1986 Topps Rick Lysander #472 Minnesota Twins
Rick Lysander · Topps · Base
Player
Rick Lysander
Set
1986 Topps Base Set
Year
1986
Card #
472
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (Excellent) - Estimated due to visible soft lower right corner, edge whitening, and potential card creasing or binder indentations.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Twins team set collectors or fans of 80s baseball. Rick Lysander was a journeyman pitcher, limiting general market demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.05 - $0.25
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-$12, PSA 9: $15-$25, PSA 10: $45-$60 (Note: Value rarely justifies grading costs for common players from this era).
Comparable Sales
Individual raw copies typically sell for pennies in bulk lots. Recent eBay sales for similar 1986 commons range from $0.99 to $1.99 including shipping.
Description
A classic 1986 Topps baseball card featuring Minnesota Twins pitcher Rick Lysander. The card features the signature bold 'TWINS' team name text at the top in red, a black top border, and white side/bottom borders. The image shows Lysander in his delivery on the mound.
Key Features
Features the iconic 1986 Topps black-top design. Represents the 'Junk Wax' era of collecting which is highly nostalgic for many collectors today.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. Original cardboard stock texture and period-accurate Topps logo. This card is not a target for counterfeiting due to high supply and low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant soft corner/creasing on the bottom right. Centering is shifted slightly toward the top. Visible white chipping along the black top edge which is very common for this set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a 1986 Topps complete set or a Minnesota Twins team lot on eBay or Mercari. Usually found in 'Dime Boxes' at local card shows.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee will exceed the card's value. List it as part of a lot of 1986 Topps cards or Twins cards to save on shipping costs. Use a plain white envelope (PWE) for shipping if sold individually.