1987 Topps Pete Incaviglia #187
Pete Incaviglia · Topps · Base / All-Star Rookie
Player
Pete Incaviglia
Set
1987 Topps Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
#187
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is significantly shifted right; visible edge wear and soft bottom-right corner.
Category
Base / All-Star Rookie
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. While Incaviglia was a popular power hitter, this card has a massive supply and limited hall-of-fame upside.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $60-80
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of this card average under $0.50. High-grade PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $75+, but the centering on this specific specimen would preclude a high grade.
Description
This 1987 Topps Pete Incaviglia card features the legendary wood-grain border design. Pete is shown in his Texas Rangers away uniform following through on a powerful swing. The card displays the iconic gold 'Topps All-Star Rookie' trophy in the bottom right corner, commemorating his record-breaking collegiate career and strong debut.
Key Features
Features the 'Topps All-Star Rookie' trophy; part of the iconic 1987 wood-grain design; nostalgic collector card from the 'Junk Wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic wood-grain pattern and paper stock consistent with 1987 Topps production. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to high production volume and low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-to-left centering issues (the wood border is much thinner on the right side). The bottom right corner shows visible rounding and white paper loss. Minor surface scuffing visible in the black border framing the photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a 1987 Topps complete set, a Rangers team lot on eBay, or in a 'quarter box' at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The grading fees ($15-$25+) far exceed the market value of the card in this condition. Best utilized as a nostalgia piece or to fill a set gap. If selling on eBay, use 'Topps PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping for $0.60 to keep costs lower than the card value.