1987 Topps Bob Welch #315
Bob Welch · Topps · Base Card
Player
Bob Welch
Set
1987 Topps Base Set
Year
1987
Card #
#315
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering is slightly favored toward the right (~55/45). Corners show minimal whitening but remain relatively sharp. The wood-grain surface appears clean without major print dots, common for this set.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Stable. Welch is a respected player with a storied career, but as a non-rookie base card from the 'Junk Wax' era, demand is primarily driven by team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-$12, PSA 9: $15-$25, PSA 10: $75-$100
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of this card range from $0.50 to $1.50 with shipping. PSA 9 examples have recently sold for approximately $18.00 including shipping.
Description
This 1987 Topps Bob Welch features the iconic wood-grain border design that defined the late 80s hobby era. The card shows Welch in his Los Angeles Dodgers home jersey and cap, holding his glove. The Dodgers team logo is featured in a circle at the top left, with the player name in a blue ribbon at the bottom right.
Key Features
Iconic wood-grain border design; features Cy Young winner Bob Welch; high nostalgia value for 1980s collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Card displays correct semi-gloss finish on front and matte grey-cardboard stock on back. No signs of modern digital printing; characteristic Topps 'bubble' print quality in the blue name plate.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering shift to the right. Slight soft touch on the top left corner. Typical 1987 fiber 'fuzz' on edges which is common for this card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay (as a low-cost 'Buy It Now') or COMC (Check Out My Cards). Selling as part of a Dodgers team set or a complete 1987 Topps set is often more effective than selling individually.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it is a PSA 10, as grading fees will exceed the value of a PSA 8 or 9. For raw sales, ship in a plain white envelope (PWE) to keep costs low for the buyer.