1961 Post Cereal Billy Martin #190
Billy Martin · Post Cereal · Base / Food Issue
Player
Billy Martin
Set
1961 Post Cereal Baseball
Year
1961
Card #
190
Condition Grade
Authentic (Hand-Cut). Estimated technical grade: 2 (Good) to 3 (Very Good). Centering is poor (typical for hand-cut); corners show significant softening and rounding; edges are rough and manually cut; surface appears to have light foxing or staining.
Category
Base / Food Issue
Manufacturer
Post Cereal
Demand Level
Moderate. Billy Martin collectors and set builders for the 1961 Post Cereal set are the primary market. There is a steady niche demand for vintage food issues.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10 - $25
Graded Value
PSA 2: $25-35, PSA 3: $45-60, PSA 4: $80-100. Note: Cards must be cut neatly along the black lines to receive a numeric grade; otherwise, they are designated 'Authentic'.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for hand-cut authentic copies of this card range from $8 to $22. PSA 3-4 graded examples have recently sold in the $50-$90 range depending on the 'cleanliness' of the hand-cut border.
Description
This is a 1961 Post Cereal Billy Martin #190. A classic food-issue card from the early 60s, this card was originally part of a cereal box back. It features a color portrait of the fiery infielder and legendary manager in his Cincinnati Reds uniform. The card includes his 1960 and career statistics, along with a bio highlighting his 1952 World Series heroics.
Key Features
Vintage 1960s food issue; features Billy Martin, a legendary figure in baseball history; iconic Cincinnati Reds uniform; features detailed biographical information and complete 1960 stats.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The cardboard stock is the correct brownish-grey fiber typical of 1960s cereal boxes. The halftone printing dot pattern in the photo is consistent with 1961 Post production. These are rarely faked in this condition.
Flaws to Note
The card is hand-cut with uneven top and left borders. There is significant rounding on all four corners. Visible surface wear/discoloration in the white areas. The bottom right edge has a slight fraying effect.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to the high volume of vintage set builders. A 'Buy It Now' listing with 'Best Offer' enabled would be most effective.
Selling Tips
Do not attempt to 'trim' the card further to make edges straight, as this can often lead to the card being rejected by grading companies. Use high-resolution scans or photos on a dark background to show the edges clearly. List as '1961 Post Cereal Billy Martin #190 Reds' to capture all relevant searches.