1973 Topps Danny Cater #414
Danny Cater · Topps · Base
Player
Danny Cater
Set
1973 Topps
Year
1973
Card #
414
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - centering is off-left, corners are soft/rounded, visible surface wear and edge chipping
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by 1973 Topps set builders or Boston Red Sox team collectors. High supply available in the market.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20, PSA 2: $4-6 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1973 Topps cards in VG condition range from $0.25 to $1.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 8 examples of this card generally sell for $25-35, but this specimen does not meet that condition tier.
Description
Authentic vintage 1973 Topps #414 base card featuring Danny Cater of the Boston Red Sox. This card features the iconic 1973 Topps design with a rounded image frame and a pink/black silhouette action icon in the bottom right corner representing 1st Base.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Topps design; notable common-card player who had a 12-season MLB career; pink silhouette variations are hallmarks of this specific set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock shows appropriate aging and porosity for 1973 Topps grey-back cardboard. Printing exhibits the correct dot-matrix pattern and ink bleed typical of high-volume 1970s production.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias (approx. 75/25); all four corners show rounding/softening; bottom-left corner has mild whitening/fraying; top edge shows minor chipping; surface has some typical age-related dulling.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay (as a 'buy it now' or part of a bulk lot) or a local card shop's quarter-bin. Not a candidate for major auction houses or high-fee platforms.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees will far exceed the card's value. List in a 'Common' or 'Team' builder lot to save on shipping. Use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap tracked shipping.