1965 Topps Nate Oliver #389
Nate Oliver · Topps · Base
Player
Nate Oliver
Set
1965 Topps Base Set
Year
1965
Card #
389
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (PR) - Poor
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - primarily sought by Dodgers team set collectors or 1965 set completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $5 - $10, PSA 2: $12 - $18, Authentic/Altered: $3 - $5
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for low-grade 1965 Topps commons range from $0.99 to $2.50. Higher grade (PSA 8) examples have sold for $40+, but this card's condition puts it at the minimum market value.
Description
Authentic 1965 Topps baseball card featuring Nate Oliver of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The card features the iconic 1965 design with the blue team pennant logo in the bottom left corner and the bright orange border on the lower third. Nate Oliver is shown in a portrait shot wearing the classic Dodgers cap.
Key Features
Vintage 1960s Topps design; Los Angeles Dodgers team interest; affordable entry-level vintage card.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct vintage card stock thickness; vintage ink absorption patterns; presence of 'cardboard' scent; consistent 1965 Topps pennant typography. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant surface damage including paper loss/scuffing on the hat and face area; heavy corner rounding; edge wear; surface staining and print defects; off-center centering (heavy to the right).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' or low-starting auction), COMC, or a 'dollar bin' at a local card show. Not a candidate for major auction houses.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees ($15+) significantly exceed the card's value. List it clearly as 'Filler Condition' or 'Low Grade' to set expectations. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader using eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.