1973 Topps Boston Red Sox Team Card #236
1973 Boston Red Sox Team (feat. Carlton Fisk, Carl Yastrzemski, Luis Tiant) · Topps · Base Team Card
Player
1973 Boston Red Sox Team (feat. Carlton Fisk, Carl Yastrzemski, Luis Tiant)
Set
1973 Topps Base
Year
1973
Card #
#236
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is significantly shifted right/down. Visible softening and rounding on all four corners. Possible surface staining or "foxing" on the white borders and slight edge chipping.
Category
Base Team Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. High demand for Red Sox team collectors and 1973 set builders, but value is restricted by the lower condition grade of this specific copy.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.50 - $4.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $8-12, PSA 3: $12-18, PSA 4: $20-25
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in similar VG condition range from $2.00 to $5.00 plus shipping. Graded PSA 7 copies sell for approximately $45-55, while PSA 4-5 copies settle in the $20-30 range.
Description
Vintage 1973 Topps Boston Red Sox Team card featuring a classic full-squad photo in a landscape orientation. The top of the card displays 'BOSTON RED SOX' in bold blue serif lettering typical of the 1973 design. This card features Hall of Famers Carlton Fisk and Carl Yastrzemski among the team members.
Key Features
Includes Hall of Famers Carlton Fisk and Carl Yastrzemski. Represents a beloved era of Red Sox history. Classic 'shadow box' style frame design specific to the 1973 Topps set.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The card shows correct 1973 Topps font style and paper stock aging details. This specific year/card is not frequently targets for high-quality counterfeits in this condition.
Flaws to Note
Heavy centering issues (OC); bottom border is significantly thinner than top. Softened corners with visible cardboard fiber fraying. Background of the border shows some yellowing/browning from age. General surface wear consistent with an ungraded vintage card.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now or low-start auction) or COMC. It is also an excellent candidate for a 'dollar bin' at a local card show or for a Red Sox team collector on Facebook marketplace groups.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) far exceeds the market value of a PSA 3 copy. List with clear photos of the front and back. Use keywords: 'Vintage 1973 Topps Red Sox Team Card #236 Yastrzemski Fisk'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a cardboard mailer.