1987 Topps Mike Scott #310
Mike Scott · Topps · Base
Player
Mike Scott
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
#310
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimate. Centering is shifted approximately 60/40 left-to-right. Corners appear relatively sharp for the age, but standard cardboard stock shows minor edge wear visible on the wood-grain border.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. While it is a HOF-caliber player and an iconic design, the high production volume of 1987 Topps means supply far outweighs demand except for PSA 10 specimens.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $250-350
Comparable Sales
Ungraded copies frequently sell in bundles for pennies. PSA 9 copies have recently sold in the $20-$30 range. PSA 10 copies fluctuate significantly but can reach $300 due to the difficulty of finding perfect centering on this specific wood-grain design.
Description
This classic 1987 Topps card features Houston Astros ace Mike Scott in his pitching delivery. The card is instantly recognizable by the iconic wood-grain border design that defined the 1987 set. Scott is pictured in the vintage Astros 'rainbow' shoulder navy jersey. The top left features the retro Astros 'orbit' logo, and the bottom features Scott's name in a light blue block banner.
Key Features
Features the 1986 NL Cy Young winner. The 1987 Topps wood-grain set is one of the most nostalgic and collected designs from the 'junk wax' era. Mike Scott was a dominant pitcher in the late 80s, known for his devastating split-finger fastball.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity is High. This card is from a mass-produced era and is rarely counterfeited. Correct cardboard stock texture, 'cardboard' smell, and proper registration of the Topps logo and wood-grain pattern are present.
Flaws to Note
The centering is shifted toward the left border. Typical of 1987 Topps, the brown wood-grain edges are prone to 'chipping' where the white cardstock underneath shows through. Minor white touch on the top-right corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best for bulk selling on eBay, COMC (Check Out My Cards), or at local card show 'dollar bins.' Only worth selling individually if it achieves a PSA 10 grade, in which case a specialized sports auction or eBay is best.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is physically flawless, as the cost of grading ($19+) exceeds the value of anything below a PSA 10. Use keywords like '1986 Cy Young' and 'Wood Grain Border' in the listing. Ship in a cardboard-reinforced envelope (PWE) to keep costs low for the buyer.