1987 Topps Mike Schmidt All-Star #595
Mike Schmidt · Topps · Base / All-Star Subset
Player
Mike Schmidt
Set
1987 Topps Base
Year
1987
Card #
#595
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) - Estimated. Centering is quite strong for this set, but the bottom-left corner shows slight whitening/softness and the edges have typical wax-era roughness.
Category
Base / All-Star Subset
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - While part of the 'Junk Wax' era, Mike Schmidt remains a highly collected Hall of Famer. Demand is highest for PSA 10 examples.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $450-600
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for $1-$2 plus shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently hovered around $50, while PSA 10s command a significant premium due to the difficulty of finding perfect wood-grain borders without chips.
Description
A classic specimen from the iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain border set. This card features Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt in his Phillies warm-up gear, designated as a National League All-Star. The design includes the famous 'wood' border, the National League logo in the upper left, and a red, white, and blue 'All Star' triple-star graphic at the bottom right.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic wood-grain border design highly nostalgic for 80s collectors, All-Star subset designation.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock shows the correct grey chipboard back characteristic of the era; the printing of the wood grain pattern is consistent with genuine Topps production. Not a commonly faked card due to high production volume. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Visible chipping on the wood-grain edges (common for this set), slight softening on the bottom left corner, and typical grainy photo quality inherent to 1987 Topps production.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or individually if high grade), COMC for low-touch selling, or local card shows in the Philadelphia area where Schmidt remains a legend.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it will hit a PSA 10; the cost of grading exceeds the value of a PSA 8 or 9. List with keywords like 'Hall of Fame', 'Wood Grain', and 'Phillies Captain'. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader to prevent further edge chipping.