1987 Topps Kevin Mitchell Rookie Card #634
Kevin Mitchell · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Kevin Mitchell
Set
1987 Topps Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
#634
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and top; corners show minor touches of white; surface appears clean with common 1980s print snow.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate-Low. While Mitchell was a massive star in the late 80s, high production numbers from this era (Junk Wax Era) keep supply very high. Most demand comes from Mets team collectors and set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-$12, PSA 9: $20-$30, PSA 10: $150-$200
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for under $2.00 on eBay. PSA 9 copies recently sold in the $25 range. PSA 10 copies fluctuate between $140 and $190 due to the difficulty of getting top grades on wood-grain borders.
Description
A classic 1987 Topps Rookie Card featuring the hard-hitting Kevin Mitchell in his New York Mets home pinstripes. The card showcases the iconic wood-grain border design of the late 80s and captures Mitchell in an action-packed sliding play at the plate. This is a must-have for Mets fans and collectors of the 80s 'junk wax' era peak years.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card designation for the 1989 NL MVP. Iconic 1987 wood-grain border design. Features Mitchell in his New York Mets uniform prior to his breakout with the San Francisco Giants.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock is the standard brown cardboard used by Topps in 1987. The Topps logo and player name plate colors are consistent with genuine period production. This card is not commonly faked due to high print volumes.
Flaws to Note
Centering is approximately 60/40 left-to-right. Upper right corner shows minor rounding. The wood-grain borders are notoriously difficult to find without white chipping along the edges. Slight 'print snow' or white flecks visible in the darker areas of the photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now or small lot), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory, or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a flawless candidate for a PSA 10, as grading fees will exceed the value. List as part of a 1987 Topps Rookie lot with names like Bo Jackson, Barry Bonds, and Mark McGwire to maximize interest. Use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep costs low for the buyer.