1987 Topps Mark McGwire Rookie Card #366
Mark McGwire · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Mark McGwire
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
#366
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering appears slightly tilted to the right (approx 60/40), and the wood-grain borders are notorious for showing white chips on the edges, though this example looks relatively clean. PSA 9 and 10 are extremely difficult with this set due to the dark edges.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Strong. While mass-produced, McGwire collectors are loyal, and high-grade copies (PSA 9/10) remain in very high demand for registry sets.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $20.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $30-45, PSA 9: $120-150, PSA 10: $1,200-1,500
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for $12-18 on eBay. Recent PSA 9 sales have softened slightly to the $130 range, while PSA 10 copies remain premium gems exceeding $1,200 due to the difficulty of the wood-grain border condition.
Description
An iconic piece of 1980s hobby history, this 1987 Topps Mark McGwire rookie card features the classic wood-grain border design. 'Big Mac' is shown in his Oakland Athletics batting stance, wearing the legendary green and gold jersey. This card captured the excitement of his record-breaking 49-home run rookie season.
Key Features
True Topps Rookie Card; wood-grain border design (subset of '80s culture); HOF-caliber player with massive historical significance to the home run record.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is from the 'junk wax' era and was mass-produced; counterfeits are rare as authentic raw copies are still plentiful. The card stock should be standard grey-brown cardboard (non-glossy).
Flaws to Note
Minor centering shift to the right; very slight white fiber showing on the bottom right corner; wood-grain cards often face 'chipping' where the brown ink meets the edge of the card.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card. Due to the high volume of sales for this specific card, eBay provides the most accurate market price and the highest visibility.
Selling Tips
Only grade this if it is absolutely flawless. The jump from a PSA 9 to a PSA 10 is over $1,000, but a PSA 8 will barely cover your grading fees. For raw sales, take high-resolution photos of the corners against a dark background to show the lack of chipping.