1975 Topps 1965 MVP Willie Mays / Zoilo Versalles #199
Willie Mays, Zoilo Versalles · Topps · Base / Sub-set / HOF Multi-Player
Player
Willie Mays, Zoilo Versalles
Set
1975 Topps Base Set
Year
1975
Card #
199
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is significantly shifted to the bottom-left. The top-left and bottom-left corners show visible rounding and white wear. Edges show chipping, particularly on the left side, and the surface shows typical vintage aging.
Category
Base / Sub-set / HOF Multi-Player
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. While Willie Mays is highly collectible, this is a multi-player subset card which usually commands less than his solo base cards. Demand is driven by 1975 set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $18-25, PSA 4: $30-40
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar VG condition range from $6.00 to $10.00. PSA 4 copies have recently sold in the $35 range, while PSA 7 examples go for over $100.
Description
This 1975 Topps card commemorates the 1965 Most Valuable Players from both leagues as part of the '25 Years of Topps' series. The card features Hall of Famer Willie Mays in his San Francisco Giants uniform and Zoilo Versalles of the Minnesota Twins. The design uses the iconic high-contrast pink and yellow color block borders synonymous with the 1975 set.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame legend Willie Mays; part of the popular 1975 Topps set known for its vibrant colors; double league MVP commemorative card.
Authenticity Indicators
The card stock displays the correct grey cardboard back characteristic of 1975 Topps; the print pattern (ben-day dots) is visible under magnification. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Heavy left-to-right and top-to-bottom centering issues (miscut appearance); soft, rounded corners on the left side; edge chipping on the yellow border; general surface wear consistent with age.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to the high volume of vintage set builders. It could also be sold as part of a lot of 1975 Topps cards.
Selling Tips
Due to the centering and corner wear, the cost of grading will likely exceed the value added. Sell this raw. Use keywords like '1975 Topps Mays MVP' and 'Vintage Giants' to attract collectors. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a cardboard mailer.