1987 Topps Rick Honeycutt #614
Rick Honeycutt · Topps · Base
Player
Rick Honeycutt
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
#614
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering is shifted slightly to the right (60/40). Corners appear sharp, but there is standard light chipping on the top edge common with the wood-grain border design. Surface appears clean with no visible wax or print defects.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Rick Honeycutt is a respected veteran, but as a base card from a mass-produced era, demand is typically limited to Dodgers team set builders or set-completion enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Recent raw individual sales range from $0.10 to $0.99 with shipping. PSA 10 examples of this specific card are rare because collectors seldom grade common players from this year, occasionally selling for $50+ to set registry collectors.
Description
Featured in the iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design, this Rick Honeycutt card shows him in his Los Angeles Dodgers uniform during his windup. The card features the classic 'Dodgers' baseball logo in the upper left and a bright blue name box at the bottom. This is a staple of the 'junk wax' era.
Key Features
Iconic 1987 wood-grain border design; appearance by a solid MLB veteran and eventual long-time Dodgers pitching coach; popular set for nostalgia collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic. The dot matrix printing pattern in the blue name plate and brown wood-grain is consistent with 1987 Topps cardboard stock. This card is not targeted for counterfeiting due to high availability.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side heavy centering. Common white chipping along the sensitive wood-grain edges. General 'junk wax' era mass production limits scarcity value.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot of 1987 Topps or a Dodgers team set on eBay. Individual sale is most viable on COMC (Check Out My Cards) where shipping is consolidated, or in 'Quarter Bins' at local card shows.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are pursuing a 'Registry' set for 1987 Topps. The grading fees will significantly exceed the card's market value. If selling on eBay, use a Plain White Envelope (PWE) with a Forever Stamp to keep shipping costs under $1.00.