1970-71 Topps Hockey Scratch-Off Insert #N/A (Teal/Green Version)
Non-player specific (Game Card) · Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. · Insert / Game Card
Player
Non-player specific (Game Card)
Set
1970-71 Topps Hockey Scratch-Offs
Year
1970
Card #
N/A
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Unscratched. Key issues: Heavy corner rounding (bottom right), edge chipping (bottom right), surface staining/soiling visible across the top-left quadrant and center.
Category
Insert / Game Card
Manufacturer
Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Demand is primarily from Topps set completists or hockey memorabilia collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $15-25, PSA 5: $35-50, PSA 6: $75+. Note: Grading costs usually exceed the value for this specific condition.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade unscratched common 1970s scratch-offs range from $5 to $12. High-grade (PSA 8+) examples can reach $50+, but this card's condition is significantly lower.
Description
A vintage 1970-71 Topps Hockey Scratch-Off game card. This teal card features 40 scratch-off boxes containing hockey outcomes like 'GOAL', 'SAVE', and 'PENALTY'. The bottom features the Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. copyright. This example is unscratched, which is vital for collector value.
Key Features
Unscratched game surface; 1970s vintage Topps insert; part of a popular multi-sport scratch-off gimmick from that era.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock texture for the era; 'PRTD. IN U.S.A.' typeface matches known Topps 1970-71 production; correct teal ink pigment. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding on the bottom-right; noticeable brown staining/dirt on the left side and top; minor ink surface wear across the game boxes; off-center printing towards the bottom edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform due to the specific niche of vintage inserts. Use a 'Buy It Now' format with 'Best Offer' enabled.
Selling Tips
Highlight 'UNSCRATCHED' in the title. Ship in a cardboard-reinforced non-machinable envelope or bubble mailer. Do not grade this specific card as the cost of grading ($19+) is higher than the raw card value.