1987 Topps Dave Lopes Record Breaker #2
Dave Lopes · Topps · Insert / Subset (Record Breaker)
Player
Dave Lopes
Set
1987 Topps Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
#2
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimated. The centering is favorited slightly to the left (approx 60/40). Corners appear sharp, but standard wood-grain border chipping is common for this set.
Category
Insert / Subset (Record Breaker)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This is primarily a 'set filler' card or for player-specific collectors. Demand for 1987 Topps is driven almost entirely by high-grade (PSA 10) stars or rookies.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-$12, PSA 9: $20-$30, PSA 10: $75-$120
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.10 to $0.50 in bulk lots. PSA 9 copies have recently sold for $15-$22. PSA 10 copies are rare but can reach $100 due to the registry demand for this specific wood-grain set.
Description
This 1987 Topps card features Dave Lopes in his Houston Astros uniform, commemorating his 1986 record for most stolen bases in a season by a 40-year-old. The card features the iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design with a vibrant red nameplate and the '86 Record Breaker logo in the upper left corner.
Key Features
Iconic wood-grain 1987 design; Record Breaker subset; features a 4-time All-Star and Dodgers legend in an Astros uniform late in his career.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card displays the correct dot-matrix printing pattern for 1987 Topps card stock. This card is from the 'junk wax' era and is not a target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly off-center to the left. The wood-grain borders on 1987 Topps cards are notorious for showing white 'chipping' even with minimal handling. Minor surface wax staining is common on the reverse for this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or Sportlots. Not worth the individual shipping cost or listing fees as a single raw card unless sold in bulk or local card shop dollar bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it will return a PSA 10; grading costs exceed the value of a PSA 9. Use '1987 Topps 86 Record Breaker' in the title. Best sold as part of a complete 1987 team set or Record Breaker subset lot.