1987 Topps Steve Trout #284
Steve Trout · Topps · Base
Player
Steve Trout
Set
1987 Topps Baseball
Year
1987
Card #
#284
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Common vintage/junk-wax era card with a very small collector base, primarily driven by team collectors or set builders completing the 1987 Topps set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $8 - $12, PSA 8: $15 - $25, PSA 9: $30 - $50
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of 1987 Topps commons typically sell for $0.10 to $0.50 each individually, or around $10-$20 for an entire raw set. Graded copies (PSA 9 or 10) occasionally sell in the $15-$30 range, but rarely recover grading costs.
Description
Up for consideration is a 1987 Topps Baseball card featuring pitcher Steve Trout of the Chicago Cubs, card number 284. The card showcases the iconic 1987 Topps wood-grain border design (though this particular subset features a black top border with bold red 'CUBS' lettering). The front features a great action/pose shot of Trout wearing sunglasses while throwing. The reverse features comprehensive career statistics and biographical data.
Key Features
Classic 1987 Topps wood-grain/border design that is extremely recognizable and popular among 80s and 90s nostalgia collectors. Features Steve Trout during his tenure with the Chicago Cubs.
Authenticity Indicators
Card stock, printing dot patterns, and overall image clarity match authentic 1987 Topps production standards. High confidence in authenticity. This is a common common card and is rarely counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Slight top-to-bottom centering imbalance with a heavier top border on the front. Minor corner softening visible under close inspection. Edges appear relatively clean with standard light chipping typical of 1987 Topps black border subsets.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC, eBay (best sold as part of a lot or set rather than individually due to low single-card value), or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Not economically viable to grade this specific card as the grading fees far exceed the market value of the card even in a PSA 10. Best sold raw as part of a complete 1987 Topps set or a Chicago Cubs player lot.