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The 1987 Fleer base set has nine especially recognisable rookie and star cards. These are regular 1987 Fleer cards, not Fleer Update, Glossy, error, autograph, or graded variants; condition and grading drive the price difference.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1987 Fleer #604 Barry Bonds rookie card | $5–$20 ungraded | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | 1987 Fleer #369 Bo Jackson rookie card | $7–$25 ungraded | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | 1987 Fleer #204 Barry Larkin rookie card | $5–$18 ungraded | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | 1987 Fleer #269 Will Clark rookie card | $1–$8 ungraded | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | 1987 Fleer #420 John Kruk rookie card | $1–$7 ungraded | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | 1987 Fleer #138 Ruben Sierra rookie card | $1–$8 ungraded | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | 1987 Fleer #67 Nolan Ryan | $2–$10 ungraded | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | 1987 Fleer #187 Mike Schmidt | $1–$8 ungraded | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | 1987 Fleer #416 Tony Gwynn | $1–$8 ungraded | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
1987 Fleer #604 Barry Bonds rookie card
The regular 1987 Fleer base-set #604, a Barry Bonds rookie card; confirm the card number and avoid treating it as the separate Glossy variation.
- Card #604
- Base set
- Rookie card
- Most recognisable card in the set
- Easy card number to verify
- Condition changes value sharply
- Glossy version is a different printing
1987 Fleer #369 Bo Jackson rookie card
The regular 1987 Fleer #369 rookie card, showing Jackson with the Kansas City Royals; it is distinct from his 1986 and 1987 Topps cards.
- Card #369
- Base set
- Rookie card
- Two-sport collector appeal
- Clear checklist identity
- Centred copies command more
- Not a 1987 Topps #170
1987 Fleer #204 Barry Larkin rookie card
The base-set #204 Barry Larkin rookie card is one of the named key rookies in the 1987 Fleer checklist.
- Card #204
- Base set
- Rookie card
- Hall of Fame player
- Accessible entry card
- Surface wear is common
- Graded examples cost more
1987 Fleer #269 Will Clark rookie card
The regular #269 Will Clark rookie card from the 1987 Fleer base set, not a card from an earlier 1986 release.
- Card #269
- Base set
- Rookie card
- Popular Giants-era player
- Low-cost raw copies
- Check corners closely
- Not the 1986 Topps Traded card
1987 Fleer #420 John Kruk rookie card
The regular 1987 Fleer #420 John Kruk rookie card provides a true base-set rookie pick rather than a later Phillies-era insert.
- Card #420
- Base set
- Rookie card
- Recognisable rookie
- Modest raw-card cost
- Often sold in mixed lots
- Grades vary
1987 Fleer #138 Ruben Sierra rookie card
The base-set #138 Ruben Sierra rookie card is another checklist-confirmed 1987 Fleer rookie option.
- Card #138
- Base set
- Rookie card
- Useful rookie-card set build
- Inexpensive raw copies
- Less demand than Bonds
- Look for clean borders
1987 Fleer #67 Nolan Ryan
The regular 1987 Fleer #67 Nolan Ryan is a base-set veteran star card, useful for a set collector who wants a non-rookie key name.
- Card #67
- Base set
- Veteran star
- Hall of Fame subject
- Easy checklist match
- Not a rookie card
- Raw copies are plentiful
1987 Fleer #187 Mike Schmidt
The standard #187 Mike Schmidt card is a base-set Hall of Fame veteran pick, not a premium parallel or autograph.
- Card #187
- Base set
- Veteran star
- Phillies collecting appeal
- Affordable base card
- Condition matters more than scarcity
- Not a rookie
1987 Fleer #416 Tony Gwynn
The regular 1987 Fleer #416 Tony Gwynn card is a base-set Hall of Fame veteran card with an exact checklist number.
- Card #416
- Base set
- Veteran star
- Hall of Fame player
- Good companion to rookie picks
- High-grade copies cost more
- Not a scarce variation
Buying tips
- Match the printed card number to the 1987 Fleer base-set checklist before buying.
- Treat grade, centring, corners and surface as separate variables from the card identity.
- Do not use a price for a graded, Glossy or autographed card as the price for a raw base card.
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