1986 Topps Willie Randolph #345
Willie Randolph · Topps · Base
Player
Willie Randolph
Set
1986 Topps Baseball
Year
1986
Card #
#345
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Corners show visible white wear and rounding, specifically bottom right. Top black edge has minor chipping. Centering is shifted slightly toward the top and right.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Low - Willie Randolph is a beloved Yankee, but this is a high-production base card from the 'Junk Wax' era. Mostly sought by team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $250-350
Comparable Sales
Ungraded copies typically sell for under $1 in lots. PSA 8 copies recently sold for approximately $18-22 including shipping. PSA 10 examples are rare for this card and reach premium prices for registry set collectors.
Description
A classic 1986 Topps Willie Randolph card featuring the iconic black-and-white header design. The card shows the Yankees second baseman in a full-swing batting action pose in his home pinstripes. The bottom border features the player name in clear block lettering with a 2B position icon.
Key Features
Popular 1980s design, New York Yankees fan favorite, 6-time All-Star player, Key piece for 1986 Topps team set collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock with appropriate pulp texture for the era. The Topps logo features the characteristic halftone dot pattern. Confident this is a genuine 1986 Topps card as it is not a high-counterfeit target.
Flaws to Note
Visible softening and whitening on the bottom right corner. Minor surface scuffing on the top black border area. Top-to-bottom centering is heavy towards the top. Card shows typical signs of 'junk wax' era handling.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for volume/low cost), COMC (best for long-tail inventory for set builders), or local card shop 'dollar bins'. Not recommended for high-end auction houses.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value of raw copies, this card is best sold as part of a Yankees team lot or a complete 1986 Topps set. Grading is not recommended unless you believe it is a flawless PSA 10 candidate, as the grading fees will far exceed the card's value in its current condition.