1987 Topps Jose Canseco #20 & 1987 Topps All-Star Jose Canseco #604
Jose Canseco · Topps · Base and Sub-Set Insert (All-Star)
Player
Jose Canseco
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
#20 and #604
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) estimated for both cards based on visible clean borders and sharp corners, minor centering shifts noted
Category
Base and Sub-Set Insert (All-Star)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Low, driven primarily by 80s nostalgia and player collectors rather than heavy modern investment demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $5.00 for the pair
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-35, PSA 10: $75-150 each
Comparable Sales
Raw 1987 Topps Jose Canseco cards consistently sell for $0.50 to $2.00 each individually on eBay and at local card shops.
Description
A lot of two iconic 1987 Topps Jose Canseco cards featuring the classic wood-grain border design. The first is his base card #20 showing Canseco in an Athletics batting jacket against a blue background. The second is his All-Star subset card #604 featuring a red background and distinctive All-Star banner across the top. Both cards display vibrant colors and clean white borders characteristic of well-preserved 1987 Topps stock.
Key Features
Features the iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain design, highly recognizable 80s aesthetics, and represents one of the premier sluggers of the 1980s Bash Brothers era for the Oakland Athletics.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock, printing dot patterns, and overall image clarity match authentic 1987 Topps production. These mass-produced cards are rarely counterfeited as the raw value is very low.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering variations common to 1987 Topps production, slight potential soft corners upon closer inspection, standard surface gloss imperfections typical of the era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay as a lot, COMC, or local card shows in bargain boxes
Selling Tips
Best sold as a lot together with other 1987 Topps stars to maximize shipping efficiency. Not economically viable to grade due to high population and low market value relative to grading fees.