1987 Topps Mark McGwire #366
Mark McGwire · Topps · Rookie Cup / Second Year Card / Base
Player
Mark McGwire
Set
1987 Topps Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
#366
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). Centering appears slightly shifted to the left (approx. 60/40). Corners show minor whitening/softening through the protector. Edges appear reasonably clean for the stock.
Category
Rookie Cup / Second Year Card / Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. McGwire remains popular with player collectors and 80s set builders, though supply is extremely high.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $25-35, PSA 9: $75-100, PSA 10: $900-1,200
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $3-$8 on eBay. PSA 9 copies have recently stabilized around $85. PSA 10s command a significant premium due to the difficulty of finding perfect wood-grain borders.
Description
This iconic 1987 Topps card features home run legend Mark McGwire during his early years with the Oakland Athletics. The card utilizes the classic 1987 wood-grain border design. It features the 'All-Star Rookie' gold cup logo in the bottom corner (though partially obscured/positioned) and the Oakland A's team circle logo in the top left. The reverse includes player statistics and biographical information.
Key Features
Iconic 'Woodie' design; Features the 'Topps Rookie Cup' symbol; Mark McGwire is a member of the 500 Home Run Club; High nostalgia factor for collectors from the 1980s junk wax era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. This card is part of the 'Junk Wax' era with millions produced, making counterfeiting unprofitable unless it were a high-grade Tiffany version. Correct card stock thickness and dot-matrix printing patterns are visible.
Flaws to Note
Centering is heavy toward the left border. Wood-grain borders on 1987 Topps are notoriously sensitive to edge chipping and corner wear which is visible here as white specks against the brown pattern. The card is currently in a plastic page which may cause surface scuffing over time.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for individual sales), COMC (good for bulk consignment), or local card shows in 'dollar bins.'
Selling Tips
Grading is only recommended if the card is absolutely flawless (potential PSA 10), as the cost of grading ($19+) exceeds the value of a PSA 8. For this specific card, sell as a 'Raw' addition to a set or in a 'Stars of the 80s' lot to maximize interest.