1987 Topps Ken Schrom #227
Ken Schrom · Topps · Base Card
Player
Ken Schrom
Set
1987 Topps Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
227
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is heavily shifted to the left (approx 75/25); corners show visible softening/wear; minor surface chipping on the right edge.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - This is a common card from a high-production era featuring a non-Hall of Fame player; primarily collected by team set collectors or '87 design enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5.00 - $8.00; PSA 8: $10.00 - $15.00; PSA 9: $25.00 - $35.00
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw commons from this set average $0.10 to $0.99 with free shipping (PWE). Graded PSA 10 copies of this specific card occasionally reach $40-50, but mid-grade copies rarely sell individually.
Description
A classic 1987 Topps baseball card featuring Cleveland Indians pitcher Ken Schrom in his wind-up. This card features the iconic faux wood-grain border design that define the late 80s 'Junk Wax' era. The team name 'INDIANS' is displayed in bold pink-outlined letters at the top, and the player name is positioned in a diagonal red banner in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Features the iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design; represents Ken Schrom during his tenure with the Cleveland Indians; highly nostalgic 'Junk Wax' era collectible.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity; authentic cardboard stock texture; correct 1987 Topps secondary 'wood' pattern; standard Topps logo placement. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to high production volume and low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias; softening on all four corners; minor white chipping visible along the right blue border edge; overall surface aging typical of cardboard stock from this period.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari; local card shop '5-cent bins'; or specialized commerce sites like COMC if in pristine condition.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees will significantly exceed the market value. Group it with other 1987 Topps cards or Cleveland Indians cards to make a more attractive bulk listing. Use '1987 Topps Indians Team Set' as a keyword.