1987 Topps Dave Bergman #284
Dave Bergman · Topps · Base
Player
Dave Bergman
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
284
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) or PSA 8 (NM-MT) - The centering looks slightly heavy on the right border with minor chipping on the top and bottom edges visible in the scan, though corners appear relatively sharp.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Strictly a set filler or nostalgia piece for Detroit Tigers team collectors or 1980s set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-10, PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $30-50, PSA 10: $100-200
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of 1987 Topps common cards like Dave Bergman routinely sell as singles for $0.25 to $1.00 or in bulk sets for $10-25.
Description
This is the classic 1987 Topps base card of Detroit Tigers infielder Dave Bergman, featuring the iconic wood-grain border design that defines late-80s baseball card collecting. The front showcases a clear headshot photograph of Bergman wearing his Tigers cap and jersey, with the team name 'TIGERS' in bold orange letters at the top and his name set in a green banner at the bottom right. The back of the card features complete major and minor league batting and fielding records set against a grey background.
Key Features
Part of the iconic 1987 Topps set recognized instantly by its classic wood-grain border design. Features veteran first baseman Dave Bergman during his tenure with the 1984 World Series champion Detroit Tigers.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct card stock thickness, crisp wood-grain pattern rendering, standard Topps copyright markers on the reverse, and appropriate font types for the era. Not a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering shift to the right edge. Potential slight corner softness upon closer magnification and minor edge chipping typical of the 1987 Topps wood-grain set cut quality.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (as part of a lot or bulk sale), or local card shop dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Due to the low individual value of this card, it is not financially viable to have it professionally graded. Best sold raw as part of a complete 1987 Topps set, a Tigers team set, or in low-cost bulk lots.