1987 Topps Joe Niekro #368
Joe Niekro · Topps · Base
Player
Joe Niekro
Set
1987 Topps Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
#368
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right (approx 60/40), corners show light touches of wear, most notably the bottom left. Edges and surface appear clean typical of the era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - This is a common card from the 'Junk Wax' era. Most demand comes from set builders or New York Yankees team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $100-150
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk or up to $1 individual. PSA 9 copies have recently sold in the $20-30 range; PSA 10 copies are rare and can command over $100 from registry set builders.
Description
Classic 1987 Topps Joe Niekro card featuring the iconic wood-grain border design. The card depicts the veteran knuckleballer in his New York Yankees pinstripes, mid-delivery on the mound. The Yankees team logo is visible in the top left circle, and Niekro's name is boldly printed on a red nameplate at the bottom.
Key Features
Features the highly recognizable 1987 wood-grain border. Joe Niekro was a 200-game winner and key member of the All-Time brothers' strikeout/win record-holding duo with Hall of Famer Phil Niekro.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock with correct matte finish; correct 'ink-dot' printing pattern visible under magnification; standard 1987 Topps gray-tone back with career statistics. Confidence: High. Not a frequently counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-side centering bias; soft whitening on bottom left and top left corners. The brown wood-grain borders are extremely sensitive to chipping and wear, which is visible on the edge cuts.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as part of a lot or through PWE (Plain White Envelope) shipping to minimize costs. Also suitable for COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-tail sales.
Selling Tips
Grading is not financially recommended unless the card is a guaranteed PSA 10 candidate, as grading fees far exceed the value of a PSA 7 or 8. Combine with other 1987 Topps Yankees or Niekro cards to create a 'lot' for higher interest. For shipping, use a penny sleeve, top loader, and card-shield to prevent edge chipping.