1987 Topps Kevin Bass #370
Kevin Bass · Topps · Base
Player
Kevin Bass
Set
1987 Topps Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
#370
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly shifted to the right (approx 70/30). Some visible chipping and white exposed on lower right edge and corner.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought after by Astros team collectors or set builders completing the 1987 master set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $60-80. Grading this specific copy is not recommended due to centering and edge wear.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of individual commons from this set average under $1. Recent PSA 10 sales of Kevin Bass specifically hover around $65-75, but this requires a perfectly centered, flawless specimen which this card is not.
Description
A classic piece of 1980s baseball history, this 1987 Topps card features Houston Astros outfielder Kevin Bass. The card utilizes the iconic wood-grain border design that defined the 1987 set. The image shows Bass in the 'Rainbow' shoulder era Astros jersey, captured in an action pose running the bases. The lower portion features the team name 'Astros' in blue script and the player name in a bright orange banner.
Key Features
Features the iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design. Reps a notable 1980s All-Star (1986). Iconic Houston Astros 'Tequila Sunrise' style uniform highlights.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard cardboard stock with proper ink absorption for the era. Correct 'wood-grain' pattern and font weight. This card is not a target for counterfeiting due to high availability and low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering issues (leaning heavy to the right border). Visible white chipping/nicks on the lower right-hand edge. Softening on the bottom right corner. Minor surface snow/print dust typical of 1980s card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot or set), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card show 'common' bins. The cost of shipping individual copies usually exceeds the card's value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the return on investment will be negative. It is best sold as part of an 'Astros Team Lot' or a '1987 Topps Complete Set' to maximize value. If listing on eBay, use the 'eBay Standard Envelope' for cheap tracked shipping at approximately $0.63.