1972-73 Topps Joe DePre #241
Joe DePre · Topps · Base
Player
Joe DePre
Set
1972-73 Topps Basketball
Year
1972
Card #
#241
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is significantly off-top to bottom. The corners show visible rounding/softening, particularly the bottom right. Edges exhibit minor chipping and the surface appears to have light staining or toning characteristic of old card stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Joe DePre is a common player for this set and the card is relatively available in mid-to-low grades. Demand is primarily from set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $18-25, PSA 4: $30-40
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar VG condition typically sell for $1.50 to $4.00 including shipping. High-grade PSA 8 or better examples can fetch over $50, but this specific copy would not reach that tier.
Description
This 1972-73 Topps Joe DePre card features the classic 1970s 'bubble letter' design with 'NEW YORK' prominently displayed in blue psychedelic-style font at the top. DePre, a guard for the New York Nets (ABA), is shown in a crouched defensive stance against a vibrant cyan background. The bottom footer contains his name in bicolored red and black text.
Key Features
Classic 1970s Topps design; represents the ABA (American Basketball Association) era of the New York Nets; vintage card stock.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct coarse gray card stock on the reverse; age-appropriate ink absorption; no signs of high-gloss modern reproduction. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-heavy centering; rounded corners (bottom left and right); edge wear; general surface toning and minor dirt/staining typical of ungraded Topps cards from this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for common vintage cards like this, or locally at a card show in a 'dollar bin'.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value and condition, grading is not recommended as the cost of grading will exceed the card's value. List as a 'Buy It Now' for set builders or include it in a lot of mid-70s Topps basketball cards to maximize shipping efficiency.