1987 Topps Wally Joyner #600 (Topps All-Star Rookie Cup)
Wally Joyner · Topps · Base / All-Star Rookie Cup
Player
Wally Joyner
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
#600
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) to PSA 9 (Mint). Centering appears slightly shifted left-to-right (approx 45/55 to 40/60). Corners look relatively sharp with slight soft touches on the bottom corners. Edges and woodgrain borders look clean.
Category
Base / All-Star Rookie Cup
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate / Niche. Popular nostalgia item for 1980s collectors and California Angels fans, but high availability keeps demand soft.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5 - $10, PSA 9: $15 - $25, PSA 10: $100 - $150
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1 - $3 on eBay. PSA 9 copies regularly sell in the $15 - $25 range. Gem Mint PSA 10 copies occasionally fetch $100+.
Description
1987 Topps Wally Joyner #600 featuring the classic woodgrain border design. Joyner is shown running the bases in his California Angels road uniform after dropping his bat. The lower right features the gold Topps All-Star Rookie Cup trophy, commemorating his stellar 1986 rookie season.
Key Features
Features the iconic 1987 Topps woodgrain border design and the gold Topps All-Star Rookie Cup logo on the front.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic 1987 Topps card stock with correct woodgrain pattern texture, sharp print details, and accurate colors. Confidence level is extremely high (100%). Not a target for counterfeiting due to massive print runs.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias. Minor softness on the bottom left and bottom right corners standard for 1987 Topps card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a buy-it-now item or bundled in a team set), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or in-person at local card shows/flea markets.
Selling Tips
Due to low raw value and high grading fees ($15-$25+), grading is not recommended unless you are certain it can achieve a PSA 10 grade. For raw sales, ship using eBay Standard Envelope in a penny sleeve and top loader.