1986 Topps Steve Garvey #660
Steve Garvey · Topps · Base
Player
Steve Garvey
Set
1986 Topps Base Set
Year
1986
Card #
#660
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The centering is poor (heavy tilt/miscut toward the bottom left), corners show significant rounding/whitening, and edges have visible chipping.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. While Garvey has a loyal following, this card is from the peak of the 'Junk Wax' era, meaning millions were printed and it is widely available in Gem Mint condition.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $30-45, PSA 10: $250+. Note: Grading costs for this specific card in this condition would far exceed the card's market value.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of this card frequently sell for less than $1 in lots. High-grade (PSA 10) copies are the only ones that command significant premiums, and this specific card would not meet that criteria.
Description
This is the reverse side of a 1986 Topps Steve Garvey card showing his complete Major League batting record from 1969 through 1985. The back features the classic 1986 red/orange card stock with black text, including a highlight about his first Grand Slam in 1977.
Key Features
Includes full career stats with the Dodgers and Padres through the 1985 season; Garvey is a 10-time All-Star, 1974 NL MVP, and a popular fan favorite.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic factory printing. The card stock is the standard brown/gray cardboard used by Topps in 1986, and the ink absorption/halftone patterns are consistent with the period. High confidence (100%). Not a card targeted by counterfeiters.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues (diamond cut/top-to-bottom shift), worn corners with substantial white showing, and rough edges. The card shows general 'junk wax' era wear common for ungraded bulk cards.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in a local yard sale, a 'nickel box' at a card show, or as part of a lot of 1986 Topps cards on eBay. Generally not worth the individual shipping costs for a single sale.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. To maximize value, combine it with other 1986 Topps stars (like Nolan Ryan or Pete Rose) or other Steve Garvey cards to create a 'player lot' listing. Use a standard envelope (PWE) for cheap shipping if sold online.