Certificate #F6287E40E29B · Basketball
Topps Basketball · #100 · 1970
Keep raw. Grading costs more than it adds.
Estimate, not an official grade.
Each check is scored out of 10 on both sides. The lowest one caps the TCGAI Score.
Estimated by the AI from the photo. Borders drawn wider than real so the offset shows.
| Check | Front | Back |
|---|---|---|
| Centering | 7 | 10 |
| Corners | 6 | 6.5 |
| Edges | 7 | 7 |
| Surface | 6 | 7 |
| Whitening | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Holo / foil | 6 | 7 |
Limited by Corners 6 multiple visible surface defects
Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more. Marks on the photos show the area named, not an exact spot.
No defects listed at this photo resolution.
Back Minor surface rubbing/scuffing is visible in the text block area and some light print-related dots.
Front The whitening is concentrated at the corners and the right/bottom edge silvering.
Back Even spread of perimeter wear along edges and corners.
An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.
Graded 6
$270
Raw, ungraded
$129
Grading premium
+110%
| Grade | Average | Range and sales |
|---|---|---|
| Raw | $129 | $82.50 – $250 · 11 listings |
| Grade 1 | $150 | 1 sale |
| Grade 2 | $120 | 1 sale |
| Grade 3 | $150 | $140 – $160 · 3 sales |
| Grade 4 | $180 | $160 – $200 · 2 sales |
| Grade 5 | $210 | $180 – $230 · 2 sales |
| Grade 6 This card | $270 | $270 – $290 · 3 sales |
| Grade 7 | $570 | $550 – $600 · 2 sales |
| Grade 8 | $500 | 1 sale |
Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot. Muestra insuficiente (graded=3, validListings=32, mínimo=5). Rango estimado con baja confianza.
Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.
Iconic rookie maintains steady value driven by Kareem's legacy; recent graded 7 sale flat but high grades hold premium amid basketball nostalgia boom.
Next months. Stable with potential upside from auction activity
Long term. Rising as Kareem's historical significance endures and population ages
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. on April 16, 1947) was a legendary basketball player dominant at every level. He led Power Memorial High School to a 79-2 record including a 71-game winning streak, guided UCLA to three straight NCAA titles (1967-1969), and won six NBA championships with the Milwaukee Bucks (1971) and Los Angeles Lakers (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988). Drafted #1 overall by the Bucks in 1969, he played 20 seasons, earned 19 All-Star nods, 10 All-NBA First Team selections, and 5 All-Defensive First Team honors. This rookie card captures him as 'Lew Alcindor' pre-name change to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Released in 1970 as part of the 1969-70 Topps Basketball set, distributed in wax packs across the United States.
Condition. Check for centering issues (common flaw, especially top/bottom), chipping on black borders, print defects on the sky blue background, corner wear, and edge dents. Reverse printing is prone to off-centering.
Storage. Store in card saver or semi-rigid holder within a cool, dry environment away from sunlight; use top-loaders for graded slabs; avoid stacking ungraded copies.
Authenticity. Examine for correct card stock thickness, sharp registration of name/logo, original Topps copyright on back; fakes often have blurry printing or modern paper feel. Verify high grades via graded/graded population reports; no official reprints exist.
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