1974 Topps Montreal Expos Team Autographs #284
Tim Foli, Bob Bailey, Steve Renko, Mike Marshall, Steve Rogers, Ron Fairly, Ken Singleton, Balor Moore, John Boccabella, Mike Jorgensen, Bill Stoneman · Topps · Team Card / Checklist
Player
Tim Foli, Bob Bailey, Steve Renko, Mike Marshall, Steve Rogers, Ron Fairly, Ken Singleton, Balor Moore, John Boccabella, Mike Jorgensen, Bill Stoneman
Set
1974 Topps Base Set
Year
1974
Card #
#284
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Poor centering, soft corners, significant edge wear, surface staining near center, and faint horizontal creasing on the left border.
Category
Team Card / Checklist
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - This is a common team card in modest condition. It appeals mainly to set builders or Expos team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $8-12, PSA 3: $12-18, PSA 4: $20-25
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition recently sell for $0.99 to $2.50 on eBay. Mid-grade PSA copies (PSA 6 or 7) typically sell for $30-40.
Description
Vintage 1974 Topps Montreal Expos team card featuring facsimile (printed) signatures of the roster. The card displays the classic 1974 Topps vertical design with a green 'Montreal Expos' header against a red border. This is a nostalgic piece of MLB memorabilia for Expos fans, featuring early franchise stars like Ken Singleton and Mike Marshall.
Key Features
1974 Topps design, Montreal Expos franchise history, facsimile signatures of 1970s baseball stars, affordable vintage collectible.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic cardboard stock and print pattern characteristic of 1974 Topps. Note: These signatures are facsimile (pre-printed) and are not hand-signed. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Major centering shift (top-heavy and slightly right), heavy whitening and rounding of all four corners, visible edge chipping/wear on the red borders, and a noticeable brown stain or moisture damage in the center near Steve Renko's name. Small creases are visible on the left edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now/Best Offer), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fee (approx $20+) far exceeds the card's value. List it for a low price or as part of a lot of 1974 Topps cards. Mention 'Facsimile Autographs' in the description to avoid buyer confusion with real signatures.