1987 Donruss Tim Wallach #119
Tim Wallach · Donruss · Base
Player
Tim Wallach
Set
1987 Donruss Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
#119
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) / PSA 8 (NM-MT) OC candidate. Centering is heavily shifted to the top and slightly to the right. Corners show slight wear. High gloss black borders from the 1987 set are prone to chipping.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Low. Primarily sought after by Expos team collectors or 1987 Donruss set builders. Wallach is a respected borderline Hall of Fame candidate but lacks the high-end hobby 'heat' of superstars like Bonds or Maddux from this set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $250-300 (Pop 1 for PSA 10 is historically very low due to centering issues).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for less than $1 at card shows or in bulk. Recent PSA 9 sales have fluctuated between $40-$65, while the elusive PSA 10 can reach $250+ because the black borders make high grades extremely rare for this set.
Description
A classic 1987 Donruss baseball card featuring Montreal Expos star third baseman Tim Wallach. The card features the iconic black borders of the '87 Donruss set with the colorful Expos 'M' logo in the lower right corner. The player is captured in an action fielding pose wearing the vintage baby blue Expos road uniform.
Key Features
1980s Montreal Expos nostalgia; 5-time All-Star; 3-time Gold Glove winner; iconic black-bordered 'Rated Rookie' era design from the Junk Wax era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Correct card stock for the era; the 'Donruss 87' logo printing quality matches factory standards. This card is not a target for counterfeiting due to low raw value.
Flaws to Note
Significant off-center printing (Top-to-Bottom). The top border is visibly thinner than the bottom. Minor white chipping visible on the black edges. Softness on the bottom right corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or Sportlots. For high-grade versions, eBay is best. For raw versions, selling in a team set or bulk lot is more cost-effective.
Selling Tips
Due to the centering flaw, professional grading is not recommended as it will likely receive a (Qualifying) grade or an 8 at best, which does not cover grading fees. Sell this as a 'filler' card for collectors finishing the set. Use keywords like 'Montreal Expos', '1987 Donruss', and 'Vintage Baseball.'