1970 Topps Phil Niekro #293
Phil Niekro · Topps · Base
Player
Phil Niekro
Set
1970 Topps Baseball
Year
1970
Card #
293
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right on the front, corners show moderate rounding and softening under magnification, edges show minor chipping, and surface shows light gloss with minor wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Steady demand from vintage set builders and Hall of Fame player collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10 - $25
Graded Value
PSA 4: $15-25, PSA 5: $25-40, PSA 6: $50-75
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of 1970 Topps Phil Niekro #293 in PSA 5 condition range between $25 and $40, while raw mid-grade copies consistently fetch around $10 to $20 depending on exact centering and corner wear.
Description
Vintage 1970 Topps baseball card featuring Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro of the Atlanta Braves. The card features a classic 1970s design with a vibrant color action photograph of Niekro in his home white Atlanta Braves uniform, complete with a facsimile autograph across his midsection and large bold 'BRAVES' text in light blue at the bottom inside a white border.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic 1970 Topps vintage design, early career card for the legendary 300-game winner and knuckleball master.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1970 Topps gray cardboard stock thickness, correct printing dot patterns under magnification, appropriate front gloss and card dimensions. High confidence in authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Slightly off-center from left to right with a wider left border; minor corner rounding consistent with a mid-grade vintage card; light surface wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or vintage Facebook card groups
Selling Tips
Raw cards in this condition do not necessarily warrant the cost of grading unless part of a bulk submission. Photograph clearly out of the top loader on a dark background to highlight corners and edges. Ship securely in a penny sleeve, top loader, and team bag inside a bubble mailer.