1986 Topps Rickey Henderson #700
Rickey Henderson · Topps · Base
Player
Rickey Henderson
Set
1986 Topps
Year
1986
Card #
#700
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Features decent centering (roughly 45/55 left to right), clean edges, and sharp corners, though the top black border shows minor white touch along the upper edge and light corner wear typical for black-bordered vintage stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Rickey Henderson is a popular collector favorite and Hall of Famer, but high production volume of 1986 Topps limits raw value unless in PSA 9/10 condition.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5 - $10, PSA 8: $15 - $25, PSA 9: $50 - $75, PSA 10: $400 - $600+
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1 to $3. PSA 8 copies average $15-$25 on eBay auctions, while PSA 9s range from $50-$75.
Description
Features Hall of Fame legend and all-time stolen base leader Rickey Henderson during his early years with the New York Yankees. The classic 1986 Topps design is notorious for its full black top border framing team name in white bold letters, making high-grade copies condition-sensitive.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic 1986 Topps black-top design, condition sensitive set notorious for chipping on black borders.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage cardboard stock, correct font spacing, sharp graphic printing typical for 1986 Topps base cards. High confidence level.
Flaws to Note
Minor chipping and touch of wear along the top black border edge and upper corners, slight off-centering top to bottom.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (PWE - Plain White Envelope shipping option), COMC, local card shows, or bundled in team/player lots on Facebook Groups.
Selling Tips
Due to low raw value, list via eBay Standard Envelope for $1.99-$2.99 or bundle into a Rickey Henderson vintage lot. Grading is only recommended if confident in a PSA 9 or PSA 10.