1974 Topps Mario Guerrero #171
Mario Guerrero · Topps · Base Card
Player
Mario Guerrero
Set
1974 Topps Base Set
Year
1974
Card #
#171
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG). Centering is heavily shifted to the right. The top right corner has a significant crease/bend. Edges show visible wear and several soft corners.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Mario Guerrero is a common player from the 1970s. Demand is limited to Red Sox team set collectors or 1974 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $3-5, PSA 3: $5-8, PSA 4: $10-15 (Note: Grading cost exceeds market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1974 Topps commons in VG condition typically range from $0.50 to $1.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 8 examples of this card generally sell for under $25.
Description
A vintage 1974 Topps Mario Guerrero card features the Boston Red Sox infielder in a defensive fielding crouch. This card reflects the classic 1974 design with colorful arched borders and team name in bold block letters at the top and bottom. This is Mario Guerrero's second-year card.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Red Sox collectible; notable for the distinct arched frame design of the 1974 set.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock shows the appropriate brown/gray cardboard backing typical of 1974 Topps. The ink dot pattern and lack of modern gloss are consistent with the era. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant crease in the upper right corner; poor centering (heavy right bias); rounding on all four corners; minor surface staining/soiling visible on the white borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as part of a lot, COMC for long-term storage/sale, or a local card shop's 'common' bin.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will be much higher than the card's worth. Best sold as part of a 1974 Topps team set or a bulk lot of 1970s vintage cards to save on shipping costs.