1987 Topps Chet Lemon #666
Chet Lemon · Topps · Base
Player
Chet Lemon
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
666
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Common base card from the junk wax era with demand primarily limited to team collectors or complete set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10 - $15, PSA 8: $15 - $25, PSA 9: $30 - $50
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 individually, or around $15 to $25 for a complete set from this era.
Description
This is a 1987 Topps baseball card featuring Detroit Tigers outfielder Chet Lemon, card number 666. The card features the iconic faux woodgrain border design that defines the 1987 Topps set. The front displays a full-color action photo of Lemon following through on his swing in a Tigers road grey uniform, with the Detroit Tigers circular team logo in the upper left corner and a blue nameplate featuring the Topps logo at the bottom.
Key Features
Part of the iconic 1987 Topps set known for its nostalgic woodgrain border design, highly recognizable and heavily collected by set builders from the junk wax era.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard card stock and printing characteristics consistent with 1987 Topps mass production. High confidence in authenticity, not a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Slight corner softening visible on the top and bottom corners, typical centering minor shifts, and slight edge wear along the woodgrain borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (in bulk lots), or local card shops.
Selling Tips
Best sold as part of a complete 1987 Topps set or in a team lot rather than individually, as the grading and shipping costs will outweigh the raw card value.