1975 Topps Cecil Cooper #486
Cecil Cooper · Topps · Base Card
Player
Cecil Cooper
Set
1975 Topps Base Set
Year
1975
Card #
#486
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Note: Significant top-to-bottom off-centering (roughly 90/10), soft corners especially bottom right, minor surface chipping on the green border, and possible faint surface indentations.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Cooper is a respected player and many collectors seek 1975 Topps to complete sets, but demand for this specific condition is limited to budget set fillers.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $4.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $3-5, PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20. Due to high grading fees and centering issues, grading is not recommended.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for Cecil Cooper 1975 Topps in similar mid-to-low grade range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples (high grade) sell for roughly $40-60, but this card does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
Featured is a 1975 Topps Cecil Cooper #486 card. This iconic vintage card features the classic two-tone border design (green and purple) synonymous with the 75 series. It shows a young Cecil Cooper in his Boston Red Sox jersey with a facsimile signature across the chest. The 'RED SOX' team name is printed in bold pink block letters at the top.
Key Features
Early career card of 5-time All-Star and 2-time Gold Glove winner Cecil Cooper; iconic 1975 Topps colorful border design; featured set from the height of the vintage era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The vintage card stock texture, specific 1975 color hues, and 'cardboard' smell are consistent with originals. This card is rarely counterfeited as it is not a high-value rookie or superstar card.
Flaws to Note
The card is heavily miscut/off-center toward the top border. There is visible whitening and rounding on all four corners. The bottom purple border shows some edge wear and 'snowing' (white print dots). Surface appears to have minor scuffing.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now or low-start auction), COMC, or in a 'value bin' at a local card show or shop.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading significantly exceeds its market value. When listing on eBay, include 'Boston Red Sox' and '1975 Topps' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader via eBay standard envelope to keep shipping costs low.