1987 Topps Scott Bailes #638
Scott Bailes · Topps · Base
Player
Scott Bailes
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
638
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right side and bottom, but corners look relatively sharp and edges are clean with minimal visible surface wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - strictly a nostalgic piece for set builders or team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-10, PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Raw individual copies typically sell for $0.25 to $1.00 plus shipping, while complete 1987 Topps factory or hand-collated sets generally command $15-30.
Description
Classic 1987 Topps baseball card featuring Cleveland Indians pitcher Scott Bailes. The card features the iconic faux-wood grain border design distinct to the 1987 Topps set, with a team logo circle in the upper left corner and a bright red nameplate banner at the bottom containing the player's name in bold black text.
Key Features
Features the highly recognizable and nostalgic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design, a staple of junk wax era collecting.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard card stock and printing dot patterns consistent with authentic 1987 Topps production. High confidence as this card is rarely counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering shift toward the right edge and bottom border; slight surface gloss wear consistent with storage.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best sold as part of a 1987 Topps set or team lot rather than individually due to low single value)
Selling Tips
Do not pay to grade this card as grading fees will far exceed the card's final market value. Best sold raw in bulk lots or complete sets.