1986 Topps Dan Pasqua Rookie Card #547
Dan Pasqua · Topps · Base Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Dan Pasqua
Set
1986 Topps Base Set
Year
1986
Card #
#547
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card exhibits typical 1986 Topps issues including slight top-to-bottom centering bias and minor white chipping on the sensitive black top border. Corners appear relatively sharp for the era but the right-side edge shows minor factory roughness.
Category
Base Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Dan Pasqua is a common player from a high-production era. Demand is primarily limited to Yankees team set collectors and 1986 Topps set completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $150-200. Note: Grading costs significantly exceed the value of the card at lower grades.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales show raw copies selling for $0.50 to $1.50 plus shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently sold in the $20-30 range, while PSA 10 specimens occasionally reach higher prices due to Registry collectors.
Description
This 1986 Topps Dan Pasqua rookie card features the iconic black-bordered top design with the 'YANKEES' team name in bold block letters. Pasqua is pictured in his classic New York pinstripes in a batting stance. The bottom white border contains his name and position bubble 'DH-OF'.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of Dan Pasqua; iconic 1986 Topps 'Black Shoulder' design; features the New York Yankees team branding which is highly collected by team enthusiasts.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This is a common card from the 'Junk Wax' era and is not a target for counterfeiting. It features the standard matte cardstock and semi-glossy photo finish consistent with 1980s Topps production.
Flaws to Note
The black top border is prone to showing even the slightest wear (chipping); the centering is slightly shifted toward the bottom; there is a visible white speck on the black border near the top right corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot on eBay, in a 'pick your card' listing, or at a local card show in a dime/quarter box. Individual sale shipping costs usually exceed the card's market value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it will achieve a PSA 10, as the fees will outweigh the return. List as a 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping option for $1.00 to attract buyers looking to finish their 1986 set.