1987 Topps Jack Lazorko #678
Jack Lazorko · Topps · Base Card
Player
Jack Lazorko
Set
1987 Topps Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
#678
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX). Centering is heavily shifted left-to-right (approx 80/20). Corners show visible rounding/wear, particularly the bottom left. Edges show minor chipping, and the surface appears to have a slight vertical indentation or print line across the player's face.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche. Demand is limited to team set collectors or 1987 Topps set-builders. Jack Lazorko was a journeyman pitcher, so there is no significant player-specific market.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.01 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00; PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00; PSA 10: $75.00 - $125.00 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds value for this specific player/grade).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for common cards from the 1987 Topps set typically range from $0.18 to $0.99 for raw copies. PSA 10 copies of commons occasionally sell for $20-$40, but this specific card would not qualify for a high grade.
Description
This 1987 Topps Jack Lazorko #678 features the iconic wood-grain border design. Lazorko is pictured in his California Angels uniform. The card features a vibrant blue background with the classic 'Angels' team script and player name in a pink ribbon graphic at the bottom.
Key Features
Features the highly recognizable 1987 Topps 'Woody' design, one of the most iconic aesthetics of the 'Junk Wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock shows the correct grey-cardboard pulp of 1987 Topps; the 'wood' grain pattern and dot-matrix printing are consistent with period production. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Severe left-to-right off-center alignment; soft/rounded corners; surface scratches/indentations; minor edge chipping standard for this wood-grain border set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), Sportlots, or COMC. Selling individually is not recommended due to shipping costs outweighing market value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading is significantly higher than the card's potential value. Best sold as part of an Angels team set or a bulk lot of 1987 Topps cards. Use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping if sold individually to keep costs low.