1972-73 Topps George Carter #242
George Carter · Topps · Base / ABA Player
Player
George Carter
Set
1972-73 Topps Basketball
Year
1972
Card #
242
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX) - Centering is top-heavy and slanted. Rounded corners are visible on all four points, particularly the bottom left. Edge wear and surface debris/soiling present.
Category
Base / ABA Player
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche. Primarily sought by 1972-73 set builders or ABA specific collectors. George Carter was a solid player but lacks the Hall of Fame status that drives 'Hot' market demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $12-18, PSA 4: $20-25, PSA 5: $35-45
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in similar condition range from $2 to $10. Graded PSA 7 and 8 examples exist for much higher, but this specific specimen shows significant wear that limits its ceiling.
Description
Featured here is a 1972-73 Topps George Carter card (#242) from the iconic 'Psychedelic' bubble-letter set. The card depicts Carter in his Virginia Squires uniform holding the red, white, and blue ABA basketball. The design features a bold red background with 'VIRGINIA' in stylized 70s font across the top. This card represents a player from the historic American Basketball Association (ABA) era.
Key Features
Features the 1970s psychedelic font design iconic to the 1972 Topps basketball set. Depicts an ABA player with the classic tri-color ball, making it a favorite for ABA historians and set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The cardboard stock aging, dot-pattern printing in the red background, and the specific typeface match known originals. This card is rarely counterfeited due to its lower market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues (top-heavy with a tilt to the right); soft/rounded corners; edge wear along the bottom; suspected surface grime or spotting in the white border areas.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to its high volume of set-builders and specialized categories for ABA cards.
Selling Tips
Due to the estimated grade and value, it is not recommended to professionaly grade this card, as the grading fees would exceed the card's value. List as 'Raw' with clear photos of the front and back. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader.