1987 Topps Bobby Bonilla #655
Bobby Bonilla · Topps · Base Card / Second Year Card
Player
Bobby Bonilla
Set
1987 Topps Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
#655
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) Estimated. Centering is significantly off-top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Corners show visible whitening/softening. Surface appears standard for the era but may have wax residue on back common for the set.
Category
Base Card / Second Year Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by team collectors or enthusiasts of the 1987 'wood' set. Not a primary rookie card (Bonilla's RC is 1986 Topps Traded/Donruss/Fleer).
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5.00-10.00, PSA 8: $15.00-25.00, PSA 9: $40.00-50.00. (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value for this specific card.)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.50 to $0.99 in common bins. Recent eBay lots of 10-20 different 1987 Topps stars often sell for $5-10 total.
Description
This iconic 1987 Topps Bobby Bonilla card features the 'wood grain' border design that defined an era. The card shows Bonilla in his Pittsburgh Pirates jersey, holding a bat during his early career years. The bottom left corner features the signature curved yellow nameplate font with the Topps logo.
Key Features
Features the highly recognizable 1987 wood-grain border design. Bobby Bonilla was a 6-time All-Star and key member of the Pirates' powerhouse teams of the early 90s.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic paper stock from 1987, standard vintage ink smell, and correct dot matrix printing patterns. These are mass-produced junk-wax era cards and are rarely counterfeited because they were printed in the millions.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues visible—front image is shifted heavily towards the top and right edges. Corner wear is evident on the bottom right and top right of the wood grain border. Potential for typical 1987 fiber chipping on the dark borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for bulk 'dollar bins' at card shows, or as part of a 'Pirates Team Lot' on eBay. Single listing is generally not cost-effective due to shipping fees.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee is much higher than the card's value. List as part of a lot with other 1987 Topps cards or other Bobby Bonilla cards. Use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep costs low for buyers.