1974 Topps World Series Game 2 A's Make It Two Straight #204
Bert Campaneris, Blue Moon Odom, Joe Morgan · Topps · Base / World Series Highlight
Player
Bert Campaneris, Blue Moon Odom, Joe Morgan
Set
1974 Topps Baseball Base Set
Year
1974
Card #
204
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (Very Good). Centering is heavily shifted to the right (90/10). Corners show significant wear, rounding, and fraying. Edges have visible chipping and surface show overall dirt/toning.
Category
Base / World Series Highlight
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Primarily sought after by player collectors (Joe Morgan) or set builders looking for low-cost filler cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $18-25, PSA 4: $30-35. Due to the high centering offset and corner wear, grading costs would exceed the card's value.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this specific card in Good condition range from $0.99 to $2.50. High-grade PSA 8 examples usually sell for $40-60, but this specimen does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
A vintage 1974 Topps card celebrating Game 2 of the 1973 World Series. The card features an action photo titled 'A'S MAKE IT TWO STRAIGHT' showcasing the Oakland Athletics' victory over the New York Mets. The design features the classic 1974 Topps rounded inner border and a baseball-themed 'World Series Game No. 2' emblem in the lower right corner.
Key Features
Includes Hall of Famer Joe Morgan (Mets) in the action shot. Part of the popular 1973-74 Athletics Dynasty era of cards. Features a unique horizontal action photography layout for the period.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct card stock thickness for 1970s Topps. Authentic halftone printing pattern visible under magnification. Proper 'pinkish' hue to the card back (not shown but standard for the set).
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias with thin borders on the right edge. Visible corner rounding on all four corners. Minor edge chipping and surface soiling/toning. A slight vertical print line may be present near the center.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now or PWE listing), COMC, or in bulk lots at a local card show. Given the condition, it is best sold as part of a 1974 Topps team or subset lot.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the return on investment will be negative. List with the 'eBay Standard Envelope' shipping option for $0.60 to $1.00 to make the price attractive to set builders. Clear photos of the corners are essential.