right-hand edge; visible brown spotting/staining on the reverse card stock; centering is shifted slightly to the top-left.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for mid-to-low grade vintage cards of this nature. A local card show may also be effective for vintage-specific buyers.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will likely exceed the value added for a grade of 3 or lower. Use high-resolution scans and highlight that it is his Rookie Card. Use keywords like 'HOF', 'Suns', and 'ABA'.