1971-72 Topps Jerry Chambers #104
Jerry Chambers · Topps · Base
Player
Jerry Chambers
Set
1971-72 Topps Basketball
Year
1971
Card #
104
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is significantly off-top to bottom (approx 85/15). Corners show heavy rounding and softening. Surface displays visible chipping and possible light creasing on the left edge. Minimal surface wear but overall age-related dulling.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche. Primarily sought after by Buffalo Braves team collectors or 1971 Topps set builders. Jerry Chambers was a solid pro but not a Hall of Famer.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $6.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $18-25, PSA 4: $30-40
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-low grade 1971 Topps commons like Chambers range from $1 to $5 plus shipping. Graded PSA 7s of this card have sold for $60-80, but this specimen will not reach that grade due to centering and corner wear.
Description
A vintage 1971-72 Topps basketball card featuring Buffalo Braves forward Jerry Chambers. This card utilizes the iconic psychedelic 'bubble letter' font for the city name 'Buffalo' at the top. The image features a studio portrait of Chambers in a bright pink background box. The bottom of the card lists his name and 'Braves Forward' in bold black and orange/red lettering. The card exhibits typical high-wear characteristics of the early 70s Topps oversized stock.
Key Features
Early Buffalo Braves franchise card. Features the popular 1971-72 psychedelic design. Chambers was a 1966 NCAA Final Four MOP, making his cards popular with college basketball historians.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct light gray cardboard stock thickness. Tiny halftone dots visible in the pink background color. Authentic period-specific typography on the nameplate. High confidence (95%).
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering bias. All four corners are softened/rounded. Visible wear on the vertical edges, particularly the left side. General vintage surface toning.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card as a 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer' enabled. It would also do well as part of a lot of 1971 Topps basketball vintage commons.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The grading fee (approx $15-$25) exceeds the potential value increase for a low-grade common. Use high-resolution scans or photos on a dark background to show the border edges clearly. Mention 'Buffalo Braves' in the title to attract franchise history collectors.