1987 Topps Barry Lyons #351
Barry Lyons · Topps · Base / Rookie Cup Designation
Player
Barry Lyons
Set
1987 Topps Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
#351
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is significantly off-top to bottom, corners show visible wear from binder storage, and surface has visible light reflections suggesting minor scuffing.
Category
Base / Rookie Cup Designation
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche. Barry Lyons is a player primarily sought by Mets team-set collectors or set builders completing the 792-card 1987 Topps master set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5.00 - $10.00, PSA 9: $15.00 - $25.00, PSA 10: $60.00 - $90.00 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds value for this specific player card)
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies typically sell for $0.18 to $0.50 in bulk lots. Recent eBay sales for PSA 10 copies of this specific card hover around $75.00, but lower grades rarely sell individually due to shipping costs.
Description
The 1987 Topps Barry Lyons features the iconic faux wood-grain border design that define's the decade's hobby aesthetic. Lyons is pictured in his New York Mets away jersey and helmet, holding a catcher's mitt. The card includes the classic circular Mets logo in the upper left corner and the Topps logo in the bottom left.
Key Features
Features the iconic 1987 'Woodie' border design. This card captures Lyons during the peak era of the 1980s Mets. It is a nostalgic piece from the 'Junk Wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is from an era of massive overproduction (the 'Junk Wax' era); it is not a target for counterfeiting. Authentic indicators include the specific wood-grain dot pattern and standard cardboard stock characteristic of 1987 Topps.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering issues (bottom border is much thicker than top). Softness on the bottom right corner. Possible surface scratches consistent with storage in a non-sleeved plastic page. Card appears slightly tilted within the frame.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari, or as a 'filler' card at a local card show. High-volume sellers on COMC may find a buyer over a long period.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading ($19+) is significantly higher than the market value of the card. This is best sold in a 'Team Bag' lot with other 1980s Mets players like Darryl Strawberry or Dwight Gooden to attract Mets fans. Use '1987 Topps Mets Team Set' as a keyword.