1961 Post Cereal Norm Cash #40
Norm Cash · Post Cereal · Food Issue / Base
Player
Norm Cash
Set
1961 Post Cereal Baseball
Year
1961
Card #
#40
Condition Grade
Authentic (Hand-Cut). Estimated Grade: PSA 2 (Good) due to rough hand-cutting, soft corners, and edge wear.
Category
Food Issue / Base
Manufacturer
Post Cereal
Demand Level
Moderate. Norm Cash is a Tigers legend, and there is a dedicated base of food-issue and team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $20.00 - $30.00; PSA 3: $35.00 - $45.00; PSA 4: $55.00 - $70.00
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw, hand-cut 1961 Post Cash cards range from $6 to $12 depending on the neatness of the cut. PSA 5 (EX) examples have recently sold in the $80-$100 range.
Description
This is a 1961 Post Cereal Norm Cash card, originally appearing on the back of cereal boxes. The card features a portrait of Cash in his Detroit Tigers uniform on the left, with biographical information, a bio paragraph, and his 1960/Life major league statistics on the right. This specific example is hand-cut from the original box.
Key Features
Includes 1961 American League batting champion Norm Cash; iconic early 60s food issue; unique biographical information rarely seen on standard Topps cards of the era.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct chipboard/cereal box stock thickness; period-accurate typography; dull matte finish. Confidence: High. These are rarely faked in this condition but are often misidentified as standard Topps cards by novices.
Flaws to Note
Significant rough edges from hand-cutting that encroach on the dotted border lines; soft corners; visible edge wear; natural cardboard toning/discoloration common for cereal box stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the high volume of vintage set builders. A Detroit-area sports card show would also be a strong venue.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees ($19+) exceed the raw market value. List it with 'Detroit Tigers' and 'Hand Cut' in the title. Use a clear photo showing the edges, as collectors of these sets care deeply about how close to the lines the cut was made.