1972 Topps Tom Seaver #45
Tom Seaver · Topps · Base
Player
Tom Seaver
Set
1972 Topps Baseball
Year
1972
Card #
45
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is slightly heavy to the top and right, minor corner rounding, and some mild edge wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Strong, steady vintage demand from Hall of Fame player collectors and 1970s Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15 - $30
Graded Value
PSA 4: $25-35, PSA 5: $40-60, PSA 6: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of 1972 Topps Tom Seaver in PSA 5 condition generally range between $45 and $60, while raw copies in similar mid-grade condition sell around $20.
Description
1972 Topps Tom Seaver card featuring the iconic 'kidney bean' shaped team name banner at the top in light blue reading METS, with a facsimile autograph printed over the bottom right of the photo. Tom Seaver is shown in his classic pitching windup wearing the New York Mets pinstripe home uniform.
Key Features
Hall of Fame pitcher, iconic 1972 Topps vintage design, highly collectible vintage star card from the peak of his career with the Mets.
Authenticity Indicators
Classic 1972 Topps card stock feel, standard vintage printing dot patterns, correct back text and layout (assumed based on standard front appearance), High confidence.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom and left-to-right centering bias, soft corners showing minor wear, slight chipping along the top edge borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or vintage Facebook card groups for raw sales, or auction houses if professionally graded.
Selling Tips
Keep the card in a penny sleeve and top loader. Clear, high-resolution scans of front and back are essential. Mention specific condition attributes honestly to build buyer trust.