1987 Fleer Jose Canseco Baseball MVP #644
Jose Canseco · Fleer · Base Card (Second Year)
Player
Jose Canseco
Set
1987 Fleer Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
#644
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Centering is heavily shifted to the top-left (approx 75/25), minor corner softening on the bottom-right, and visible surface chipping along the left edge.
Category
Base Card (Second Year)
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Moderate to Low. While Canseco remains a popular figure for nostalgia collectors, this card was printed in massive quantities. It generally sells as part of team sets or to specific Canseco player collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 - $2.00 plus shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently sold in the $80 range, but this specific card's centering prevents it from reaching that tier. High-volume 'Junk Wax' cards like this are currently stable in price but have very high supply.
Description
This 1987 Fleer card features Oakland Athletics star Jose Canseco. The card design utilizes the iconic 1987 Fleer blue-to-white gradient borders with yellow accents. Canseco is featured in his classic green Athletics jersey and cap. The bottom center features the 'Fleer Baseball MVP' logo, a common subset branding for high-performing players in that set. This is a classic 'Junk Wax' era card from Canseco's prime hobby years.
Key Features
Second-year card of Jose Canseco; Features the 'Baseball MVP' designation; Iconic 1987 Fleer design; Popular player for 80s/90s nostalgia collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card shows standard ink dot patterns characteristic of 1987 Fleer printing. This specific card is not a high-value target for counterfeiting due to extreme overproduction during the era.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering bias toward the top and left edges. Dark blue borders on the left side show white chipping/wear which is very common for 1987 Fleer. Slight rounding on the bottom right corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as a BIN (Buy It Now) or in a bundle/lot with other 1980s A's cards. Shipping via eBay Standard Envelope ($0.60 - $1.00) is necessary to keep the transaction viable given the card's low value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The grading fees (minimum $19+) significantly exceed the market value of a PSA 6 or 7. Use high-resolution scans to show the border wear. List as part of a 'Jose Canseco Lot' to increase interest and save on shipping costs.