1986 Topps Mike Trujillo #529
Mike Trujillo · Topps · Base Card
Player
Mike Trujillo
Set
1986 Topps Base Set
Year
1986
Card #
529
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Notable centering issues (shifted significantly left-to-right) and visible edge wear on the top black border including a white chippage spot on the upper right corner.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This card is part of the 'Junk Wax' era where supply far exceeds demand. It is primarily sought by set builders or Red Sox team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00; PSA 9: $15.00 - $20.00; PSA 10: $40.00 - $60.00 (Note: Grading costs exceed card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for 1986 Topps commons range from $0.10 to $0.50 in raw condition. PSA 10 examples of mid-tier commons occasionally reach $30-$50, but lower grades typically do not sell as standalone items.
Description
Featured here is a 1986 Topps Mike Trujillo #529 baseball card. The card features the classic 80s Topps design with a bold red 'RED SOX' team name across the top black border. The player is shown in his Boston Red Sox away jersey. The iconic Topps logo is located in the upper right of the image frame.
Key Features
Classic 1986 Topps design; Red Sox team affiliation; standard 80s junk wax era collectible.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock shows the correct grey cardboard backing (typical for Topps 1986) and the dot-matrix printing pattern is consistent with original production. Not a commonly counterfeited card due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias (very thin left border). White chipping visible on the top black edge and top right corner. Surface appears to have standard matte finish typical of the era with no major creasing.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in a large bulk lot on eBay, or through a platform like COMC if sending hundreds of cards at once. Local card shop 'dollar bins' are also common for this type of card.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees will be significantly higher than the market value of the card. If selling, include it as part of a 1986 Topps team set or a bulk lot of Red Sox cards from the era to maximize interest.