1970 Topps Randy Hundley #496
Randy Hundley · Topps · Base
Player
Randy Hundley
Set
1970 Topps Base Set
Year
1970
Card #
#496
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) / Authentic Altered
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low / Niche
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $10-15, PSA 2: $18-25, PSA 1.5: $12-18 (Grading cost exceeds value)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for PSA 1-2 examples of this card range from $5 to $12. Raw copies in this 'filler' condition typically sell for $0.50 to $2.00 at card shows or in bulk online lots.
Description
1970 Topps Randy Hundley #496 featuring the Chicago Cubs catcher in his chest protector. This vintage card shows significant wear including rounded corners and surface creases. The design features a classic portrait with a facsimile signature at the bottom and a simple grey/white border (mostly lost due to wear).
Key Features
Vintage 1970 Topps design; features popular 1960s/70s Cubs catcher Randy Hundley; classic 'grey border' set which is notoriously difficult to find in high grade due to edge chipping.
Authenticity Indicators
Card stock appears correct for 1970 Topps (brown/grey chipboard back); internal layering visible at worn corners; facsimile signature font matches known originals. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Heavy surface creasing across the player's face and chest; severely rounded corners (becoming oval-shaped); significant edge wear and missing border ink; possible trimming or heavy handling wear that has altered the original rectangular shape.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or local card shop 'dollar bins'.
Selling Tips
Due to the significant damage, this card is best sold as part of a '1970 Topps Starter Lot' or a 'Cubs Team Lot' rather than as a single item. Do not grade this card, as the grading fees ($15-$20 minimum) far outweigh the $2 market value.