1987 Topps Bobby Bonilla RC #620
Bobby Bonilla · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Bobby Bonilla
Set
1987 Topps Base
Year
1987
Card #
#620
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card exhibits decent centering slightly favored to the left (approx 60/40), fairly sharp corners for the era, and typical wood-grain edge wear. Surface appears clean through the penny sleeve.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate-Low. While Bonilla is a household name (especially famously for 'Bobby Bonilla Day'), this card was produced in massive quantities during the 'Junk Wax' era. High demand only exists for Gem Mint PSA 10 copies.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $40-60, PSA 10: $350-450
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for $1.00 or less plus shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently hovered around $45-$55. PSA 10 copies fluctuate between $350 and $450 depending on the auction.
Description
A classic piece of 80s baseball history, this 1987 Topps Bobby Bonilla rookie card features the ikonik wood-grain border design. Bonilla is pictured in his Pittsburgh Pirates uniform, posing with a bat over his shoulder against a backdrop of stadium seating. A must-have for Pirates fans and '87 wood-grain set collectors.
Key Features
True Rookie Card of a 6-time All-Star; Part of the iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain design set; High-grade examples (PSA 10) are surprisingly scarce due to the easily-chipped dark edges.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The card stock is the standard brown cardboard typical of late-80s Topps. The printing patterns and Pirates logo resolution match known genuine copies. This card is rarely counterfeited due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering shift to the left border; subtle white chipping along the wood-grain edges which is extremely common for this year; slight softening of the bottom-left corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in a 'Rookie Lot' on eBay or through a local card shop's bulk/dollar bin. The cost to grade this card usually exceeds its market value unless it is absolutely flawless.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you believe it is a perfect 10. List it using keywords like '1987 Topps Wood Grain' and 'Pirates RC'. If selling raw, include it as part of a lot with other 1987 stars to save on shipping costs.