1973 Topps Phil Niekro #350
Phil Niekro · Topps · Base / Hall of Fame
Player
Phil Niekro
Set
1973 Topps Base Set
Year
1973
Card #
#350
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Estimated. The card exhibits soft/rounded corners, significant edge wear with white chipping on the purple/pink borders, and centering is heavy to the right (approx 70/30). Surface shows minor print defects and some light scratching.
Category
Base / Hall of Fame
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Phil Niekro is a Hall of Famer, but this is not his rookie card. Demand is steady among set builders and Braves franchise collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$4.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $8-12; PSA 3: $15-20; PSA 4: $25-35
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw Phil Niekro 1973 Topps cards in similar mid-grade/low-grade condition typically range from $3.00 to $9.00 plus shipping. PSA 3 copies have recently sold in the $18-22 range.
Description
This is an original 1973 Topps #350 Phil Niekro baseball card featuring the legendary knuckleballer. The design is iconic of the 73' set, featuring a vertical layout with bold purple and pink borders and a 'Braves' team header. Niekro is shown in a classic pitching follow-through/ready pose wearing the vintage Atlanta Braves 'feather' jersey. The card includes a facsimile signature across the image and a small baseball icon in the corner indicating his position as 'Pitcher'.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro. Part of the highly collected 1973 Topps set known for its colorful borders. High-number series cards in this set are more valuable, though #350 is a mid-series star card.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card shows correct 1973 Topps card stock thickness and appropriate 'dot pattern' printing consistent with vintage lithography. The age-appropriate toning on the back (not shown but inferred from front wear) and the specific wear patterns on the ink are consistent with 50+ year old cardboard. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding on all four corners. Heavy edge wear/chipping, which is very common and visible on the dark purple ink. Centering is shifted toward the right border. Surface appears to have light handling wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction or Buy It Now), COMC, or Sportlots. For a card in this condition, eBay is the most efficient market for reaching vintage set builders.
Selling Tips
Due to the estimated grade of PSA 3, grading this card is NOT recommended as the cost of grading will exceed the market value of the slab. Sell it as a 'Raw' vintage star card. Use high-resolution scans and mention 'Excellent/Very Good' condition in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a reinforced bubble mailer or via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.