1965 Topps Sterling Slaughter #64
Sterling Slaughter · Topps · Base Card / Rookie Year
Player
Sterling Slaughter
Set
1965 Topps Base Set
Year
1965
Card #
#64
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Estimate. Centering is significantly off-top (approx 85/15 bottom-heavy). Corners show rounding and softening, particularly bottom right. Visible surface wear/scratches on right side of image.
Category
Base Card / Rookie Year
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate-Low. Primarily serves set builders completing the 1965 Topps set or Chicago Cubs team collectors. Slaughter had a brief MLB career, which limits his individual player demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $6-10, PSA 3: $12-18, PSA 4: $22-30
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar 'VG' condition range from $3.00 to $6.00 including shipping. PSA 5 (EX) copies have recently sold in the $35-$45 range, but this card would not reach that tier due to centering and corner wear.
Description
A classic 1965 Topps vintage card featuring Chicago Cubs pitcher Sterling Slaughter in his iconic 'hands-over-head' windup pose. The card features the vintage 1965 pennant design in the bottom left corner with the Cubs logo and team name. The red bottom border contains the player name and position in white and yellow font.
Key Features
Vintage 1965 Topps design; High-demand team (Chicago Cubs); Early career card of Slaughter; Distinctive 1960s color scheme and photography.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Correct card stock thickness for 1965 Topps (grey/brown back); Authentic lithographic print dot pattern; Natural age toning on borders. This player is not a high-profile target for modern counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
O/C (Off-Center) top-to-bottom; Rounded corners; Soft edges; Noticeable vertical scratch/crease marker on the mid-to-lower right side of the card front; Surface staining near the bottom edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the most effective platform for this specific card due to its high volume of vintage set builders. COMC (Check Out My Cards) is also a good option for lower-value vintage singles.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees ($19+) would exceed the market value of the card in this condition. List it raw with high-quality scans of the front and back. Use keywords like 'Vintage', 'Cubs', and 'Set Filler'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.