T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Chad Johnson, Carl Pickens (Cincinnati Bengals Trio)
Wide Receiver · Cincinnati Bengals
2004 Topps Total #Not visible
Year & Era
2004 — Modern Era
Card Type
Base Team Subset Card
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint (PSA 7-8 equivalent)
Rarity
Common base card with a high print run.
Overall Assessment
An affordable, nostalgic modern base card featuring notable Cincinnati Bengals playmakers, ideal for casual team set builders.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint (PSA 7-8 equivalent)
Centering Assessment
Front appears reasonably well-centered, slight heavy border on the right, back not visible.
Surface Condition
Near Mint, minor standard gloss wear from handling but no major scratches or creases visible.
Corner Condition
Sharp to light touch on corners, standard for un-slabbed modern base cards.
Edge Condition
Clean edges with minimal chipping typical of Topps Total cardboard stock.
Print Quality
Standard Topps Total production quality for the mid-2000s featuring multi-player layout.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $5.00
Comparison to Known Examples
Typical example for the 2004 Topps Total set, comparable to thousands of raw surviving copies.
Authentication Tips
Verify standard Topps card stock and back text; low-value cards from this era are rarely counterfeited.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading as the grading fees would far exceed the card's market value.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed.
Provenance Notes
Pulled from 2004 Topps Total wax packs or factory sets distributed widely in hobby and retail shops.
Historical Context
Captures the mid-2000s Cincinnati Bengals era featuring offensive stars Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh.
Market Trends
Stable to flat low-end market value driven primarily by team collectors and nostalgic Chad Johnson fans.
Investment Potential
Low investment potential; purely a nostalgic piece for Bengals or wide receiver player collectors.
Similar Cards
2004 Topps Chad Johnson base card, 2004 Fleer Tradition Cincinnati Bengals team cards.
Display & Preservation
Penny sleeve and top loader are sufficient for preservation given its low commercial value.
Interesting Facts
Topps Total was famous for its massive checklist encompassing hundreds of players and comprehensive team subsets.