1987 Topps Barry Bonds / Bobby Bonilla Pittsburgh Pirates #320
Barry Bonds, Bobby Bonilla · Topps · Base / Rookie Year Combo / Second Year Bonds
Player
Barry Bonds, Bobby Bonilla
Set
1987 Topps Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
#320
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Estimated due to heavy blurring. Visible softened corners, potential surface wear, and a significant top-left corner ding.
Category
Base / Rookie Year Combo / Second Year Bonds
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Low. While Barry Bonds is a high-profile name, this is a base card produced in massive quantities. Collector interest is steady but supply is very high.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $5-8, PSA 4: $10-12, PSA 2: $3-5
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range from $0.99 to $4.00 including shipping. PSA 9 examples typically sell for $35-45, but this card does not appear to meet that grade threshold based on the provided photo.
Description
Featured here is a classic 1987 Topps wood-grain border style card showcasing Pittsburgh Pirates stars Barry Bonds and Bobby Bonilla. The card features a bright yellow background with two distinct photographic panels: Bonilla on the left in a fielding stance and Bonds on the right in a follow-through swing. This card captures the early 'Killer B\'s' era of Pittsburgh baseball.
Key Features
Includes early appearance of all-time home run leader Barry Bonds. Features the iconic 1987 Topps design. Significant for fans of the 80s/90s Pittsburgh Pirates dynasties.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. This card is from the 'junk wax' era with high production volumes and is rarely counterfeited. The card stock is standard Topps gray-back cardboard from 1987.
Flaws to Note
Based on the image, the top left corner appears rounded or damaged. The overall image quality suggests soft corners and possible surface scratching. Topps cards from this era often suffer from poor centering and print dots.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'buy it now' or as part of a lot. Could also be sold in a 'quarter bin' or 'dollar bin' at a local card show to avoid shipping costs that exceed the card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of grading ($19+) far exceeds the market value of the card in this condition. Sell it raw, highlighting the 'Early Barry Bonds' aspect. If listing on eBay, use eBay Standard Envelope for $0.60 to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.