1973 Topps Bob Veale #314
Bob Veale · Topps · Base
Player
Bob Veale
Set
1973 Topps Base Set
Year
1973
Card #
314
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG-EX) Estimated. Centering is heavily shifted to the left (approx 85/15). Corners show significant softening and rounding, particularly the top-left and bottom-right. Surface shows some speckling/foxing and minor edge wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Currently a common vintage card mainly sought by Red Sox team collectors or those completing full 1973 sets.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $5-8, PSA 3: $10-15, PSA 4: $18-25 (Note: Grading costs exceed the value of the card).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar VG condition range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 (NM-MT) copies typically hover around $35-45, but this card would not reach that tier due to centering and corner wear.
Description
Featured here is a 1973 Topps Bob Veale card #314, showing the left-handed pitcher in his Boston Red Sox uniform. This vintage card features the classic 1973 Topps design with a rounded photo frame and a silhouette pitcher icon in the bottom right corner. While Bob Veale was a standout with the Pirates, this card captures the tail end of his career in Boston.
Key Features
Vintage 1973 design; two-time All-Star pitcher; Boston Red Sox team interest; high-number series association (though this specific card is mid-series).
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card stock shows the appropriate grey-tan cardboard typical of early 70s Topps; the lithographic dot pattern is consistent with period printing; the 'pitcher' silhouette and font styles match known 1973 Topps examples.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues; rounded corners (visible top-left and bottom-right); minor edge chipping; slight surface dust/pitting near the top border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or a low-cost 'Buy It Now'), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory, or local card shop 'bargain bins'.
Selling Tips
This card is best sold as part of a 1973 Topps team set or a large vintage lot to maximize shipping efficiency. If selling individually, use 'Standard Envelope for Trading Cards' on eBay to keep shipping costs under $1.00. Do not submit for professional grading, as the grading fee will be significantly higher than the card's market value.