1987 Topps Ryne Sandberg #680
Ryne Sandberg · Topps · Base Card
Player
Ryne Sandberg
Set
1987 Topps
Year
1987
Card #
#680
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT)
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $25-35, PSA 9: $65-80, PSA 10: $450-600
Comparable Sales
Recent PSA 9 sales range from $60 to $85. PSA 10 copies fluctuate between $450 and $650 depending on centering. Raw copies commonly sell for $1-2.
Description
An iconic 1987 Topps Ryne Sandberg base card featuring the classic faux-wood grain border design. The image captures the Hall of Fame second baseman mid-swing for the Chicago Cubs. The card features crisp team colors with the Cubs logo in the upper left and the red nameplate at the bottom.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic wood-grain design, highly collectible Cubs team card from the 'junk wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic cardboard stock texture, correct 1987 Topps dot-pattern printing, consistent color saturation. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly shifted to the left (approx 60/40); mild corner softness on bottom left; typical cardboard stock edge roughness common for this set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or local card shows. High-grade (PSA 10) copies should go to major auction houses; raw copies are best sold in lots or at local shops.
Selling Tips
Only grade if the card appears to be a flawless PSA 10 candidate, as grading costs will exceed the value of an 8 or 9. List with keywords 'Hall of Fame' and 'Wood Grain'.