1987 Topps Ken Griffey Sr. #202
Ken Griffey (Sr.) · Topps · Base Card
Player
Ken Griffey (Sr.)
Set
1987 Topps Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
#202
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly shifted to the right (approx 70/30 or 80/20). Top-right and bottom-right corners show visible white wear and rounding. Surface shows typical 1980s wood-grain print speckling.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - While Ken Griffey Sr. is a respected player and HOF-caliber father, this is a common base card from the 'Junk Wax' era with extremely high print runs.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $45-60. Note: Grading this specific card is not financially viable as the fee exceeds the value.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.50 to $1.50 plus shipping. PSA 9 copies regularly sell for under $50, while PSA 10s (rare due to centering issues) can fetch $250+.
Description
A classic 1987 Topps Ken Griffey Sr. card featuring the iconic wood-grain border design. Griffey is shown in his Atlanta Braves powder blue away jersey holding a bat. The card features the 'Chief Noc-A-Homa' Braves logo in the upper left corner and the Topps logo in the bottom left.
Key Features
Iconic 1987 wood-grain design, member of the 'Griffey' baseball dynasty, features the nostalgic Atlanta Braves screaming warrior logo which has since been retired.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. Card shows correct dot-matrix print pattern in the 'Topps' logo and appropriate brown cardstock aging for 1987. This card is not a target for counterfeiting due to high supply.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias (heavy left border, thin right border). Corner softening on all four corners. Visible edge chipping along the right side where the 'wood' ink meets the white cardstock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot or set on eBay, or in a 'flat' box at a local card show for 25-50 cents. Shipping as a single item usually costs more than the card is worth.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. To maximize value, bundle it with Ken Griffey Jr. cards or other 1987 Topps stars like Bo Jackson or Mark McGwire. Use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep costs down for collectors.