1969 Topps John Stofa #41
John Stofa · Topps · Base
Player
John Stofa
Set
1969 Topps Football
Year
1969
Card #
#41
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Corners show wear, left edge has minor chipping, surface shows some print snow, centering is slightly T-B biased.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate; primarily of interest to Bengals team set collectors or 1969 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $20-25, PSA 6: $35-45
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition consistently sell for $5-10 including shipping. PSA 7 copies typically sell for around $60-80.
Description
A classic vintage 1969 Topps football card featuring John Stofa of the Cincinnati Bengals. The card features a vibrant green background with a circular Bengals logo in the bottom right corner. Stofa is seen in his Miami Dolphins jersey (airbrushed to a degree) from his prior stint, a common occurrence in 1960s sets.
Key Features
Early Cincinnati Bengals franchise history; distinctive 1969 Topps 'green border' design; AFL era quarterback card.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct vintage cardboard stock texture; halftone print pattern consistent with 1960s Topps production; correct era-appropriate inks. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner softening on all four corners; minor side-to-side centering bias; typical light 'print snow' in the green field; minor white chipping on the left edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for mid-tier vintage commons; COMC is excellent for long-term listing of vintage set fillers.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you believe it is a PSA 8 or higher, as grading fees will exceed market value. Sell as part of a Bengals team lot or 1969 lot to maximize shipping efficiency.