1987 Topps Randall Cunningham Rookie RC #296
Randall Cunningham · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Randall Cunningham
Set
1987 Topps Football
Year
1987
Card #
#296
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (PR) to PSA 1.5 (FR) - Poor/Fair
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low (for this condition); Strong (for high-grade versions)
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $10-15, PSA 2: $15-20, (Grading costs exceed card value in this condition)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar damaged condition typically sell for $1.00 or less, often in bulk lots. PSA 9 (Mint) copies of this card currently sell for $125-$150, which highlights the massive price gap based on condition.
Description
The 1987 Topps Randall Cunningham Rookie Card features the legendary Philadelphia Eagles dual-threat quarterback in his white game jersey (number 12) with a green nameplate graphic. This card is a staple of 1980s football card collecting. This specific example shows heavy signs of 'love' from a previous owner, featuring prominent horizontal and diagonal creases, significantly rounded corners, and edge chipping.
Key Features
True Rookie Card of a 4-time Pro Bowler and Eagles Hall of Famer. Iconic green and gray design characteristic of the 1987 Topps set.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage Topps card stock; correct color saturation and font for the 1987 set; natural paper aging. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Severe condition issues: Multiple heavy horizontal creases through the middle of the card, vertical creases on the left side, rounded and fraying corners, significant edge wear, and visible surface scuffing. Centering is also shifted significantly toward the bottom-right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost 'filler' or lot item), local card show bargain bins, or Facebook marketplace as part of a lot.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will be 10-20x the final value of the card. Your best strategy is to list it as a 'budget-friendly rookie filler' or include it in a larger lot of 1980s Eagles cards. Use well-lit photos that clearly show the creases so the buyer knows the exact condition.