1987 Topps Chet Lemon #305
Chet Lemon · Topps · Base
Player
Chet Lemon
Set
1987 Topps
Year
1987
Card #
305
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) to PSA 7 (NRMT)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Common base card from a heavily overproduced era with a niche collector base focusing primarily on set builders and Tigers team collectors.
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 of 1987 Topps commons and minor stars like Chet Lemon regularly sell for $0.25 to $1.00 individually, or a few dollars for complete sets.
Description
This is a vintage 1987 Topps baseball card featuring Detroit Tigers outfielder Chet Lemon, card number 305. The card features the iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design, a full-color action photo of Lemon following through on a swing in his grey road uniform, the Detroit Tigers team logo in the upper left corner, and a blue nameplate at the bottom.
Key Features
Belongs to the highly recognizable and nostalgic 1987 Topps wood-grain border set, which is a staple of vintage collecting from the junk wax era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard 1987 Topps card stock, correct font types, colors, and wood-grain pattern typical of authentic cards from this high-production year. Not a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable top-to-bottom centering imbalance with a heavier top border. Mild corner softness visible on the top-left and top-right corners. Surface gloss appears generally intact but standard light wear expected for raw vintage cards of this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (as part of a bulk lot or cheap single), or local card shop for trade-in value.
Selling Tips
Due to the low individual value, it is not economically viable to professionally grade this card. Best sold raw as part of a complete 1987 Topps set or a lot of Detroit Tigers stars, protected in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a standard PWE or bubble mailer.