1987 Topps Bill Madlock #668
Bill Madlock · Topps · Base
Player
Bill Madlock
Set
1987 Topps Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
#668
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Centering is heavily shifted to the right (approx 75/25). Bottom-right corner shows visible whitening/rounding. Surface shows several 'fisheye' print defects in the dark background areas and name box.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Madlock is a 'Hall of Very Good' player. While he has collectors, this high-production year means there is an massive oversupply of this card in the market.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5.00 - $8.00; PSA 7: $10.00 - $12.00; PSA 8: $15.00 - $20.00
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in local card shop 'bargain bins'. Recently, bulk lots of 1987 Topps (100+ cards) sell for $5-10. Historically, PSA 10 copies of this card sell for $50-70, but this specific card would not reach that grade.
Description
The 1987 Topps Bill Madlock features the iconic 'wood-grain' border design that defined a generation of collecting. The card depicts Madlock in a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform during his tenure with the club. The Dodgers team logo is displayed in the upper left, with his name anchored in a blue box at the bottom right. This card represents a 4-time NL Batting Champion at the tail end of his career.
Key Features
Features the popular 1987wood-grain design; Bill Madlock is a 4x NL Batting Champion and significant player from the 70s/80s; Dodgers team card.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. This is a common card from the 'junk wax' era and is rarely, if ever, counterfeited. The cardboard stock, dot-pattern printing, and wood-grain texture are consistent with 1987 Topps production.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias; soft bottom-right corner; visible white print spots (fisheyes) on the player's jersey and background; rough cut edges common with 1987 Topps stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in bulk lots on eBay or Mercari, or as part of a 1987 Topps complete set. Selling as a single is usually not cost-effective due to shipping fees exceeding the card's value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee (approx $19+) significantly outweighs the market value. If listing, use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping for $0.60 to attract buyers looking to complete sets. Use keywords: '1987 Topps', 'Dodgers', 'Bill Madlock', 'Wood Grain'.