1974 Topps Traded Reggie Cleveland #157T
Reggie Cleveland · Topps · Base (Traded Subset)
Player
Reggie Cleveland
Set
1974 Topps Traded
Year
1974
Card #
#157T
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is shifted significantly to the left (approx 70/30). Corners show slight wear, and edges appear reasonably clean, but surface assessment is limited by photo quality.
Category
Base (Traded Subset)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily from team collectors (Red Sox) or those attempting to complete the full 1974 Topps master set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15; PSA 6: $20-25; PSA 7: $40-50
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 7 copies have recently sold in the $45 range, but high-grade specimens (PSA 9) can reach $150+ due to low population counts.
Description
This 1974 Topps Traded card features pitcher Reggie Cleveland following his move to the Boston Red Sox. The card features the iconic 1974 design with a large yellow 'TRADED' banner across the bottom. Cleveland is depicted in a Red Sox cap, which was famously airbrushed by Topps artists for this specific update set.
Key Features
Part of the first-ever 'Traded' set issued by Topps as a separate entity from the main series. Features early 1970s airbrushing techniques used to update player uniforms.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock shows the appropriate cream/gray pulp color for the 1974 series, and the 'TRADED' red ink matches the standard saturation for this set. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias. Minor softening on the top-right and bottom-right corners. Visible white edging suggests some minor shelf wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now) or COMC. It is best sold as part of a lot or to a specialist in vintage Red Sox cards.
Selling Tips
Grading is not recommended for this card as the cost of grading ($19+) exceeds the market value of the card in this condition. Sell raw in a penny sleeve and top loader. Use '1974 Topps Traded Reggie Cleveland Red Sox' in the title.