1986 Topps Hubie Brooks #310
Hubie Brooks · Topps · Base
Player
Hubie Brooks
Set
1986 Topps (Base)
Year
1986
Card #
#310
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly off (approx 75/25 left-to-right), edges show visible wear/chipping, and corners are slightly rounded/soft.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche. Common card from the 'Junk Wax' era. Most interest comes from Expos team collectors or fans of the 1986 design set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $0.75
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10 - $15, PSA 9: $25 - $35, PSA 10: $150+, Authentic/PSA 5: Value less than grading fee.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $1.00 or are found in quarter bins. Graded PSA 10 copies have sold for $100+ due to the black border sensitivity, but mid-grade copies like this one have no significant secondary market premium.
Description
Classic 1986 Topps design featuring Hubie Brooks of the Montreal Expos in an action shot at shortstop. The card uses the iconic 1986 block-style 'EXPOS' team logo at the top over a black border. Hubie Brooks is shown receiving a throw while a runner slides into second base.
Key Features
Hubie Brooks was a two-time All-Star and Silver Slugger winner; iconic '86 Topps black-border design which is notoriously difficult to find in high grades due to edge chipping.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. The card stock shows appropriate age-related browning (toning), the dot-matrix printing pattern is consistent with 1980s Topps production, and the card is not a known target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Obvious left-to-right centering issues (very thin left border). The black top border shows significant white 'chipping' or edge wear. Corners are soft, especially the bottom-right and top-left.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' or part of a small lot), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) far exceeds the market value. It is best sold as a part of a 1986 Topps team set or complete set. Use 'eBay Standard Envelope' for cheap shipping ($0.60-$1.00) to keep the transaction viable.