1987 Topps Orel Hershiser #195
Orel Hershiser · Topps · Base
Player
Orel Hershiser
Set
1987 Topps Base
Year
1987
Card #
#195
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Centering appears slightly heavy toward the right and top. Corners show minor softening, and surface shows standard age-related dulling characteristic of the 1987 wood-grain cardstock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Hershiser remains a fan favorite for Dodgers collectors, though high supply from the era keeps market movement steady but prices low for non-gem specimens.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15 - $25, PSA 9: $45 - $60, PSA 10: $250 - $400
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $3.00 including shipping. Recent PSA 9 sales have landed near $50. PSA 10 copies command a significant premium due to the difficulty of finding perfect centering on this wood-grain stock.
Description
Classic 1987 Topps baseball card featuring Los Angeles Dodgers legend Orel Hershiser. This iconic card features the famous wood-grain border design that defines the late 80s hobby era. Hershiser is shown in his windup pose wearing the classic Dodgers home white uniform. The blue nameplate and Dodgers logo pop against the wood-grain background.
Key Features
Iconic wood-grain border design; 1988 World Series MVP and Cy Young winner; highly collectible Dodgers piece; part of the 'Junk Wax' era's most recognizable set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is from a high-production era and is rarely counterfeited. Signs of authenticity include the correct cardboard stock texture and the specific 'dot matrix' printing pattern visible in the nameplate and logo.
Flaws to Note
Centering is off-center right to left (approx 65/35). Top right and bottom right corners show light white wear/softening. The brown wood-grain edges often show chipping, which is present in a minor capacity here.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or low-level auction), COMC for long-term storage and resale, or local card shop 'dollar bins'.
Selling Tips
Due to high production volume, this card is generally only worth grading if it appears to be a flaw-free PSA 10 candidate. For this specific copy, it is best sold raw. Use keywords like '1987 Topps wood border' and 'Dodgers' to attract team collectors.