1987 Topps Darnell Coles #562
Darnell Coles · Topps · Base
Player
Darnell Coles
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
562
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) estimated, with decent centering, slightly soft top-right corner, and typical 1987 wood-grain border edge wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Primarily of interest to team collectors, player collectors, or set builders focusing on the 1987 Topps master set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 to $0.50 individually or bundled within complete 1987 Topps sets fetching $15-30 total.
Description
Up for sale is a 1987 Topps Darnell Coles card, featuring the Detroit Tigers infielder/outfielder. This iconic set is well known for its classic wood-grain border design, blue team name banner at the bottom, and circular team logo in the upper left corner. The card displays Coles in his grey road uniform with bat poised over his shoulder. A staple of late 80s junk wax era collecting.
Key Features
Features the unmistakable and highly nostalgic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design, making it a classic piece of 1980s baseball card culture.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock, font thickness, and gloss match authentic 1987 Topps production standards. This card is rarely counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Slight chipping along the dark wood-grain borders, standard centering variance typical of 1987 Topps print runs, and minor corner softness.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best in bulk lots), or local card shop dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Not economically viable to grade due to high grading fees relative to the card's low value. Best sold raw as part of a 1987 Topps set lot or player collection.