1987 Topps Juan Nieves #561
Juan Nieves · Topps · Base Card
Player
Juan Nieves
Set
1987 Topps
Year
1987
Card #
#561
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card has significant centering issues typical of the '87 Topps set, being heavy toward the right and bottom edges. Top-right corner shows slight wear.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Common. While there is nostalgia for the 1987 Topps wood-grain set, Juan Nieves is not a Hall of Famer or a high-demand retired star, making this a common 'filler' card for set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $150-200. Note: Grading costs far exceed the current market value of this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Recent eBay sales show PSA 9 copies selling for approximately $18-25 and PSA 10 copies for $100+ due to the difficulty of getting a perfect grade on this easily-chipped set.
Description
A classic 1987 Topps baseball card featuring Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Juan Nieves. The card showcases the iconic wood-grain border design on the reverse (though not visible here) and the vibrant 1980s team-colored inner borders on the front. Nieves is shown in his home pinstripe Brewers uniform.
Key Features
Features the iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain design style. Juan Nieves was a notable young pitcher for the Brewers, famously throwing a no-hitter in 1987, the year this card was released.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is from the 'Junk Wax' era (1987-1994) where production numbers were in the millions. It features the authentic Topps logo and color palette of the 1987 set. It is not a card that is typically counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable centering shift toward the bottom-right corner. There is visible whitening/chipping on the upper right corner. The 'junk wax' era high production volume limits the value of this card significantly unless it is in perfect PSA 10 condition.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a 1987 Topps complete set or a Milwaukee Brewers team lot on eBay. Not worth the individual shipping costs to sell as a single unless through COMC (Check Out My Cards).
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) is significantly higher than the card's worth. Best used for an 'in-person' autograph opportunity or kept as a nostalgic collectible. If listing, use keywords like '87 Topps', 'Milwaukee Brewers', and 'Vintgage Baseball'.