1987 Topps Pete Incaviglia All-Star Rookie #338
Pete Incaviglia · Topps · Base / Rookie Cup (All-Star Rookie)
Player
Pete Incaviglia
Set
1987 Topps Base
Year
1987
Card #
#338
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is noticeably shifted to the left (approx 70/30). Corners show visible softening and white chipping, particularly the bottom left. Edges show rough factory cuts typical of the era.
Category
Base / Rookie Cup (All-Star Rookie)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Moderate - Mainly sought by 1987 Topps set builders, Rangers team collectors, or 'Rookie Cup' enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $30-40, PSA 10: $150-200. Note: Grading costs for this specific card usually exceed its market value unless it is a guaranteed Gem Mint 10.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales average under $1.00. PSA 10 examples occasionally reach $150+, but PSA 8s and 9s often sell for less than the cost of the plastic slab they are housed in.
Description
This 1987 Topps Pete Incaviglia card features the iconic faux wood-grain border design. The card showcases the Texas Rangers slugger in his follow-through swing. It prominently displays the 'Topps All-Star Rookie' gold cup logo in the bottom right corner, a fan-favorite subset designation.
Key Features
Features the 'Topps All-Star Rookie' Cup logo; iconic wood-grain 1987 design; key power hitter for the late 80s Rangers.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The wood-grain pattern and dot-matrix printing on the team logo are consistent with genuine 1987 Topps card stock. This card is not frequently faked due to high print volume.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias; soft bottom-left corner with cardboard fiber exposure; rough factory edges; minor surface speckling in the dark areas of the image.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or set), COMC (for slow-burn individual sale), or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The centering and corner wear will prevent a high grade, making the cost of grading significantly higher than the card's value. List as part of a 1987 Topps lot or a Rangers team set to maximize liquidability.