1987 Topps Gerald Perry #433
Gerald Perry · Topps · Base
Player
Gerald Perry
Set
1987 Topps Base
Year
1987
Card #
#433
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is significantly shifted left-to-right (approx 70/30). Corners show slight blunting, particularly the bottom left. Top edge has minor chipping.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Gerald Perry was a solid player but lacks Hall of Fame or high-tier superstar status. Demand is limited to Braves team collectors or 1987 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $40-60. Note: Grading costs exceeds current market value for this specific player.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Recent eBay single sales for common cards from this set in similar condition fluctuate between $0.99 (shipped PWE) and $1.50.
Description
This 1987 Topps Gerald Perry card features the iconic wood-grain border design synonymous with late 80s collecting. The card depicts Perry in his Atlanta Braves road jersey and fielding stance. The front includes the 'Braves' team name in bold orange block letters at the top and the player name in a yellow diagonal banner at the bottom right.
Key Features
Classic 1987 Topps wood-grain design; featuring an All-Star first baseman (1988) during his tenure with the Atlanta Braves; high-nostalgia 'junk wax' era era staple.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Correct cardboard stock thickness; 'Topps' logo font matches 1987 production; dot matrix printing pattern visible in skin tones. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias; minor corner wear on the bottom left corner; edge chipping visible on the top white border; standard vintage cardboard stock is prone to surface scuffing.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari; individual sale via COMC; or trade at a local card show in a 'dollar bin' or 'bulk bin' format.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee is significantly higher than the potential return. Bundle it with other 1980s Braves cards or include it in a 1987 Topps complete set listing to maximize appeal. Use '1987 Topps Gerald Perry Atlanta Braves #433' as the primary keyword.