1987 Topps Stan Jefferson Rookie Card #323
Stan Jefferson · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Stan Jefferson
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
323
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (Excellent). Centering is heavily shifted left-to-right (approx 75/25). Visible staining/foxing on the left white border and general surface toning. Soft corners and light edge wear are evident.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Mass-produced during the 'Junk Wax' era. Most interest comes from San Diego Padres team collectors or those completing the 1987 Topps master set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-8, PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $20-30. Grading is not recommended as costs exceed value.
Comparable Sales
Individual sales range from $0.50 to $1.25 on eBay. High-grade PSA 10 examples have sold for $25-40, but this specific card is not a candidate for a high grade.
Description
Original 1987 Topps Stan Jefferson rookie card featuring the iconic wood-grain border design on the reverse and the classic Padres brown/orange theme on the front. Card shows Jefferson in a Padres batting stance with jersey number 22 visible on his bat knob.
Key Features
Official Topps Rookie Card designation; Iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain set design (on reverse); Low-cost entry point for set collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Card stock matches the porous cardboard typical of 1980s Topps; Correct red/blue 'dotted' printing pattern; No known high-quality counterfeits exist for this specific common player.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias; Brown staining/spotting on the left border; Top-left corner rounding; Surface 'snow' (white print dots) in the blue background area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in a lot or 'Team Bag' on eBay or at a local card show. Individual sale is difficult due to shipping costs outweighing value. COMC is a good option for low-value singles.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. List it as part of an '1987 Topps Rookie Lot' or 'Padres Team Set' to maximize appeal. Use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping to keep costs down for the buyer.