1987 Topps Dwight Gooden #250
Dwight Gooden · Topps · Base
Player
Dwight Gooden
Set
1987 Topps Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
#250
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). The top-right corner shows a noticeable ding/whitening, edges show rough factory cuts and minor chipping against the dark wood grain border, and L/R centering is off-center (approx 65/35).
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate (Nostalgia driven, but mass supply exists from the Junk Wax Era).
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5 - $10, PSA 8: $15 - $25, PSA 9: $35 - $50, PSA 10: $200 - $300 (Grading is NOT cost-effective for this specific copy due to visible flaws).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar Excellent/Near Mint condition regularly sell on eBay for $0.50 to $1.00 shipped. PSA 8 copies sell for around $15-$20.
Description
Features New York Mets star pitcher Dwight Gooden on the iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design. Gooden is shown mid-action in his classic road grey uniform. Printed on traditional cardstock with black Topps logo on the top left.
Key Features
Iconic wood-grain border design from the 1987 Topps set, highly recognizable junk wax era classic featuring 'Doc' Gooden during his prime pitching era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage Topps cardboard stock with typical brown cardboard back. Highly common mass-produced card with zero incentive for counterfeiting. Authenticity Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner wear/ding on the top right corner. Soft edges along the left side. Left-to-right centering is visibly shifted towards the right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk 1987 Topps set, Mets team lot, or via eBay Plain White Envelope (PWE) listing for standard set builders.
Selling Tips
Do not submit for professional grading as the grading fee far exceeds the raw market value. Bundle with other 1980s Dwight Gooden or Mets cards to maximize shipping efficiency and buyer interest.