1986 Topps Frank Tanana #284
Frank Tanana · Topps · Base
Player
Frank Tanana
Set
1986 Topps
Year
1986
Card #
284
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy to the right and bottom borders, corners show minor rounding, and edges exhibit slight chipping typical of 1980s Topps card stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Common vintage base card with a niche collector base primarily consisting of Detroit Tigers team collectors or 1986 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $3-5, PSA 6: $5-10, PSA 7: $10-15
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 individually, or bundled in bulk lots for pennies per card.
Description
1986 Topps Frank Tanana baseball card, numbered 284. Features a vibrant orange header with the team name 'TIGERS', a smiling headshot portrait of Tanana in his Detroit Tigers cap and uniform, and a diagonal green nameplate in the bottom right corner with the Topps logo.
Key Features
Features veteran left-handed pitcher Frank Tanana during his tenure with the Detroit Tigers, part of the iconic 1986 Topps baseball set known for its wood-grain border design.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard card stock and printing characteristics consistent with authentic 1986 Topps mass-produced base cards. Confidence is High.
Flaws to Note
Slightly off-center from top-to-bottom and left-to-right, minor corner wear visible under close inspection, and standard soft edges common for the 1986 Topps set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (as part of a bulk lot), or local card shop dollar bins, as individual shipping costs usually outweigh the card value.
Selling Tips
Best sold as part of a complete 1986 Topps set or a Detroit Tigers team lot. Not economically viable to grade given the low raw value.