1971 Topps Richard Neal #87
Richard Neal · Topps (T.C.G.) · Base / Rookie Card
Player
Richard Neal
Set
1971 Topps Football
Year
1971
Card #
87
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is significantly off top-to-bottom. Corners show visible rounding and softening. Edges have considerable wear and white chipping. The surface appears to have typical aging and potential light creasing or surface wear common for the black-bordered set.
Category
Base / Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps (T.C.G.)
Demand Level
Low to Moderate - This is a common card of a non-Hall of Fame player. Demand primarily comes from set builders looking to complete the 1971 Topps football checklist or New Orleans Saints team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $6.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $10-15, PSA 4: $18-25, PSA 2: $5-8
Comparable Sales
Raw commons in this condition typically sell for $1.00 to $4.00 plus shipping. Graded PSA 7s of this card have sold in the $40 range, but lower grades (3-4) rarely trade individually due to shipping/grading costs outweighing value.
Description
This is the reverse side of the 1971 Topps Richard Neal card, featuring the iconic blue and green color scheme from that year's football set. The card features a biographical blurb about his college career at Southern University and his transition to the New Orleans Saints. As a member of the notoriously condition-sensitive 1971 set, the black borders on the front (not seen but inferred) and the card stock of this era are prone to significant wear.
Key Features
Early career card for a long-time NFL defensive end; Part of the highly collected and condition-sensitive 1971 Topps black-border football set.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The '©T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A.' typeface and the characteristic gray/brown recycled card stock are consistent with 1971 production. No indicators of reproduction are present.
Flaws to Note
Poor centering (bottom-heavy), significant corner rounding, and edge chipping. The blue borders on the back show significant white wear. These issues are common for 1971 Topps which is one of the hardest sets to find in high grade.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost 'Buy It Now') or COMC. It is best sold as part of a lot of 1971 football cards or Saints team cards to save on shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees far exceed the market value for this condition. For listing, use a clear scan of both front and back. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader using eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.