1986 Topps Frank Pastore #421
Frank Pastore · Topps · Base Card
Player
Frank Pastore
Set
1986 Topps Base Set
Year
1986
Card #
#421
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is shifted left-to-right (approx 65/35), and there is visible white chipping on the black top border. Corners show mild softening.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Reds team collectors or set builders completing the 1986 Topps set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-12, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $60-80 (Note: Grading cost far exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw commons from this set typically range from $0.10 to $0.99. High-grade PSA 10 examples of non-star players from this set occasionally reach $50+, but this specific copy would not achieve that grade.
Description
Attractive 1986 Topps baseball card featuring Cincinnati Reds pitcher Frank Pastore. The card features the iconic 1986 design with a bold 'REDS' team name in large block letters across a black top border. Pastore is shown in his home red jersey and cap. The card back (not shown but characteristic of the set) features career statistics and player trivia on red-colored cardstock.
Key Features
Iconic 1986 Topps graphic design; features a solid veteran pitcher of the era; black border design is famously difficult to find in high grades due to chipping.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Features the correct matte cardstock of the mid-80s, correct 'bubble' Topps logo, and standard 2.5 x 3.5 inch dimensions. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant white chipping on the upper black border edges. Left-to-right centering is off. Light surface wear and minor corner rounding on the bottom right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins. Selling individually is difficult due to shipping costs outweighing market value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees are significantly higher than the potential return. Best sold as part of a 1986 Topps team set or a bulk lot of 1980s cards. If listing on eBay, use a 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping method to keep costs down.