1987 Topps Johnny Grubb #390
Johnny Grubb · Topps · Base
Player
Johnny Grubb
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
390
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) due to noticeable corner wear, slight bottom edge chipping, and centering slightly heavy to the right.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Common base card from the junk wax era, primarily collected by set builders or nostalgia collectors focusing on the 1987 Topps set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10, PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $15-25
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of common 1987 Topps base cards like Johnny Grubb typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 each individually or as part of set sales.
Description
This is a 1987 Topps baseball card featuring outfielder Johnny Grubb of the Detroit Tigers. The card features the iconic, highly recognizable 1987 Topps wood-grain border design. The front displays a portrait photograph of Grubb wearing a dark Detroit Tigers jacket with the Old English D logo, a Tigers cap, and glasses. A round Detroit Tigers team logo is situated in the upper left corner, with a blue nameplate at the bottom featuring white block text reading Johnny Grubb and the classic Topps cursive logo to the left.
Key Features
Part of the iconic 1987 Topps set featuring the beloved faux wood-grain border design, highly nostalgic for 1980s baseball card collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard card stock and print quality consistent with 1987 Topps mass-produced sets. Colors and wood-grain pattern match authentic Topps production standards. Low counterfeit risk due to low market value of this specific card.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner wear with slight rounding on the top corners, minor edge chipping along the bottom wood-grain border, and the centering is slightly off towards the right side on the front.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (in bulk lots), or local card shop bulk boxes.
Selling Tips
Not economically viable to grade due to grading fees exceeding the final value. Best sold as part of a complete 1987 Topps set or in a bulk team/player lot.