1987 Topps Bob Boone #505
Bob Boone · Topps · Base
Player
Bob Boone
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
505
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Good centering, minor top-right corner softening and edge chipping along the faux-wood border.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Common base card from the junk wax era with massive print runs, appealing primarily to player collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10, PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $15-25
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.25 to $0.75 individually, while complete 1987 Topps sets routinely sell for $15-30.
Description
Up for sale is a classic 1987 Topps baseball card featuring catcher Bob Boone of the California Angels, card #505. This iconic set is well known for its distinctive wood-grain border design mimicking the 1962 Topps set. The card displays a crisp action shot of Boone making a two-handed catch behind the plate in his Angels uniform, with the team logo in the upper left corner and a red nameplate at the bottom.
Key Features
Features veteran catcher and 7-time Gold Glove winner Bob Boone during his tenure with the California Angels. Part of the highly recognizable and nostalgic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard card stock and printing dot patterns consistent with 1987 Topps production. Not a commonly counterfeited card due to low individual value.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable edge chipping along the right side of the wood-grain border. Slight softening on the top-right corner. Standard centering for the era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best sold in bulk or as part of a 1987 Topps set rather than individually due to low single value)
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as grading fees will far exceed the card's value. Best sold raw as part of a complete set or team lot using a plain white envelope (PWE) shipping method.