1987 Topps Willie Hernandez #204
Willie Hernandez · Topps · Base
Player
Willie Hernandez
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
204
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering appears decent left-to-right, but there is noticeable top-to-bottom border shift with a thick top border. Corners show minor softening and rounding under close inspection. Edges are relatively clean with some minor chipping typical of the wood-grain border design. Surface shows a few minor print specks and gloss wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Niche collector base focusing on 1980s set builders, Detroit Tigers team collectors, or fans of 1984 award winners.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10, PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $15-25
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of common 1987 Topps base cards like Willie Hernandez typically sell individually for $0.25 to $1.00 or in large complete sets for $10-25.
Description
Up for consideration is a 1987 Topps Willie Hernandez base card, numbered 204. Features the iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design, a circular Detroit Tigers team logo in the top left corner, and a blue nameplate at the bottom. The front features a portrait of Hernandez sitting in the dugout wearing his Tigers uniform, glasses, and a mustache. The card back features player stats and biography against the classic grey cardboard stock.
Key Features
Iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design that is instantly recognizable to collectors. Features Willie Hernandez during his notable tenure with the Detroit Tigers, where he won the American League MVP and Cy Young Award in 1984 as a relief pitcher.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard 1987 Topps card stock, correct font types, and proper printing dot patterns. This card is from the junk wax era and is rarely counterfeited since raw copies are abundantly available.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable top-heavy vertical centering. Minor corner softening and slight edge chipping along the dark wood-grain borders which is extremely common for this condition-sensitive 1987 Topps set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or bulk listing) or COMC (Check Out My Cards) for set builders.
Selling Tips
Due to the low individual value of this raw card, it is best sold as part of a 1987 Topps set, a team lot, or grouped with other Detroit Tigers cards. Do not submit for professional grading as grading costs far exceed the market value of the card.