1974 Topps New York Mets Team Card #182
Tom Seaver, Tug McGraw, Jerry Koosman, Rusty Staub, Cleon Jones, Ed Kranepool, Jerry Grote, John Milner, Wayne Garrett, Jon Matlack, Bud Harrelson, Felix Millan · Topps · Base - Team Card / Multi-Player
Player
Tom Seaver, Tug McGraw, Jerry Koosman, Rusty Staub, Cleon Jones, Ed Kranepool, Jerry Grote, John Milner, Wayne Garrett, Jon Matlack, Bud Harrelson, Felix Millan
Set
1974 Topps Base Set
Year
1974
Card #
#182
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Authentic. Notable issues include significant top-heavy centering (nearly 90/10), soft rounded corners, visible edge wear and chipping on the red borders, and surface debris or light staining on the right-side white border.
Category
Base - Team Card / Multi-Player
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Constant demand from Mets team collectors and vintage set completionists. Tom Seaver's presence on the card maintains a baseline level of interest.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.50 - $4.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $6-10, PSA 3: $12-18, PSA 4: $20-25
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card in 'Good' to 'Very Good' condition typically range from $2.00 to $5.00 on eBay. PSA 5 examples recently sold for approximately $30-35, but this specific card's centering would prevent that grade.
Description
Vintage 1974 Topps New York Mets Team Card featuring facsimile (printed) autographs of the legendary 'Ya Gotta Believe' era squad. The front features iconic names like Hall of Famer Tom Seaver and Tug McGraw. The card uses a classic yellow bat-cross design over a green header with vibrant red borders. This is a staple for Mets team collectors and 1974 set builders.
Key Features
Features facsimile signatures of several key Mets legends including HOFer Tom Seaver. Part of the iconic 1974 Topps design. High nostalgia value for Mets fans of the early 70s era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The card stock shows the appropriate vintage gray/brown cardboard characteristic of 1974 Topps. The ink patterns and facsimile signature thickness match known originals. This card is rarely counterfeited as it is a common team card.
Flaws to Note
Major centering shift toward the top edge. All four corners show significant softening and white display through the red ink. Edges have 'snowing' (chipping) common to red-border cards of this era. A small dark mark/stain is visible above the 'n' in Jon Matlack.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with Best Offer), COMC for a hands-off approach, or Facebook vintage baseball card groups.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value and high centering issues, grading is NOT recommended as the cost would far exceed the card's value. Use clear photos of both front and back. List as '1974 Topps Mets Team #182 Seaver Tug McGraw' to capture search traffic for those specific stars.