1986 Topps Bob Stanley #378
Bob Stanley · Topps · Base
Player
Bob Stanley
Set
1986 Topps Base Set
Year
1986
Card #
378
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Visible top-right corner wear and slight top-to-bottom centering issues.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Bob Stanley is a Red Sox favorite but not a Hall of Famer, and this set was produced in extremely high quantities.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $60-80
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk or up to $1 for a single with shipping. Most recent PSA 10 sales have reached approximately $70, while PSA 9s struggle to exceed $20.
Description
A classic 1986 Topps Bob Stanley card featuring the iconic white border with team name in large block letters. Stanley is shown in his Boston Red Sox away grey uniform in a pitching motion. The design includes a circular position indicator (P) in red near the bottom left.
Key Features
Iconic 1986 Topps design; features Red Sox pitcher Bob Stanley; part of a mass-produced 'Junk Wax' era set.
Authenticity Indicators
Genuine card. Features correct card stock thickness for 1986, period-accurate Topps logo, and standard lithographic printing patterns. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Softness and white showing on the top right corner; minor rough/chipped edges on the top border; top-heavy centering; general surface dullness typical of 1980s card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold in bulk on eBay (as part of a team set or '80s lot), COMC, or at a local card show in a 'dollar bin' or 'quarter bin.'
Selling Tips
It is not financially worth grading this card as the cost of grading exceeds the market value. List it as part of a 1986 Boston Red Sox team set to attract team collectors and save on shipping using eBay Standard Envelope.