1987 Topps Cal Ripken Jr. All-Star #604
Cal Ripken Jr. · Topps · Base / All-Star Insert Subset
Player
Cal Ripken Jr.
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
604
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) to PSA 7 (NRMT) due to noticeable corner wear, top-to-bottom centering bias, and edge chipping common to the 1987 wood-grain border design.
Category
Base / All-Star Insert Subset
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $8 - $12, PSA 7: $15 - $25, PSA 8: $30 - $50
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition routinely sell on eBay and COMC for $1.00 to $3.00 with free or low-cost shipping. PSA 8 copies typically trade in the $30 range, while PSA 9s command $50-75.
Description
Offering a classic 1987 Topps Cal Ripken Jr. All-Star card, numbered 604. This iconic set features the unmistakable faux wood-grain border design. The front displays a sharp portrait of the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame shortstop, accented by the distinctive red, white, and blue All-Star stars logo in the bottom right corner and the American League logo in the upper left. The reverse features career statistics and player bio against the standard 1987 Topps gray cardstock. A must-have nostalgic piece for any Orioles or 80s baseball card collector.
Key Features
Featuring legendary Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. during his prime with the Baltimore Orioles. The 1987 Topps set is one of the most recognizable and beloved designs in hobby history due to its iconic wood-grain border, making it a staple for vintage set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard 1987 Topps card stock thickness, correct printing rosette patterns visible under magnification, and correct team colors. Not a high-risk target for modern counterfeits, though reprints do exist.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom centering issues favoring the bottom border. Visible minor corner softness and typical edge chipping along the fragile wood-grain borders, which heavily impact 1987 Topps grading potential.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC, or bundled into vintage Orioles team lots on Facebook marketplace.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, it is not economically viable to grade this specific card unless part of a bulk submission. Sell raw as a single or bundle with other 1987 Topps stars. Ship securely in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a rigid mailer.