1987 Topps Eric Show #178
Eric Show · Topps · Base
Player
Eric Show
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
#178
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Niche
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-12, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $60-90
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies frequently sell for under $1.00 or are found in nickel/dime boxes. PSA 10 copies have sold between $50 and $100 depending on contemporary Padres collectors, but lower grades rarely trade individually due to shipping costs.
Description
A classic 1987 Topps Eric Show card featuring the iconic wood-grain border design. The card depicts the San Diego Padres pitcher in a black jersey holding his glove against a clear blue sky. The team logo is positioned in the top left circle, with the nameplate at the bottom right.
Key Features
Iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design; San Diego Padres team member; Affordable vintage common card.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is an authentic mass-produced card from the junk wax era. Standard cardboard stock, coarse dot-matrix printing visible in the sky, and genuine wood-grain pattern typical of 1987 Topps production. High supply makes counterfeiting unlikely.
Flaws to Note
The centering is shifted slightly towards the right side (60/40 or 65/35). Minor white chipping common to the dark brown wood-grain edges is visible on the right border. Top right corner shows very slight softening.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot or set), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Generally not worth grading unless the card is absolutely flawless (potential PSA 10), as grading fees exceed market value. Best sold as part of a San Diego Padres team lot or a complete 1987 Topps set. Use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap tracked shipping.