1987 Fleer Julio Franco #138
Julio Franco · Fleer · Base
Player
Julio Franco
Set
1987 Fleer
Year
1987
Card #
138
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Low. The 1987 Fleer set was produced in massive quantities during the junk wax era, keeping market demand and prices relatively low for common base cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Recent comparable sales for 1987 Fleer Julio Franco cards in raw condition typically range from $0.25 to $1.00 on eBay and at local card shows.
Description
This is a 1987 Fleer baseball card featuring veteran second baseman Julio Franco of the Cleveland Indians. The card features a distinctive gray border with white pinstripes, the player's name and position in the upper left, the Cleveland Indians team logo in the upper right, and the Fleer logo in the bottom right corner. The central action photography shows Franco following through on his swing while wearing the Indians' road gray uniform.
Key Features
Features the iconic 1987 Fleer pinstripe border design which is beloved by vintage and junk wax era collectors. Julio Franco had a famously long and productive Major League career spanning over two decades.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard card stock and printing techniques of the 1987 Fleer set are present. This era and card are rarely counterfeited as they are widely available in raw condition.
Flaws to Note
Slight corner softening visible on the top right corner and minor edge wear along the top border. Centering appears slightly heavy to the right/top based on visual inspection of the borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC are the best platforms for selling lower-value vintage and junk wax cards, preferably bundled in lots to offset shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value of a raw 1987 Fleer base card, it is not economically viable to grade this card with PSA or BGS, as the grading fees far exceed the card's value. Sell raw or include in a bulk lot.