1970-71 Topps Earl Monroe #10
Earl Monroe · Topps · Base (Vintage Tallboy)
Player
Earl Monroe
Set
1970-71 Topps Basketball
Year
1970
Card #
#10
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) to PSA 1.5 (Fair)
Category
Base (Vintage Tallboy)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. High demand for Hall of Fame vintage, but condition significantly limits the buyer pool to 'budget' or 'gap-filler' collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $25.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $20.00 - $35.00, PSA 2: $40.00 - $60.00, PSA 3: $70.00 - $90.00
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of low-grade (PSA 1-2 equivalent) raw 1970 Topps Monroe cards have fluctuated between $12 and $30 depending on the severity of creases. PSA 4 examples reach approximately $110, while PSA 1 graded slabs often sell for $35.
Description
1970-71 Topps 'Tallboy' featuring Basketball Hall of Famer Earl 'The Pearl' Monroe of the Baltimore Bullets. This oversized vintage card features the classic yellow oval portrait design with action illustrations and bold red 'BALTIMORE' lettering.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic oversized 'Tallboy' design (2-1/2 by 4-11/16 inches), Baltimore Bullets history, classic vintage 1970s Topps basketball aesthetic.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage Topps card stock; correct dimensions for the 1970 tallboy series; era-appropriate lithographic dot patterns; natural edge wear consistent with age. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant condition issues present: heavy corner wear and rounding (especially top right), visible creasing/surface cracking across the center and bottom-right, edge chipping, surface staining/soiling, and overall loss of gloss.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction or Buy It Now), vintage-specific Facebook groups, or local card shows. Low-grade vintage is most efficiently moved on eBay.
Selling Tips
Be extremely transparent about the creases and corner wear in the description. Mention 'The Pearl' and 'Baltimore Bullets' in the title. Use a specialized tallboy-sized top loader for shipping to prevent further damage. Grading is NOT recommended due to the heavy creasing which will result in a very low grade and poor return on investment.