1968 Topps Dalton Jones #469
Dalton Jones · Topps · Base
Player
Dalton Jones
Set
1968 Topps Base Set
Year
1968
Card #
#469
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) or PSA 3 (VG). Centering is heavily shifted to the left (approx 80/20). Corners are significantly rounded with visible fraying. Edges show heavy wear and chipping. Surface exhibits multiple spots, potential staining, and visible vertical print lines in the background.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Red Sox team set collectors or 1968 Topps master set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $8-12, PSA 3: $15-20, PSA 4: $25-30 (Note: Grading costs would exceed the card's market value).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1968 Topps Dalton Jones cards in similar low-grade condition typically range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 5 examples (significantly better condition) sell for roughly $35-$45.
Description
A classic 1968 Topps baseball card featuring Boston Red Sox utility man Dalton Jones. This card utilizes the iconic burlap-style border design characteristic of the '68 set, though in this case, it features the pink/maroon banner variants used for the Red Sox. The image shows Jones in a batting pose wearing his away Red Sox jersey with the stadium in the background.
Key Features
Vintage 1960s Boston Red Sox team card; characteristic 1968 Topps 'burlap' border design; iconic pink banner variant.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The printing pattern (rosette pattern in the ink), vintage cardboard stock toning, and specific dot-matrix style of the nameplate are consistent with original 1968 Topps production. This is not a commonly faked card due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues; heavily rounded and soft corners; rough edges with cardboard delamination at the tips; several small dark marks/surface stains in the center of the image and top-left border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer'), COMC, or a local card shop's vintage bargain bin. Selling as part of a lot of 1968 Red Sox cards would likely be more effective than a single listing.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees ($19+) are much higher than the potential sale price. When listing, use high-resolution photos of both front and back. Use keywords like 'Vintage Red Sox', 'Low Grade', and 'Set Filler' to attract budget-conscious collectors looking to complete the 1968 set.