1986 Topps George Foster #340
George Foster · Topps · Base
Player
George Foster
Set
1986 Topps
Year
1986
Card #
340
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Reasons: Centering is heavily shifted to the right (approx 75/25). Bottom-right corner shows slight whitening/softening. The black top border is prone to showing edge chips, but this example looks relatively clean on the surface.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily driven by team collectors of the 86 Mets or set builders. George Foster is a celebrated player but not a member of the Hall of Fame, which caps the value.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5.00 - $8.00, PSA 8: $12.00 - $18.00, PSA 9: $35.00 - $50.00
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.50 to $1.50 plus shipping. PSA 9 examples have recently sold in the $40 range, while PSA 10s are rare and can fetch over $150.
Description
This 1986 Topps George Foster card features the legendary Reds/Mets slugger in his classic pinstriped New York Mets uniform. The card is instantly recognizable by the iconic 1986 Topps design, which utilizes a large team name in bold block letters across the top and a sleek player name bar at the bottom. Foster is shown in a mid-swing action pose with his signature sunglasses.
Key Features
Features a member of the 1986 World Series Champion New York Mets; highly nostalgic mid-80s design; card of a 5-time All-Star and former NL MVP.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The cardboard stock is the correct brownish-grey 'chipboard' used by Topps in 1986. The halftone printing dot pattern is consistent with original production. Not a commonly counterfeited card due to its high supply.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias; minor corner wear on the bottom-right; common 'snow' (white print dots) visible in the darker background areas typical of 1986 Topps card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot of 1986 Topps or Mets player lots on eBay. For high-grade individual sales, COMC is an excellent choice for low-cost inventory storage and easy buyer shipping.
Selling Tips
It is not recommended to grade this card unless you believe it is a perfect PSA 10, as grading fees will exceed the market value. When listing, use keywords like '1986 Mets,' 'Big Red Machine,' and 'HOF candidate' to attract niche collectors. Ship in a cardboard-protected PWE (Plain White Envelope) to maximize profit.