1987 Topps Brian Downing #385
Brian Downing · Topps · Base
Player
Brian Downing
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
385
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Noticeable heavy top-left corner/edge damage and creasing at the top border near the Angels logo, rough centering with heavy top/left bias.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Common vintage base cards of star-tier players from the late 1980s generally have a very limited collector market unless in pristine Gem Mint condition.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $5-10, PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 8: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in rough condition typically sell for pocket change (under $1), while PSA 8 or 9 copies fetch roughly $15 to $25.
Description
This is a 1987 Topps base card featuring veteran California Angels outfielder and designated hitter Brian Downing. The card features the iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design, showing Downing in a batting follow-through pose in his white Angels uniform with red and navy trim. The upper left features the California Angels circular team logo.
Key Features
Iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design beloved by vintage collectors; features a solid, long-time fan favorite player from the 1980s California Angels era.
Authenticity Indicators
Card stock, wood grain pattern, team logo placement, and back printing (partially visible behind) match authentic 1987 Topps production standards. Not a heavily counterfeited card. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant structural damage visible on the top edge and top-left corner, including a noticeable fold or crease affecting the card stock. Minor surface wear and off-center border alignment.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC or eBay (as part of a bulk lot or low-cost listing, though shipping costs may outweigh the card's individual value).
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as grading fees will far exceed the card's total value. Best sold as part of a 1987 Topps team set or bulk player lot rather than individually.