1986 Topps Robin Yount #460
Robin Yount · Topps · Base Card
Player
Robin Yount
Set
1986 Topps
Year
1986
Card #
#460
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) / PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Visible top-edge chipping on the black border, minor corner softening on the bottom left, and slight centering shift to the left.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Robin Yount has a dedicated following among Brewers fans and HOF set builders. While common, clean copies of mid-80s HOFers remain steady sellers.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20 - $30; PSA 9: $65 - $85; PSA 10: $450 - $600
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies in similar 'Excellent' condition sell for $0.99 to $2.50. PSA 9s have recently settled around $75. PSA 10s are rare due to the black border and command a massive premium, but this specific card would not meet that threshold.
Description
This 1986 Topps Robin Yount #460 features the legendary Milwaukee Brewers Hall of Famer in his classic pinstriped uniform. The 1986 design is iconic for its bold block 'BREWERS' text in yellow across a black top border. The card displays a candid vertical shot of Yount from the dugout/field area with the classic Topps logo in the upper right. The back features his career statistics and highlights on traditional wood-pulp cardstock.
Key Features
Features a Cooperstown Hall of Famer and 3,000 Hit Club member. The 1986 set is highly recognizable due to its black-bordered top, which is notoriously difficult to find in high grades because of chipping.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card shows correct 1986 Topps wood-pulp cardstock texture and characteristic dot-matrix printing patterns. This specific year/player is not a common target for high-end counterfeiting due to its high production volume.
Flaws to Note
The most significant flaw is the chipping along the top black edge, which is very common for this set. There is also a small speck/print defect near the bottom left corner and the centering is slightly biased toward the left border (approx 60/40).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as a 'Buy It Now' or in a Hall of Fame card lot. Local card shows or COMC are also viable options for lower-value vintage/junk wax era stars.
Selling Tips
Due to the high production (Junk Wax Era) and visible edge wear, grading this card is not Recommended as the cost of grading will exceed the market value. When listing, use keywords like 'HOF', 'Brewers', and '3000 Hit Club'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a reinforced envelope.