1973 Topps Phil Gagliano #494
Phil Gagliano · Topps · Base Card
Player
Phil Gagliano
Set
1973 Topps Base Set
Year
1973
Card #
#494
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is significantly shifted to the right. Corners show visible rounding and softening, particularly the upper left. Edges have minor chipping, and the surface shows typical age-related toning and a possible faint vertical surface scratch near the player's back.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - This is a 'common' card of a non-Hall of Fame player. Primary interest comes from Red Sox team set collectors or people completing the full 660-card 1973 Topps set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $5-8, PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $12-18 (Market value for a common player in low grade is often less than the cost of grading)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in similar VG condition range from $0.99 to $2.25 including shipping. PSA 8 copies (high grade) sell for roughly $25-35, but this card does not meet that grade criteria.
Description
Authentic 1973 Topps Phil Gagliano #494 featuring the classic '73 design with rounded photo borders and a pink/black position circular icon in the bottom right. The card shows Gagliano in a batting stance wearing the Boston Red Sox uniform. The card has a vintage matte finish typical of the era.
Key Features
Features a classic 1970s Topps design; Phil Gagliano was a versatile utility player and member of the 1967 World Series champion Cardinals; popular set for vintage team collectors (Red Sox).
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Printing shows the characteristic dot pattern of vintage lithography. The card stock is the correct brownish-grey vintage cardboard. The pink ink on the position icon is the correct hue for the 1973 set.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering issues (approx 80/20); rounded corners on all four sides; top-left corner has minor layering/creasing; general surface wear and age-related yellowing on white borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as part of a lot or through a 'Pick Your Card' listing; local card shop bulk bins; or COMC for long-term inventory.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the market value. To sell, mention '1973 Topps Red Sox' in the keywords. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader to prevent further corner rounding during shipping.