1986 Topps Steve Garvey #660
Steve Garvey · Topps · Base Card
Player
Steve Garvey
Set
1986 Topps Base
Year
1986
Card #
#660
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering on the reverse is shifted heavily toward the bottom-right. Corners show visible whitening/wear, and edges have slight fraying consistent with mid-grade vintage stock.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Steve Garvey is a popular player for team collectors, but this is a high-volume base card from the 'Junk Wax' era with millions of copies produced.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card typically range from $0.99 (including shipping) to $2.00. High-grade PSA 10 copies can reach $100+, but this specific card does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
The reverse of the 1986 Topps Steve Garvey card features a distinctive red/maroon card stock with black text. It provides a complete major league batting record through the 1985 season with the San Diego Padres. A notable fact at the bottom highlights his first MLB Grand Slam on 6-22-77.
Key Features
Features a potential Hall of Fame candidate and Dodgers/Padres legend; iconic 1986 Topps design known for its black-bordered fronts which are notoriously difficult to find in high grade.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card shows correct 1986 Topps dot-matrix printing patterns and the standard 'Topps' logo style for the era. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to its high population and low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues on the reverse (bottom-heavy), soft corners with white chipping, and general edge wear. These flaws are common for the the 1986 Topps set due to the poor quality of card stock used that year.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in a 'Quarter Box' at a local card show, in a bulk player lot on eBay, or as part of a complete 1986 Topps set.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of the grading fee (typically $19+) far exceeds the market value of the card in this condition. Use it to help complete a raw 1986 Topps set or sell as part of a San Diego Padres team lot.