1987 Topps Reid Nichols #541
Reid Nichols · Topps · Base
Player
Reid Nichols
Set
1987 Topps Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
#541
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card exhibits decent centering, but visible wear is present on the wood-grain edges and corners, which are highly susceptible to chipping in this specific set.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily from team collectors (Expos) or set builders completing the 792-card 1987 Topps set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $50-75 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw common cards from the 1987 Topps set typically range from $0.10 to $0.50 in bulk transactions. Graded PSA 10 examples of commons from this year occasionally reach $50, but rarely for non-star players like Nichols.
Description
This 1987 Topps Reid Nichols card features the iconic faux wood-grain border design. Nichols is pictured in his Montreal Expos uniform, wearing a red jersey and light blue pants, holding his glove. The card includes the circular Montreal Expos logo in the top left and the player name in a blue bar at the bottom.
Key Features
Iconic 1987 wood-grain border design; featured during Nichols' tenure with the Montreal Expos.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic wood-grain printing pattern, correct Topps logo typography, and period-accurate card stock. High confidence; rarely counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Corners show slight whitening; the wood-grain borders are prone to showing even minor edge wear; centering is slightly heavy toward the bottom-right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay, in a 'pick your card' listing, or at a local card show in a dime/quarter box.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will far outweigh the return. List as part of a Montreal Expos team set or a 1987 Topps bulk lot to save on shipping and increase interest.