1987 Topps Fernando Valenzuela All-Star #595
Fernando Valenzuela · Topps · Base / All-Star Insert
Player
Fernando Valenzuela
Set
1987 Topps Base
Year
1987
Card #
#595
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Centering appears slightly heavy to the right (approx 60/40), and the wood-grain borders on 1987 Topps are notorious for showing micro-chipping on the edges and corners.
Category
Base / All-Star Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Valenzuela remains a fan favorite and Dodgers legend, but this is a mass-produced card from the 'Junk Wax' era with very high supply.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $40-60, PSA 10: $250-400 (Note: High volatility for PSA 10s due to registry collectors).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.50 to $2.00 plus shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently sold in the $45 range, while rare PSA 10s can spike significantly due to the difficulty of getting a 10 on 1987 wood borders.
Description
An iconic 1987 Topps Fernando Valenzuela card featuring the classic faux wood-grain border. This card celebrates Valenzuela's National League All-Star status with the 'ALL STAR' shield and stars design. The image features 'Fernandomania' himself in a classic Dodgers warm-up jacket holding his pitcher's glove.
Key Features
Iconic '87 Wood-Grain design; Features legendary Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela; All-Star subset card; High-grade white-border stars are extremely collectible for registry sets.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card stock with appropriate 'Topps' grainy gray/brown back (not visible but implied by front texture). Wood-grain pattern is consistent with 1987 production. Low risk of counterfeiting for this specific year/player outside of rare Tiffany versions.
Flaws to Note
Corners show very slight whitening/softening. Centering is shifted slightly toward the right border. Wood-grain edges are prone to 'chipping' where the card stock shows through the brown ink.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or cheap Buy It Now), COMC for slow-burn sales, or local card show dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Unless this card is flaw-free and perfectly centered (potential PSA 10), do not grade it, as the grading fee will exceed the card's value. Best sold as part of a 1987 Topps team set for the Dodgers or a Fernando Valenzuela player lot.