1970 Topps Ken Avery #168
Ken Avery · Topps · Base
Player
Ken Avery
Set
1970 Topps Baseball (Note: Player is a Football Linebacker)
Year
1970
Card #
#168
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is decent at roughly 45/55 top-to-bottom and 50/50 left-to-right on the inner frame, but the outer card-stock shows significant corner wear, edge chipping, and a rough surface texture with several print snow defects in the background.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Mostly sought after by set builders or Bengals team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $15-20, PSA 4: $25-30
Comparable Sales
Recent ungraded VG condition sales of similar 1970 football commons range from $0.99 to $2.50. PSA 7 copies usually sell for $40-50, but this card would not reach that tier.
Description
A vintage 1970 Topps football card featuring Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Ken Avery. The card design is iconic for its bold red borders and the 'cartoon figure' illustration in the bottom left corner. Avery is pictured in a crouching stance in his blue/white jersey. The reverse (not shown) typically features player stats and a cartoon 'fun fact'.
Key Features
Vintage 1970 Topps set design, Bengals team history, iconic red border design which is highly susceptible to chipping.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card displays the correct cardboard stock thickness and porous texture typical of 1970 Topps. The green 'BENGALS' text uses the correct period font and ink saturation. This player/card is not a high-risk target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding on all four corners, especially the top left and bottom right. Visible edge wear and white chipping on the red borders. Surface 'snowing' or white print spotting is present in the green grass area of the photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now), COMC, or in a local card shop dollar bin. This is best sold as part of a larger 1970 Topps lot to save on shipping.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee will far exceed the card's market value. If selling on eBay, use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping for $1.11 to keep the total cost attractive to budget set builders. Use keywords like 'Vintage Bengals' and 'Set Filler'.