1971 Topps Steve Kline #459
Steve Kline · Topps · Base Card
Player
Steve Kline
Set
1971 Topps Base
Year
1971
Card #
#459
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) to PSA 1.5 (Fair)
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low (Niche)
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 card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw common 1971 Topps cards in Poor/Fair condition typically range from $0.25 to $1.50. High-grade (PSA 8+) examples for this specific card can reach $50+, but this specimen is low-grade filler.
Description
A 1971 Topps baseball card featuring New York Yankees pitcher Steve Kline. This iconic set is known for its stark black borders which show wear easily. The front features a color photo of Kline in a pitching pose with the Yankees team name in neon green block letters at the top. A facsimile signature is printed across the middle of the player image.
Key Features
Iconic 1971 Topps black border design; Steve Kline Yankees early career card; highly condition-sensitive set due to black border chipping.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage card stock and era-appropriate ink bleed; high confidence (95%). This card is rarely counterfeited as it is a common player card.
Flaws to Note
Extensive surface creasing across the top and right side; heavy corner rounding; significant edge chipping on the black borders; surface staining/fading; centering is slightly off-bottom.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, local card shop discount bins, or Facebook vintage groups.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will far exceed the market value. Sell it as part of a 1971 Topps team set or a 'junk' vintage starter lot. Use high-resolution photos to show the creases clearly.