1974 Topps Ron Carpenter #464
Ron Carpenter · Topps · Base
Player
Ron Carpenter
Set
1974 Topps Football
Year
1974
Card #
#464
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is shifted significantly left-to-right (approx 75/25). Corners show moderate rounding and softening, particularly the bottom left. The surface appears to have light wear/scuffing on the top border.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche. Primarily sought by Bengals team collectors or those attempting to complete the 1974 Topps master set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $20-25, PSA 7: $45+. Note: Grading costs usually exceed the card value for this specific player/grade combo.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00-$2.00 plus shipping on eBay. Common 1974 Topps cards in EX condition rarely exceed $5 unless they are Hall of Famers or high-grade specimens (PSA 8+) specimens.
Description
A classic 1974 Topps vintage football card featuring Cincinnati Bengals Defensive Tackle Ron Carpenter. The card design utilizes the iconic goalpost and banner motif specific to the '74 set. The image shows a close-up sideline photograph of Carpenter in his white road jersey with number 7 visible. The card features the red AFC team banner and a green football helmet icon indicating his position.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Topps design; Bengals team card; features a notable member of the 1970s Cincinnati defense.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Card displays correct 1970s cardstock texture and characteristic Topps 'dot matrix' printing patterns in the red banner. No common counterfeits exist for this specific low-value card.
Flaws to Note
Obvious left-to-right centering issues; soft top and bottom-left corners; minor chipping along the left edge; slight surface wear visible in the white borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
This card is best sold as part of a Bengals team lot or a 1974 Topps set-builder lot to maximize shipping efficiency. Grading is not recommended as the cost of the slab will far outweigh the market value of the card.