1987 Fleer Limited Edition Jose Canseco #8
Jose Canseco · Fleer · Box Set / Insert Parallel
Player
Jose Canseco
Set
1987 Fleer Limited Edition
Year
1987
Card #
#8
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly off top-to-bottom (~45/55 to 40/60) and left-to-right (~45/55). Edges look clean, corners appear sharp from front view, surface shows decent gloss.
Category
Box Set / Insert Parallel
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Moderate - Popular among 1980s baseball collectors, Oakland A's fans, and Jose Canseco player collectors, though mass-produced during the junk wax era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10 - $15, PSA 9: $20 - $30, PSA 10: $75 - $120
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1 - $3 on eBay. PSA 9 copies average $20-$25. PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $80-$100 in high-grade auctions.
Description
1987 Fleer Limited Edition Jose Canseco #8 featuring the Oakland Athletics slugger early in his career following his 1986 AL Rookie of the Year season. Distinctive red, white, blue, and yellow border frame around a action shot of Canseco holding a baseball.
Key Features
Features 1980s 40-40 Club icon Jose Canseco; early career second-year era card; iconic 1987 Fleer Limited Edition patriotic border design; sold originally as a complete 44-card boxed set.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine vintage Fleer card stock with glossy front surface finish; crisp typography and authentic Fleer Limited Edition logo script. Low risk of counterfeit due to modest base value. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom and left-to-right off-centering; minor white touch potential on dark blue borders along corners.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as BIN or PWE listing), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or bundled in 1980s star lots on Facebook Marketplace/Mercari.
Selling Tips
Not recommended to grade unless guaranteed PSA 10 gem mint due to submission fees exceeding card value. Best sold raw in eBay Standard Envelope ($1.12 shipping) or as part of a Jose Canseco vintage lot.