1987 Topps Tim Burke #253
Tim Burke · Topps · Base Card
Player
Tim Burke
Set
1987 Topps Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
253
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card displays decent centering (approx 60/40), but the bottom-left corner shows visible softening/whitening. There is also a vertical print line or surface scratch visible near the upper-right border of the photo frame.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low (Niche). Demand is primarily from 1987 Topps set builders or Expos team collectors. Tim Burke is not a Hall of Fame candidate, which limits general market heat.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8.00 - $12.00, PSA 9: $20.00 - $30.00, PSA 10: $75.00 - $100.00 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value for this specific player/condition).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk or up to $1.00 as individual set fillers. PSA 9 copies have recently sold for $15-$25 depending on the buyer's need for set registry completion.
Description
A classic 1987 Topps baseball card featuring Montreal Expos pitcher Tim Burke. The card showcases the iconic wood-grain border design that defines 80s collecting. Burke is pictured in his home Expos jersey and cap with the classic 'eb' logo. The reverse side features career statistics and personal vitals on signature brown cardstock.
Key Features
Iconic 1987 Topps 'Wood Grain' design; Tim Burke was an All-Star pitcher (1989) and a key member of the Expos relief squad.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Correct cardstock thickness and 'star' pattern in the wood grain printing. This card is from the 'Junk Wax' era and is not a target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Soft bottom-left corner; minor edge whitening on the right side; vertical surface defect/print line in the top right quadrant of the image area; typical 87 Topps centering issues.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot on eBay, or through a site like COMC (Check Out My Cards) where set-builders shop for individual needs. Not recommended for high-end auction houses.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading ($19+) significantly outweighs the market value. If selling on eBay, use 'eBay Standard Envelope' for cheap shipping. Use keywords like '1987 Topps Montreal Expos' and 'Set Filler'.