1986 Topps Darrell Evans #284
Darrell Evans · Topps · Base
Player
Darrell Evans
Set
1986 Topps Baseball
Year
1986
Card #
284
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right on the front, corners show slight softening, edges have minor chipping on the green border.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Common vintage base card with a niche collector base focusing on 1980s sets or Detroit Tigers team collections.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10, PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $15-25
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of 1986 Topps common cards like Darrell Evans typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 individually on eBay and COMC.
Description
1986 Topps Baseball card featuring Detroit Tigers infielder Darrell Evans, card number 284. The front showcases a crisp action portrait of Evans holding his bat, with a distinctive wood-grain border style iconic of the 1986 Topps release. The Tigers team name appears in bold orange lettering at the top left, and his name is displayed vertically on a green banner at the bottom right. The reverse features complete major league batting statistics and biographical information against a red background.
Key Features
Part of the iconic 1986 Topps wood-grain border design set, representing veteran slugger Darrell Evans during his tenure with the Detroit Tigers.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock, printing dot patterns, and back text are consistent with genuine 1986 Topps production. Not a heavily counterfeited card due to low common value.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-side heavy centering on the front surface. Minor corner wear and slight chipping along the prominent green diagonal team name banner border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best sold as part of a 1986 Topps team set or bulk lot)
Selling Tips
Do not pay to grade this card as grading fees will exceed the total value. Best sold raw as part of a complete set, team set, or bulk vintage lot using a standard plain white envelope (PWE) shipping method.