1971 Topps Tony Gonzalez #118
Tony Gonzalez · Topps · Base
Player
Tony Gonzalez
Set
1971 Topps
Year
1971
Card #
#118
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor/Fair) - Significant surface wear, heavy edge chipping, rounded and peeling corners, and visible creases.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Primarily of interest to 1971 Topps set builders or team collectors in this condition.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $10-15, PSA 2: $18-25, PSA 3: $30-40 (Note: Grading cost exceeds the value of the card).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw 1971 Topps commons in 'Poor' to 'Fair' condition typically range from $0.99 to $1.99 plus shipping. Near-mint (PSA 7) copies of this specific card sell for approximately $50-70.
Description
Authentic 1971 Topps baseball card featuring Tony Gonzalez of the California Angels. This iconic set is known for its stark black borders which are prone to chipping. The card features a portrait of Gonzalez with a facsimile signature and the classic 1971 design with light blue 'ANGELS' text at the top.
Key Features
Vintage 1971 Topps design, highly sought after by set builders due to the difficulty of finding cards with clean black borders.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card stock and era-appropriate printing patterns. The 1971 black border series is rarely counterfeited for common players of this caliber. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Extreme chipping on all four black borders, corner rounding with paper loss/softening, heavy surface scuffing in the top-right and left-center, and potential creases. Centering is significantly off-top to bottom.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or a local card shop's penny/dollar bin.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as fees will be higher than the card's worth. Best sold as part of a 1971 Topps starter lot or Angels team set to maximize collector interest. Be transparent about the heavy corner and edge wear in photos.