1987 Fleer Baseball's Best Sluggers Kirby Puckett #34
Kirby Puckett · Fleer · Base / Box Set Insert
Player
Kirby Puckett
Set
1987 Fleer Baseball's Best Sluggers (Retail Box Set)
Year
1987
Card #
#34
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Corners show visible softness, especially bottom-right; centering is notably off-left (~70/30); surface shows light scuffing through the sleeve.
Category
Base / Box Set Insert
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Low/Stable. While Kirby Puckett is a beloved Hall of Famer, this specific box set was produced in massive quantities, keeping supply much higher than demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $8-12; PSA 7: $15-20; PSA 8: $25-35 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current value).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card typically range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 9 Gem Mint copies rarely exceed $50-60, while mid-grade copies often sit in dealer discount bins for $1.00.
Description
This 1987 Fleer Baseball's Best card features Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett in his classic batting stance. The card design boasts a vibrant red, white, and blue border with a yellow '1987 Baseball's Best Fleer' header and a 'Sluggers' badge in the corner. Puckett's .304 average is highlighted at the bottom. The card displays standard gloss and typical manufacturing of its era.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player Kirby Puckett; Iconic late-80s Fleer 'Baseball's Best' retail set design; Puckett's early career peak following the 1987 World Series win.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a low-value 'Junk Wax' era card that is rarely counterfeited. The card stock weight, specific dot-matrix printing pattern, and color saturation are consistent with 1987 Fleer production.
Flaws to Note
Obvious left-to-right centering issues; the image is shifted toward the left side. The bottom right corner shows bumping/rounding. Slight edge wear is visible along the bottom red border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in a 'Hall of Fame' lot on eBay, or as a low-cost 'Common' at a local card show. Not recommended for high-end auction houses due to low market value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far outweigh the final sale price. To sell, include it in a bundle with other Kirby Puckett or Minnesota Twins cards. Use keywords like 'Hall of Fame', 'Twins', and 'Vintage Fleer' to increase visibility.