1986 Topps Jim Rice #130
Jim Rice · Topps · Base
Player
Jim Rice
Set
1986 Topps Base Set
Year
1986
Card #
130
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) or lower. Centering is significantly off-top to bottom (thick bottom border) and left to right. Top corners show visible rounding and white wear. Bottom right corner appears soft.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Low. While Jim Rice is a legend, this is a base card from the 'junk wax' era with high production numbers. It appeals mostly to Boston Red Sox team collectors or those completing the 1986 set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $75-100. Lower grades (PSA 6 and below) typically sell for less than the cost of grading fees.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card in similar condition range from $0.25 to $1.00. PSA 10 examples can fetch $300+, but this specific card's condition precludes that valuation tier.
Description
This 1986 Topps Jim Rice card features the Hall of Fame Red Sox outfielder in the iconic black-bordered top design of the 1986 set. Rice is shown in his road grey Boston uniform holding his bat high. The card features the 'RED SOX' team name in bold red block letters at the top and his name at the bottom in a clean white border.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame outfielder Jim Rice. Iconic 1986 Topps woodblock/black border design. Essential for team collectors and HOF player set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock shows appropriate age-related browning on the reverse (typical for 1980s Topps cardboard). Print dot patterns in the photo and the specific shade of Red Sox red consistent with 1986 production. Not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Obvious centering issues: the card is heavily 'top-heavy' with a narrow top black border and wide white bottom border. The top right corner shows significant chipping and whitening against the black background. Surface appears slightly dull with possible minor spotting.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay as part of a lot, Sportlots, or local card shop bulk bins. Due to condition and high shipping costs vs. value, it is best sold as part of a Boston Red Sox player lot or a 1980s HOFer lot.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the market value given the centering and corner wear. Listing it as a 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping option for $1.50-$2.00 total is the most effective way to move it on eBay. Use keywords like 'Hall of Fame', 'Red Sox', and 'Vintage' to attract set builders.