1971-72 Topps Basketball John Beasley #211
John Beasley · Topps · Base
Player
John Beasley
Set
1971-72 Topps Basketball
Year
1971
Card #
211
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (VG-EX)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $20-25, PSA 3: $5-8
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for raw 1971 Topps commons in mid-grade condition typically range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 6 examples of common players in this set generally sell for $25-30, but low-grade examples (PSA 4) often struggle to cover the grading fee.
Description
Back view of a 1971-72 Topps John Beasley card. The reverse features a tan background with yellow and blue-grey accents. It includes a biological summary of his time with the Chaparrals, career pro statistics from the ABA (Dallas/Texas), and a trivia cartoon asking 'What is another nickname of the Chaparrals?' with the inverted answer 'The Roadrunners.'
Key Features
ABA All-Star history, vintage 1970s basketball aesthetic, part of the high-number series or subset common players. Highlights his 1969 ABA All-Star MVP status.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. Features standard T.C.G. (Topps Chewing Gum) typography of the era, the characteristic cardboard stock texture of 1971 Topps, and the correct inverted 'Roadrunners' trivia answer printed in blue ink.
Flaws to Note
The card shows visible corner wear with rounding on the bottom left and top right. Edges exhibit minor chipping. Centering is shifted toward the bottom and left. No major creases are visible, but the surface appears to have general age-toning.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC (Check Out My Cards) are best for low-value vintage commons. Professional auction houses are not recommended for this specific card unless part of a larger complete set.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) far exceeds the market value of the card itself. Sell as a 'raw' vintage common. If listing on eBay, use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping for $1.00 to keep the total cost attractive to set-builders. Use keywords like 'Vintage ABA', 'Chaparrals', and 'Set Filler'.