1971-72 Topps Neil Johnson Virginia Squires #199
Neil Johnson · Topps · Base / Common
Player
Neil Johnson
Set
1971-72 Topps Basketball
Year
1971
Card #
#199
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Poor centering, significant corner wear, and edge chipping.
Category
Base / Common
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily from set builders or ABA historians. Neil Johnson is a 'common' tier player in this set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $10-15; PSA 4: $18-25; PSA 2: $5-8
Comparable Sales
Recent raw common cards from the 1971 Topps set in similar low-grade condition sell for $0.99 to $2.50. High-grade (PSA 8+) copies of this card occasionally sell for $40+, but this card does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
A 1971-72 Topps basketball card featuring Neil Johnson of the ABA's Virginia Squires. The card features the iconic 'psychedelic' bubble-font team name in red and black. It shows Johnson in his white Virginia jersey against a solid red background.
Key Features
Features the unique 1971 Topps design; represents the historical American Basketball Association (ABA) era; highlights the Virginia Squires franchise.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'halftone' printing dots in the portrait and the specific card stock texture are consistent with 1970s Topps production. This specific common card is rarely counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Obvious corner rounding (bottom right is heavy); top edge chipping/fraying; centering is shifted heavily towards the top and left; surface has minor spotting or wax residue typical of the era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now) or COMC. It is best sold as part of a lot of 1971 Topps cards rather than a standalone item due to low individual value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees ($19+) exceed the value of the card by a wide margin. List with high-quality scans to show the corner wear clearly. Mention 'ABA' and 'Virginia Squires' in the title to attract team collectors.