1987 Topps Lance Parrish #605
Lance Parrish · Topps · Base
Player
Lance Parrish
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
605
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Common vintage cards from the junk wax/high-print era generally see modest demand, mostly from set builders and nostalgic collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-$10, PSA 7: $10-$15, PSA 8: $20-$30
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of 1987 Topps commons and minor stars like Lance Parrish typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 individually, or as low as 10-20 cents each when sold in large bulk lots.
Description
This is a 1987 Topps baseball card featuring catcher Lance Parrish of the Detroit Tigers. The card features the iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design, with the player name in yellow against a red banner at the top. The bottom features an ALL STAR designation with red, white, and blue stars, and the classic cursive Topps logo in the bottom left corner. The image shows Parrish smiling in his Tigers away uniform.
Key Features
Iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design, popular vintage set highly recognizable to collectors, features multi-time All-Star and Gold Glove catcher Lance Parrish.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. The card stock, printing quality, and colors match standard 1987 Topps production. This set is rarely targeted for counterfeiting due to its high print run and low monetary value.
Flaws to Note
Slight corner softening typical of vintage cards, minor edge chipping common with the 1987 wood-grain border design, and centering appears slightly heavy to the right/bottom.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or bulk sale), COMC, or local card shops/garage sales.
Selling Tips
Do not pay to grade this card, as grading fees far exceed the value of the card in a PSA 7 or 8. Best sold as part of a complete set or team/player lot using a rigid top loader and a bubble mailer.