1971 Topps Roy Foster #157 All-Star Rookie
Roy Foster · Topps · Base / Rookie Cup
Player
Roy Foster
Set
1971 Topps Base Set
Year
1971
Card #
#157
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (PR) to PSA 1.5 (FR) due to heavy surface wear and creases
Category
Base / Rookie Cup
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche; primarily sought by 1971 Topps set builders or Cleveland Indians team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $10 - $15, PSA 2: $18 - $25, PSA 3: $30+ (Grading not recommended cost-wise)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for Roy Foster 1971 Topps in similar Poor-to-Fair condition range from $0.99 to $1.50 plus shipping. Mid-grade PSA 5 examples sell for roughly $20-30.
Description
A 1971 Topps Roy Foster #157 featuring the iconic black borders and the 'Topps 1970 All-Star Rookie' trophy emblem. Foster is shown in his Cleveland Indians away uniform, holding a bat. The card includes a facsimile signature across the bottom right.
Key Features
Includes the highly collectible Topps All-Star Rookie Trophy; part of the notoriously condition-sensitive 1971 Topps set known for black borders that show wear easily.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity; card stock aging is consistent with 1971 production and the specific wear patterns of the black-border ink are typical. Not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Significant edge and corner chipping revealing white cardstock; visible surface creases on the left side and top right; heavy surface scuffing and softening of all four corners; centering is shifted slightly to the bottom-left.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost BIN or part of a lot), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will far exceed the card's market value. Best sold as part of a 1971 Topps starter lot or a team lot to save on shipping costs. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader even for low-grade vintage.