1973 Topps Dick Allen / Hank Aaron All Star First Basemen #331
Dick Allen, Hank Aaron · Topps · Base / All Star Subset
Player
Dick Allen, Hank Aaron
Set
1973 Topps Base Set
Year
1973
Card #
331
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (VG). Centering is heavily shifted toward the top-left edge. Corners show significant rounding and softening. Visible surface wear and some light staining/soiling in the white border areas.
Category
Base / All Star Subset
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Hank Aaron cards always have a floor of demand, but as a multi-player 'All Star' subset card, its value is lower than a main base card or highlight card.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $25.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $20-30, PSA 3: $35-50, PSA 4: $60-80. (Grading is not recommended based on current condition value vs. fees).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar low-to-mid grade (VG) range between $12 and $22. PSA 4 copies typically sell for approximately $75-90.
Description
An iconic 1973 Topps 'All Star First Basemen' card featuring Hall of Famer Hank Aaron appearing for the N.L. and the legendary Dick Allen for the A.L. This card utilizes the classic 1973 vertical-border layout inside a horizontal card frame. Aaron is shown in his classic Atlanta Braves blue jersey, while Allen is seen in the Chicago White Sox road grey with his signature glasses.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame legend Hank Aaron. High-demand vintage year (1973). Multi-player stars/leaders subset card. Affordable way to own a vintage Aaron card.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock shows appropriate age-related toning. Print patterns (Ben-Day dots) in the colored name plates match 1973 Topps production standards. This card is rarely faked compared to Aaron's base cards.
Flaws to Note
O/C (Off-Center) toward the top and left. Rounded corners with edge wear. Minority surface marks/scuffing. Slight 'silvering' or chipping on the edges.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card in raw condition. It could also move quickly in a 'vintage dollar box' at a local card show or be sold to a vintage-focused dealer.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will exceed the market value increase. Use high-resolution scans or photos of both front and back. Use keywords: '1973 Topps', 'Hank Aaron', 'Dick Allen', 'Vintage', 'Braves'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader using eBay Standard Envelope for $1.00 or less to keep shipping costs attractive for buyers.