1987 Topps Jim Walewander #48
Jim Walewander · Topps · Base
Player
Jim Walewander
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
#48
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) - Good centering with minor edge chipping and slightly soft bottom-left corner.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - strictly a nostalgic set filler or minor collector piece unless part of a complete set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $30-50
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for around $0.25 to $0.50 each or in bulk lots where individual cards fetch pennies.
Description
This is a 1987 Topps baseball card featuring Jim Walewander of the Detroit Tigers. The card showcases the iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design, with a color head-and-shoulders photograph of Walewander wearing a Tigers cap and jersey. The team name 'TIGERS' appears in bold yellow letters at the top within a black banner, and the player's name is printed vertically in green in the bottom right corner. The Topps logo is visible in the bottom left.
Key Features
Part of the iconic 1987 Topps set featuring the classic wood-grain border design, highly nostalgic for collectors of the era.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1987 Topps card stock, correct font types, and proper coloration. High confidence in authenticity; common cards from this era are rarely counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Slight corner softening on the bottom left, minor edge wear consistent with a mid-grade raw card, and typical centering shifts associated with 1987 Topps production quality.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (as part of a lot or bulk sale), or local card shop.
Selling Tips
Best sold as part of a complete 1987 Topps set or multi-card player lot due to low individual raw value. Grading fees will far exceed the card's final value.