1973 Topps Vern Holland #492
Vern Holland · Topps · Base
Player
Vern Holland
Set
1973 Topps Football
Year
1973
Card #
492
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (VG-EX) to PSA 5 (EX)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $20-25, PSA 7: $35-45
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for raw 1973 Topps commons in mid-grade condition typically range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded 1973 common cards in mid-grade (PSA 5/6) typically sell in the $10-$20 range, often sitting on eBay for extended periods.
Description
A vintage 1973 Topps football card featuring Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Tackle Vern Holland. The card depicts Holland in a three-point stance on a grass field, wearing the classic 1970s Bengals uniform. The design features the iconic 1973 Topps 'pennant' and 'block' style with red and green accents.
Key Features
Vintage Topps football card from the early 1970s; Key lineman for the Cincinnati Bengals during the Ken Anderson era; High number series card (#492) which can sometimes be scarcer than lower numbers.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock with correct aging/oxidation; Period-accurate letter-press printing with slight bleed; Confidence level: High. This card is not commonly counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Visible softening on all four corners, especially the bottom-left; Top-to-bottom centering is shifted towards the bottom; Slight edge wear on the left border; Minor surface speckling in the white borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a single or part of a Bengals/1973 Topps lot), COMC, or local card shows as a 'set builder' item.
Selling Tips
This card is best sold as part of a lot of 1973 Topps football cards or to a specific Bengals team collector. Grading is not recommended as the cost of grading significantly exceeds the market value of the card in this condition. Use 'Vintage Cincinnati Bengals' and '1973 Topps Football' in keywords.