1969-70 Topps Don Smith #88
Don Smith · Topps · Base (Tallboy)
Player
Don Smith
Set
1969-70 Topps Basketball
Year
1969
Card #
88
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) to PSA 1.5 (Fair)
Category
Base (Tallboy)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $10-15, PSA 2: $20-25, PSA 3: $35-45
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for raw, heavily worn Don Smith 1969 Topps Tallboys range from $4 to $10. In mid-grades like PSA 5, this card sells for roughly $50-60, but the current condition of this specimen excludes it from that price tier.
Description
Vintage 1969-70 Topps Don Smith (Milwaukee Bucks) card. This iconic 'Tallboy' design features the classic oversized format measuring 2-1/2" by 4-11/16". The card depicts Smith in his Milwaukee Bucks uniform with an oval portrait center and black line-art basketball players in the corners. Reverse features player bio and statistics.
Key Features
Tallboy vintage format, first-year Milwaukee Bucks franchise appearance, high-profile 1969 set containing key rookie cards of Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar).
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic period card stock (dull grey/brown cardboard), correct 'Tallboy' dimensions, dot-pattern printing visible under magnification. This specific card is not commonly faked, though the Alcindor from this set is. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Heavy creasing visible across the top right corner and through the player's head; softening and rounding of all four corners; significant edge wear and surface abrasions; visible staining and paper loss along the bottom edge; centering is significantly off-top to bottom.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC (Check Out My Cards). This specific condition is best suited for a low-cost eBay auction or as a 'filler' for a set builder.
Selling Tips
Due to the heavy damage and creases, grading this card would likely result in a net financial loss after fees. Sell it raw as a 'budget-friendly' filler for vintage set collectors. Use high-resolution photos to clearly show the creases to avoid returns. Use keywords like 'Tallboy,' 'Vintage,' and 'Milwaukee Bucks.','