1987 Topps Gary Lucas #481
Gary Lucas · Topps · Base
Player
Gary Lucas
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
#481
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) / Authentic - Altered. The card exhibits significant vertical creasing on the right side and heavy surface wear. Centering is approximately 70/30 left-to-right.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low / Niche. Gary Lucas is a common player in a heavily overproduced set. Demand is primarily driven by set collectors looking to complete the 792-card checklist.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $45+. Note: Grading costs far exceed the market value for this specific card in this condition.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. PSA 10 examples of common players in this set generally range from $15 to $50, but low-grade copies have no significant secondary market value.
Description
A classic 1987 Topps baseball card featuring California Angels pitcher Gary Lucas. This card showcases the iconic faux-wood grain border design that defined the 1980s hobby era. The player is pictured in his Angels warm-up jacket and cap against a stadium background. Includes the circular Angels team logo in the top left and Gary Lucas's name in a bold red banner at the bottom.
Key Features
Features the highly recognizable 1987 Topps wood-grain border design; a nostalgic 'junk wax' era staple.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card displays the correct dot-matrix printing pattern, chipboard stock, and aged color palette consistent with mass production from the 1987 Topps release.
Flaws to Note
A prominent vertical crease/bend is visible running down the right side of the card. Soft corners and significant edge wear are present. The surface shows light scratching and minor loss of gloss.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk 1987 Topps set or lot on eBay. Not worth selling individually due to shipping costs vs. market value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fee would be 100x the value. It is best used for completing a binder set or as a filler. If selling, list as part of a team lot for California Angels fans.