2022 Topps Series 1 1987 Topps Baseball Autograph Andy Van Slyke #87A-AVS
Andy Van Slyke · Topps · Autograph, Insert, On-Card Auto
Player
Andy Van Slyke
Set
2022 Topps Series 1 - 1987 Topps 35th Anniversary Autographs
Year
2022
Card #
#87A-AVS
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and bottom; edges show minor white chipping consistent with modern Topps card stock.
Category
Autograph, Insert, On-Card Auto
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Andy Van Slyke has a dedicated fan base among Pirates and 80s/90s collectors, but he is not a Hall of Famer, which caps the ceiling for modern autograph cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $20.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $25-35, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $100-125
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range from $12 to $18 on eBay. PSA 10 examples have historically reached $90-110, while PSA 9s usually settle around $40.
Description
A beautiful 2022 Topps 35th Anniversary on-card autograph featuring Pittsburgh Pirates legend Andy Van Slyke. This card utilizes the iconic wood-grain 1987 Topps design. The blue ink signature is bold and spans clearly across the right side of the card. The card features a high-gloss finish with the 'Topps Certified Autograph Issue' verbiage and the 35th Anniversary logo in the upper left corner.
Key Features
Features an on-card autograph (not a sticker), iconic 1987 throwback design, and features a multi-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner in his classic Pirates uniform.
Authenticity Indicators
High Confidence. The 'Topps Certified Autograph Issue' text is present. Topps used a specific blue ink for this set. The photo clarity and card stock weight match 2022 Topps Series 1 production standards.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly off-center (approx 60/40) towards the bottom left. There is visible minor whitening on the left edge/corners which is common for this set's dark borders. Surface may have minor factory dimples common in 2022 Series 1.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to its high volume of player-specific collectors. COMC is also a good option for mid-tier autographs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are confident it is a PSA 10; the cost of grading often exceeds the raw value for this specific player. Use 'On-Card Auto' and '87 Throwback' in your eBay title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a team bag using the eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracked shipping.