1965 Topps Jim Stewart #504
Jim Stewart · Topps · Base
Player
Jim Stewart
Set
1965 Topps Base
Year
1965
Card #
#504
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (VG). The card shows significant rounding on all four corners, heavy edge wear on the left side, and some surface staining/soiling. Centering is shifted moderately toward the bottom-left.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. While it is a vintage 1960s card, Stewart was a common player. Demand primarily comes from Cubs team collectors and set completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $6.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $18-25, PSA 4: $30-40 (Note: Grading costs exceed the market value of this card in this condition)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1965 Topps high numbers in similar condition range for $3.00 to $8.00 depending on the team. Higher-grade PSA 7 specimens of this card sell for approximately $75-90.
Description
Vintage 1965 Topps baseball card featuring Chicago Cubs utility player Jim Stewart. The card displays the iconic 1965 design with a large player photo, a colorful pennant team logo in the lower-left, and the player name in white block text at the bottom. This high-number card (#504) is a staple for Cubs team collectors and 1965 set builders.
Key Features
1960s vintage Topps design; High number series card (#504) which is historically more difficult to find than low numbers; Classic Chicago Cubs 'Bear' pennant logo; Hall of Fame era utility player.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage card stock with brown/grey cardboard back; correct dot-pattern printing under magnification; natural age-related toning. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Soft and rounded corners; noticeable chipping and white wear along all edges; minor surface wrinkles/creasing near the bottom left; light surface soiling/toning common with age; centering is approximately 65/35 bottom-to-top.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer'), COMC for long-term consignment, or as part of a lot at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value of a common player in mid-low grade, this card is not worth the cost of professional grading. List with a high-resolution scan of the front and back. Use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping for $1.00-$1.50 to keep the total cost attractive to budget collectors.