1986 Topps Bob Ojeda #476
Bob Ojeda · Topps · Base Card
Player
Bob Ojeda
Set
1986 Topps Base Set
Year
1986
Card #
#476
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is noticeably shifted to the left (approx 75/25). The black top border shows significant chipping and white 'snowing'. The bottom left corner appears slightly rounded with some edge wear visible on the right side.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Bob Ojeda is a respected pitcher but not a Hall of Famer. This is a common base card from a mass-produced era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $45-60. Note: This specific card is unlikely to grade high enough to justify the $20+ grading fee.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. PSA 10 copies have sold for $40-$60, but this card would not reach that grade. PSA 9s struggle to sell for more than $15.
Description
A 1986 Topps Bob Ojeda card featuring a classic portrait shot of the pitcher in his Boston Red Sox road jersey and cap. The 1986 design is iconic for its bold block-lettered team name at the top ('RED SOX') and the black top border. This card captures Ojeda just before his trade to the Mets, where he would win the World Series later that year.
Key Features
Features a key member of the 1986 World Series champion New York Mets (though pictured here with the Red Sox). Collectors of '86 Topps typically seek these cards for set-building or for nostalgic reasons related to the '86 Mets/Red Sox season.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity is high (99%+). This is a common card from the 'junk wax' era and is not a target for counterfeiters. Card stock is the standard brown cardboard used by Topps in the mid-80s.
Flaws to Note
Heavy chipping on the black top edge (common for this set), left-to-right centering is poor, and visible corner wear on both bottom corners. There is also minor surface silvering/printing noise in the darker areas of the image.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a team set or bulk lot on eBay. Listing individually is rarely profitable due to shipping costs. Local card shop 'dollar bins' are the most likely destination.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading exceeds its market value. Use the 'non-machinable' envelope or eBay Standard Envelope shipping to keep costs low. High-quality scans of the black borders are essential to show collectors the true condition of the edges.