1965 Topps J.C. Martin #442
J.C. Martin · Topps · Base
Player
J.C. Martin
Set
1965 Topps Base Set
Year
1965
Card #
442
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) - Centering is top-heavy and skewed right; visible corner rounding, edge wear, and surface staining/foxing.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primary demand comes from 1965 Topps set builders or White Sox team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $5-8, PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $18-25 (Note: Grading cost exceeds the value of the card at this grade).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw mid-grade commons from 1965 Topps range from $1 to $4. High-grade PSA 8 examples of this specific card sell for $50-$70, but this specimen does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
A vintage 1965 Topps J.C. Martin card featuring the classic 'pennant' design. The card shows Martin in his Chicago White Sox catcher's gear. It features the iconic orange bottom border and blue team pennant logo typical of the 1965 set.
Key Features
Vintage 1960s Topps design; notable as a common card of a solid Major League catcher who later won a World Series with the 1969 Mets.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Features the correct cardboard stock (gray back), period-accurate printing dots (rosettes), and age-appropriate wear. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding (bottom right is soft), edge chipping on the right side, surface staining/dirt on the white borders, and centering is approximately 70/30 top-to-bottom.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE/low cost shipping item), COMC, or in a local card shop's vintage bargain bin.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will be much higher than the market value. Sell it as part of a White Sox team lot or a 1965 Topps starter lot to maximize interest. Use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep costs low for the buyer.