1971 Topps Bob Barton #103
Bob Barton · Topps · Base Card
Player
Bob Barton
Set
1971 Topps Base Set
Year
1971
Card #
#103
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (PR) to PSA 1.5 (FR). The card exhibits a heavy horizontal crease through the center, significant edge wear with chipping, rounded corners, and a light crease in the upper right. Centering is shifted moderately to the right.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily from 1971 Topps set builders looking for budget 'gap fillers' or team collectors of the San Francisco Giants.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $5-10, PSA 2: $12-18, PSA 3: $25-35 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds the value of this specific card).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar distressed condition (P/FR) typically sell for $0.99 to $1.50 on eBay. Mid-grade raw copies (VG-EX) sell for $3-5. Graded PSA 8 examples of this card (common for high-end set builders) can reach $75+, but this card does not qualify for that tier.
Description
A vintage 1971 Topps baseball card featuring San Francisco Giants catcher Bob Barton. The card features the iconic black-bordered design of the 1971 set, though this specific example shows significant wear. Barton is pictured in a crouching catcher's pose wearing a home Giants jersey and holding a mitt. The player name is housed in a green circle at the top right, with 'GIANTS' in yellow block letters at the bottom.
Key Features
Part of the highly sensitive 1971 Topps set known for its black borders which easily show wear; vintage San Francisco Giants collectible; high-number adjacent set placement.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock shows the correct grey-toned cardboard characteristic of the 1971 Topps era. The color registration of the 'GIANTS' text and the green circle match manufacturing standards. This is not a commonly counterfeited card due to its low market value.
Flaws to Note
Major horizontal crease across the middle is the primary defect. Heavy chipping on the black borders (typical for 1971), several soft/rounded corners, and vertical surface wear on the right edge. Centering is approximately 65/35 left-to-right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a low-cost 'Buy It Now' with free shipping (PWE), or as part of a 1971 Topps bulk lot. It could also be sold in a 'quarter bin' at a local card show or shop.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees ($19+) are significantly higher than the card's market value. If listing online, use a high-resolution scan to clearly show the crease so the buyer knows exactly what they are receiving. Use '1971 Topps Bob Barton Giants #103' as the primary title.