1973 Topps Lynn McGlothen #51
Lynn McGlothen · Topps · Base Card
Player
Lynn McGlothen
Set
1973 Topps Baseball Base Set
Year
1973
Card #
51
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Card shows significant top-to-bottom centering issues (roughly 90/10), rounded corners with visible fraying, and noticeable edge wear on the right side. Surface appears relatively clean but displays typical vintage age toning.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche appeal for team set builders or vintage set completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $3-5, PSA 3: $6-10, PSA 4: $12-18 (Note: Grading cost exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in similar condition range from $0.99 to $2.50 including shipping. PSA 8 copies (high grade) sell for approximately $25-$35.
Description
A classic 1973 Topps baseball card featuring Boston Red Sox pitcher Lynn McGlothen. The card features the iconic '73 design with a rounded frame and a small silhouette of a pitcher in the bottom-right corner. McGlothen is pictured in a close-up portrait wearing a Red Sox cap with the classic 'B' logo.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Topps design; early career card for the All-Star pitcher; classic Boston Red Sox team collectibility.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage card stock (charcoal/gray inner core); appropriate ink bleed and half-tone dot patterns in the printing; correct '73 copyright style. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
O/C (Off-center) top-to-bottom; soft/rounded corners; edge chipping along the right border; slight surface dulling typical of 50-year-old cardboard.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (low-cost PWE listing), COMC (bulk submission), or local card show 'dollar boxes'. Not recommended for major auction houses.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will far exceed the value. Sell as part of a lot or set to maximize interest. Use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping for $1.00 to keep the total cost attractive to budget collectors.