1987 Topps Mark Thurmond #191
Mark Thurmond · Topps · Base
Player
Mark Thurmond
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
191
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) - Estimated based on decent centering, slightly soft top-left corner, and light edge wear typical of 1987 Topps wood-grain borders.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Primarily sought after by player collectors or 1987 Topps master set builders rather than investors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Raw common cards from the 1987 Topps set typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 individually, with high-grade PSA 10 examples fetching around $20 to $50 depending on the specific player demand.
Description
This is a classic 1987 Topps baseball card featuring pitcher Mark Thurmond of the Detroit Tigers. The card showcases the iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design, with a vibrant blue player name banner at the bottom, the Topps logo in the lower-left corner, and the circular Detroit Tigers team logo in the upper-left corner. The player is pictured wearing the home white Tigers jersey and cap.
Key Features
Features the highly recognizable and nostalgic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design, a massive set in the hobby era highly collected by set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard card stock and printing characteristics consistent with 1987 Topps production. High confidence in authenticity; not a heavily targeted card for counterfeiters.
Flaws to Note
Minor corner softness particularly on the top-left corner, slight chipping along the wood-grain borders which is very common for 1987 Topps cards due to the dark ink bleed.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best sold as part of a set lot or bulk), or local card shops.
Selling Tips
Best sold raw as part of a complete 1987 Topps set or team lot, as the grading fees would far exceed the market value for an individual common card of this player.