1987 Topps Tim Teufel #544
Tim Teufel · Topps · Base
Player
Tim Teufel
Set
1987 Topps Base
Year
1987
Card #
#544
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is heavily shifted to the right (approx 75/25), with visible corner softening and minor edge wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - This card was mass-produced in the millions during the 'Junk Wax' era and is not a rookie card or a Hall of Famer. It is primarily of interest to Mets team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-10, PSA 7: $12-18, PSA 8: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.50 to $1.50 including shipping. PSA 9 and 10 copies occasionally sell for $20-50, but this card would not achieve those grades due to centering.
Description
Classic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design featuring New York Mets second baseman Tim Teufel in his batting stance. The card features the iconic 'METS' team name in orange block letters at the top and the player name in a blue diagonal banner in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Highly recognizable 'wood-grain' border design, 1986 World Series champion team member, New York Mets fan favorite.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock with appropriate pulp texture for 1987. No signs of modern reproduction. Print dot patterns in the orange team name are consistent with original Topps lithography.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-to-left centering issues (the right border is much thinner than the left). Visible softening on the bottom-right and top-left corners. The card appears to have been handled, showing typical 'Junk Wax' era surface wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
This card is not a candidate for professional grading as the cost of grading significantly exceeds the potential market value. It is best sold as part of a 1987 Topps complete set or a New York Mets team lot to maximize appeal.