1971 Topps Rusty Staub #240
Rusty Staub · Topps · Base
Player
Rusty Staub
Set
1971 Topps Base
Year
1971
Card #
#240
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Corners show significant rounding, top-left corner is severely worn, edges exhibit chipping consistent with 1971 black borders, and centering is shifted to the left.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Stable vintage demand. While not a Hall of Famer, Staub is a beloved figure in Mets, Expos, and Tigers history with a loyal following of team-set collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $8-12, PSA 3: $15-20, PSA 4: $25-35
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar 'VG' condition range from $6 to $11. PSA 3 graded copies have recently sold for approximately $18-22 including shipping.
Description
This is a 1971 Topps Rusty Staub card featuring the iconic black border design that is notorious among collectors for showing wear. The card features Staub in his Montreal Expos uniform with a facsimile signature across his jersey. The top header displays 'EXPOS' in large orange block letters, with his name and position below in yellow and white.
Key Features
Features the 6x All-Star Rusty Staub (Le Grand Orange); part of the highly sensitive 1971 Topps black border set; early Montreal Expos star player card; iconic vintage design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The specific wear patterns on the black borders, the matte card stock texture, and the print dot pattern in the 'EXPOS' text are consistent with original 1971 production.
Flaws to Note
Significant wear on the black borders (chipping), which is extremely common for this year. The top-left corner is heavily soft and rounded. Heavy edge wear along the right side. Centering is heavy to the left/bottom left.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a buy-it-now with best offer) or COMC. Local card shows in the Northeast or Canada (Quebec) may fetch a premium due to his legendary status with the Expos.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of authentication and grading ($19+) would likely exceed the actual market value of the card in this condition. Sell as 'Raw' or 'Vintage Filler'. Use clear photos of all four corners to be transparent about border chipping.