1971-72 Topps Skeeter Swift #142
Skeeter Swift · Topps · Base
Player
Skeeter Swift
Set
1971-72 Topps Basketball
Year
1971
Card #
142
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (VG). Centering is heavily shifted to the top/left, significant soft corners (rounding top left), visible edge wear, and potential surface creasing on the right side.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate; primarily of interest to ABA team collectors or set builders looking for low-grade filler cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $18-25, PSA 4: $30-40. (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in similar mid-to-low grade condition range from $1.50 to $4.00 plus shipping. High-grade PSA 8 copies have sold for $100+, but this card does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
Original 1971-72 Topps basketball card featuring Skeeter Swift of the Pittsburgh Condors (ABA). The card features the iconic 'bubble letter' team name design at the top and a vibrant green background. Swift is shown in his classic Condors jersey. This is a key piece for ABA team collectors.
Key Features
Features the defunct ABA franchise Pittsburgh Condors; collectible 1971 Topps basketball design; vintage appeal from the early 70s basketball card era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage cardboard stock with natural age-toning; correct 1971 Topps font styles and printing dot patterns; confidence is High as this card is rarely faked due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-left corner rounding; heavy centering issues (left and top borders are much thinner than right and bottom); visible edge chipping and whitening; surface shows some wear and possible light indentations or micro-creasing.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as a low-price Buy It Now (Free Shipping) or in a bundle with other 1971-72 Topps basketball cards.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will far exceed the market value. Use clear photos of the back to verify there are no paper tears or stains. List as '1971-72 Topps Skeeter Swift #142 Pittsburgh Condors ABA'.