1987 Topps Pete Rose #200
Pete Rose · Topps · Base
Player
Pete Rose
Set
1987 Topps Base
Year
1987
Card #
200
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Observations: Centering is heavily shifted to the left (approx 75/25). Top-left and bottom-left corners show visible white chipping and softening. Surface appears clean but edges show standard 'wood grain' chipping common for this set.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Pete Rose remains a highly collected legend, but this specific card was produced in the millions, making it very easy to find.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 7: $25-35. (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value for this specific specimen).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1-$2 on eBay. PSA 9 copies sell for $40-$60, but this specific copy would not reach that grade due to centering and corner wear.
Description
The iconic 1987 Topps 'Wood Grain' design featuring All-Time Hit King Pete Rose in his Cincinnati Reds uniform. The card shows Rose in a classic batting stance. The front features the distinctive faux-wood border, the Reds team logo in the upper left, and a red nameplate at the bottom.
Key Features
Features the All-Time Hit King Pete Rose; Highly nostalgic 1987 'wood grain' border design; iconic 'junk wax' era staple.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a mass-produced card from the junk wax era with correct card stock texture, 'fuzzier' 1980s photo resolution, and proper ink saturation. It is rarely counterfeited due to high supply.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias. Noticeable corner wear on the left side. The 1987 wood grain borders are extremely sensitive to edging/chipping, which is present along the left side of this card.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or local card shop bargain bins. Individual listing is difficult due to shipping costs outweighing card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) is significantly higher than the market value of a PSA 6 of this card. Best sold in a 'Pete Rose' player lot or a '1987 Topps' starter set lot to maximize interest and save on shipping.