1986 Topps Rick Miller #582
Rick Miller · Topps · Base
Player
Rick Miller
Set
1986 Topps
Year
1986
Card #
582
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card shows decent centering top-to-bottom but is slightly heavy toward the right. Lower corners appear relatively sharp, but the black top border is prone to showing white chipping and soft edges.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Demand is primarily limited to 1986 Topps set builders and dedicated Boston Red Sox team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00; PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00; PSA 10: $50.00 - $75.00. Note: Grading costs high exceed the value of this card unless it is a guaranteed Gem Mint 10.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of 1986 common cards typically range from $0.50 to $1.50 with shipping included. PSA 9 examples of commons from this set occasionally reach $15-$20.
Description
The 1986 Topps Rick Miller features a standout design with large 'RED SOX' block lettering across a black header. The card shows Miller in his Boston away grey uniform holding a baseball. The bottom border is white with the player's name in a clean sans-serif font, accompanied by a small red circle indicating his position (OF).
Key Features
Classic 1986 Topps 'Big Letter' design; feature card for a long-tenured Red Sox and Angels outfielder; key for Red Sox team set collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a common card from the 'junk wax' era and is not a target for counterfeiting. Card stock is standard 1986 Topps grey-brown wood pulp cardstock with appropriate matte finish.
Flaws to Note
A small white speck/chip is visible on the top black border; slight right-to-left centering bias; typical 1980s rough-cut edges on the left side; minor surface wear on the black ink portion which is highly sensitive to scuffing.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or via a COMC consignment account. Individual sale is difficult due to shipping costs exceeding card value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is flawless, as the grading fee will likely be 10x the card's worth. Best sold as a 'filler' card for collectors finishing the 792-card set. List with 'Low Cost Shipping' (eBay Standard Envelope) to make the price attractive to buyers.