1987 Topps Mike Davis #294
Mike Davis · Topps · Base Card
Player
Mike Davis
Set
1987 Topps Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
#294
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is heavily shifted left-to-right (approx 70/30), with visible softening on the top-right corner and minor edge chipping typical of wood-grain borders.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. While the 1987 Topps set is widely beloved, Mike Davis is a common player. Demand is primarily from set builders or team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $50-70
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw commons from this set consistently range from $0.25 to $0.99 plus shipping. Graded PSA 10 copies of Davis occasionally sell for $40+, but lower grades often fail to sell individually.
Description
A classic 1987 Topps baseball card featuring Oakland Athletics outfielder Mike Davis. The card features the iconic faux-teak wood grain border design. Davis is pictured in a yellow A's jersey, holding a bat vertically in a candid clubhouse or dugout shot. The 'A's' team name is prominently displayed in a green diagonal banner on the bottom left, accompanied by the circular Oakland Athletics team logo on the bottom right.
Key Features
Iconic 1987 'Wood Grain' design; nostalgia factor for 'junk wax' era collectors; features a key member of the late 80s Athletics team.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a common card from the mass-produced 'Junk Wax' era. Authentic features include the specific dot-matrix printing pattern visible in the wood grain and the correct clay-style card stock visible on the reverse (if seen). It is not targeted by counterfeiters due to high supply.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues (very common for this set); visible corner wear on the upper right; surface looks slightly dull through the plastic sleeve; brown wood-grain edges are prone to showing even tiny chips.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. Individual sale is best through COMC (Check Out My Cards) or a local card shop's quarter box. Not worth the fees of a major auction house.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees ($19+) significantly exceed the card's market value. If selling on eBay, use 'eBay Standard Envelope' for cheap shipping. Group it with other 1987 Topps A's players (like Mark McGwire or Jose Canseco) to increase visibility.