1968 Topps Orlando Pena #31
Orlando Pena · Topps · Base
Player
Orlando Pena
Set
1968 Topps Baseball
Year
1968
Card #
31
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Good centering with minor corner wear and slight edge softening appropriate for the age.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate, mainly driven by vintage set builders and Detroit Tigers team collectors rather than star player demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10.00 - $15.00, PSA 6: $15.00 - $25.00, PSA 7: $30.00 - $50.00
Comparable Sales
Recent comparable sales for common 1968 Topps cards in similar raw condition generally range between $2.00 and $6.00 depending on exact eye appeal and centering.
Description
Vintage 1968 Topps baseball card featuring pitcher Orlando Pena of the Detroit Tigers. The card showcases a classic color photograph with a simulated woodgrain border style typical of the 1968 Topps set, player's name and position at the top, a facsimile signature across the image, and the team name in bold pink block letters at the bottom.
Key Features
Vintage 1968 Topps set design with colorful pink team lettering, part of a classic late-60s multi-team era, perfect for set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity based on accurate card stock, correct vintage typography, clear printing dot patterns, and proper dimensions fitting era standards. Not a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Slight corner rounding and minor edge wear consistent with binder storage, typical for ungraded vintage cards of this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC are the best platforms for selling common vintage cards to set builders.
Selling Tips
Sell raw in a penny sleeve and top loader unless part of a bulk set lot. Use clear keywords like vintage, Topps, Detroit Tigers, and Orlando Pena in the listing.