1987 Topps Phillies Leaders Mike Schmidt / Juan Samuel / Von Hayes #163
Mike Schmidt, Juan Samuel, Von Hayes · Topps · Base / Team Leaders
Player
Mike Schmidt, Juan Samuel, Von Hayes
Set
1987 Topps Base
Year
1987
Card #
#163
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). Reasoning: The centering on the front appears slightly favorited toward the bottom left. The bottom right corner shows some white chipping/wear visible even in the photo. Edges appear standard for 1987 wood-grain cardstock which is prone to chipping.
Category
Base / Team Leaders
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Low. While Mike Schmidt is a highly collected Hall of Famer, this is a common team leader card from the mass-produced 'Junk Wax' era. Most demand comes from set builders or team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $5-10, PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $250+
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for $1.00 plus shipping on eBay. PSA 9 copies have recently sold in the $40-$55 range. PSA 10 copies occasional reach $200+ due to the difficulty of finding perfect wood-grain borders.
Description
A classic piece of 1980s baseball history, this 1987 Topps card features the legendary Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt alongside Phillies teammates Von Hayes and Juan Samuel. The card features the iconic wood-grain border design that defines the 1987 set. The trio is pictured in their vibrant powder blue road uniforms and red Phillies jackets during warmups. A great addition for any Phillies fan or Mike Schmidt completionist.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt. Iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design. Pop culture appeal of '80s powder blue Phillies uniforms.
Authenticity Indicators
Likely authentic. This card was mass-produced (junk wax era) and is not commonly counterfeited due to its high supply and low individual value. The card stock grain and matte finish of the image are consistent with Topps production from 1987. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner wear on the bottom right. Top-to-bottom centering is slightly off. Potential surface wax/gum staining on back (typical for this set, though not visible in this photo). The wood-grain borders are extremely sensitive to any edge chipping.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari. For individual sale, a local card shop's dollar bin or a COMC bulk submission is most appropriate. It is generally not worth the cost of grading unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is absolutely flawless, as grading fees will exceed the value of a professional grade below a 10. For listing, use keywords like 'Mike Schmidt', 'Phillies Leaders', and 'Wood Border'. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader to prevent further edge chipping.