1987 Topps Eric Davis #500
Eric Davis · Topps · Base
Player
Eric Davis
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
500
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy toward the left border and bottom border. Corners show mild softening/wear under magnification. Edges have very minor chipping along the wood-grain border. Surface appears generally clean with a few minor print dots typical of 1987 Topps.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Steady nostalgic demand from 1980s set builders and Cincinnati Reds team collectors, though mass production limits significant price appreciation for base cards in lower condition grades.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5 - $10, PSA 6: $10 - $15, PSA 7: $15 - $25, PSA 8: $30 - $50
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of the 1987 Topps Eric Davis #500 routinely sell on eBay and at card shows for $0.50 to $2.00 depending on condition. PSA 8 examples typically fetch around $25 to $40.
Description
1987 Topps Baseball card featuring Cincinnati Reds star outfielder Eric Davis, card number 500. This iconic set is instantly recognizable by its classic faux wood-grain border design. The front features a crisp action portrait of Davis holding a baseball in his Reds uniform with the team logo circle in the upper left corner and his name displayed prominently in a pink banner at the bottom.
Key Features
Features the iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain design, one of the most recognizable and nostalgic sets in baseball card history. Eric Davis was one of the most exciting, dynamic players of the late 1980s, known for his incredible power-speed combination and stellar defense with the Cincinnati Reds.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Card stock thickness, gloss level, and back typography match authentic 1987 Topps production standards. This card is from the junk wax era and is rarely counterfeited as raw copies are readily available and inexpensive.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering shift to the left and bottom on the front. Minor corner wear and edge chipping along the dark wood-grain borders which is extremely common for this vintage set. Light surface wear consistent with being stored raw.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shops/shows as part of a bulk lot or player collection.
Selling Tips
Due to low raw value, it is not economically viable to grade this specific card unless part of a bulk submission for a complete set build. Best sold as part of a larger lot of 1987 Topps stars or a dedicated Eric Davis player lot. Ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a rigid mailer.