1987 Topps Bryn Smith #112
Bryn Smith · Topps · Base Card
Player
Bryn Smith
Set
1987 Topps Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
#112
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card exhibits decent centering but shows visible surface chipping/snow at the bottom edge and soft lower corners.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Bryn Smith is a common player from the high-production 'Junk Wax' era. Demand is limited to set collectors or Expos team enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15; PSA 9: $25-35; PSA 10: $100-150 (Note: Grading is not economically viable for this card)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for 10-25 cents in bulk. Graded PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $100+ due to the difficulty of getting wood borders to grade perfectly, but lower grades (7-8) often fail to sell for more than the cost of the plastic slab.
Description
Featured here is the 1987 Topps Bryn Smith card #112. This iconic wood-grain border design captures the Montreal Expos pitcher in a classic portrait. The card front features the retro Expos logo in the top left and a blue name box at the bottom. The classic 80s Topps aesthetic makes this a nostalgic piece for team collectors.
Key Features
Iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design; featuring Montreal Expos pitcher Bryn Smith; nostalgia-driven 'Junk Wax' era staple.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock is standard 1987 cardboard; the wood-grain pattern and ink saturation are consistent with Topps production from that year. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Visible white 'snow' or chipping along the bottom blue name box boundary; minor corner softening on the bottom left and right; centering is slightly heavy to the right side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot on eBay, at a local card show in a 'dollar bin', or listed on COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of grading ($19+) significantly exceeds the market value. It is best sold as part of a 1987 Topps complete set or an Expos team bag. If listing individually, use it to fill gaps in other collectors' sets.