1986 Topps Oddibe McDowell #279
Oddibe McDowell · Topps · Base
Player
Oddibe McDowell
Set
1986 Topps Baseball
Year
1986
Card #
279
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right and bottom, corners show minor touches of wear, edges are relatively clean, and surface gloss appears intact with minor scuffing.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Primarily of interest to team collectors, 1986 Topps set builders, or nostalgic fans of the era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10, PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $15-25
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of common 1986 Topps cards like this typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 individually, or around $10-20 for a complete set.
Description
1986 Topps Baseball card featuring outfielder Oddibe McDowell of the Texas Rangers. The card features the iconic 1986 Topps wood-grain border design, with a large 'RANGERS' banner at the top in red over a black background, the Topps logo in the upper right, an 'OF' position circle in the lower left, and the player's name 'ODDIBE McDOWELL' printed cleanly at the bottom.
Key Features
Classic 1986 Topps wood-grain border design, representing a popular mid-1980s set heavily collected by vintage set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1986 Topps card stock, sharp printing quality, correct colors, and standard back text. High confidence in authenticity; not commonly counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Slightly off-center from top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Minor corner wear consistent with a mid-grade raw vintage card.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shop bargain bins / bulk lots.
Selling Tips
Not economically viable to grade due to low raw market value. Best sold as part of a 1986 Topps complete set or team lot. Store in a penny sleeve and top loader if selling individually.