1969 Topps Milt Pappas #285
Milt Pappas · Topps · Base
Player
Milt Pappas
Set
1969 Topps Base Set
Year
1969
Card #
#285
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (PR) - Poor. This card exhibits significant structural damage including multiple heavy vertical and horizontal creases, rounded/frayed corners, edge chipping, and significant surface wear with ink loss.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. While Milt Pappas is a respected player, the condition of this specific card makes it a filler-only piece for set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $5 - $10, PSA 2: $15 - $20, PSA 3: $25 - $30. Note: Grading costs far exceed the market value of this specific card in this condition.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade (EX/MT) copies of this card average $10-$15. Copies in 'Poor' or 'Fair' condition typically sell for $1.00 or less, often bundled in lots.
Description
Vintage 1969 Topps Milt Pappas baseball card featuring the 'circle' name design era. The card shows a close-up portrait of Pappas in his Atlanta Braves uniform. The bottom features 'BRAVES' in yellow block lettering, and the top right contains a lavender/purple circle with the player's name and position (Pitcher).
Key Features
Includes a 200-game winner and 3-time All-Star; notable for the iconic 1969 Topps 'circle' design; highly collected vintage set.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card stock and period-accurate color registration. The printing pattern and cardboard wear are consistent with 1969 Topps releases. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Extremely heavy creasing through the center of the image, heavy corner rounding, significant edge wear with paper loss on the left side, surface abrasions, and black ink/dirt marks on the player's face and neck area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot of 1969 Topps cards on eBay, or in a local 'nickel/quarter' bin at a card show. Not suitable for high-end auction houses or individual professional grading.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. Market it as a 'budget filler' for a 1969 Topps set. Use clear photos showing the creases. If selling online, shipping in a plain white envelope (PWE) is the only cost-effective method given the low value.