1987 Topps Cecil Fielder Rookie Card #170
Cecil Fielder · Topps · Rookie Card (RC), Base
Player
Cecil Fielder
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
#170
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is shifted towards the top and right. Noted soft corners, specifically the bottom left, and visible edge wear on the right side. The surface appears to have common print snow in the blue background.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. There is a consistent market for 1980s stars and Detroit Tigers/Toronto Blue Jays team collectors, but supply from the 'junk wax' era remains extremely high.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $350-450
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 plus shipping. PSA 10 copies reach high prices due to the difficulty of perfect woodgrain borders, but PSA 8 and lower are very affordable ($10-$20).
Description
A classic 1987 Topps 'Woodgrain' border rookie card featuring Toronto Blue Jays slugger Cecil Fielder. The card shows a young Fielder in his Blue Jays uniform holding a bat against a solid blue sky background. The iconic Topps logo is in the bottom left, with the player name in a blue banner.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of 3-time All-Star and World Series Champion Cecil Fielder. Features the highly recognizable 1987 Topps woodgrain border design which is notoriously difficult to find in high grades due to chipping.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card shows characteristic 1987 Topps card stock (gray/brown back), correct woodgrain resolution, and 'Topps' logo typography. This card is not frequently counterfeited due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Centering is heavy to the top-right. Bottom left corner shows rounding/whitening. Right edge has minor chipping into the woodgrain print. Potential surface scuffing visible on the dark blue jersey area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as a 'buy it now' on eBay or through a bulk platform like COMC. Given the condition, it is a great 'binder filler' for a set builder or a local card shop's dollar bin.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific card; the grading fees far exceed the market value for a PSA 6. List with clear photos of the corners. Use keywords like 'Cecil Fielder RC', '1987 Topps Woodgrain', and 'Blue Jays'.