1986 Topps Wade Boggs #150
Wade Boggs · Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. · Base Card
Player
Wade Boggs
Set
1986 Topps Base Set
Year
1986
Card #
#150
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). The upper left corner exhibits noticeable wear and slight soft fraying. Top edge shows minor chipping on the black border. Centering is moderately shifted to the top-right.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
Demand Level
Moderate. High nostalgic demand among 80s collectors and Red Sox team set builders, but abundant supply keeps prices modest.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5 - $10 | PSA 7: $10 - $15 | PSA 8: $20 - $30
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in EX-NM condition sell consistently on eBay for $1.00 to $2.00 free shipping. PSA 8 copies average around $20 - $25, while PSA 9s fetch $40 - $50.
Description
1986 Topps #150 Wade Boggs third-base star card for the Boston Red Sox. Features the classic 1986 Topps design with bold team name in red against a black header, full action shot of Boggs in his away gray uniform, and red position circle indicating '3B'. Printed on classic grey cardstock.
Key Features
Hall of Fame member (3,000 hit club), iconic 1986 Topps design, popular vintage junk-wax era card of a key 1980s star.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence (Authentic). Original vintage cardboard stock, correct 1986 Topps layout, font, and color scheme. Due to low market value, counterfeit risk is minimal.
Flaws to Note
Soft top-left corner with wear, slight edge wear visible against the black header banner, off-center top-to-bottom and left-to-right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or low-cost BIN), COMC, local card shows, or trade night fill-in card.
Selling Tips
Grading is not recommended due to high submission fees relative to card value. Sell raw in a low-cost eBay standard envelope, or bundle with other 1980s Hall of Famer cards in a single lot.