1969 Topps Frank Buncom #234
Frank Buncom · Topps · Base / Vintage
Player
Frank Buncom
Set
1969 Topps Football
Year
1969
Card #
#234
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX)
Category
Base / Vintage
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $15-20, PSA 4: $25-35, PSA 5: $45-55
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold for $6.00 to $10.00 on eBay. Graded PSA 6 copies recently sold for approximately $60.00, but low-grade copies usually sell for just slightly above shipping costs.
Description
A classic 1969 Topps football card featuring Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Frank Buncom. The card showcases the iconic large-portrait design with a vibrant red background and the player in his blue Chargers jersey (despite the Bengals team designation). The bottom border features the player name in bold text and a circular Bengals tiger logo.
Key Features
Vintage 1969 Topps design; features Frank Buncom, a 3-time AFL All-Star; notable for showing Buncom in his previous team's (Chargers) jersey while listed as a Bengal.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct vintage card stock thickness; porous paper fibers visible under magnification; period-accurate color registration; 'snow' or print defects consistent with 1960s Topps printing presses. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues (shifted heavily to the left); minor whitening and softening on the lower-right and upper-left corners; visible print 'fish eyes' (white specks) in the red background; potential surface wear on the right edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for broad reach), COMC (good for set fillers), or vintage-specific Facebook groups like 'Vintage Football Cards'.
Selling Tips
This card is generally not worth the cost of grading in this condition as the fees would exceed the market value. List it as '1969 Topps Frank Buncom #234 Bengals' with clear photos of the back to verify set details. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for shipping.