Quick question. Ken Griffey Jr. was always a key to any late '80s or early '90s set and this one is no exception. We love a baseball error card. It's a shame he barely missed out on the Triple Crown that year. Channeling 1986 Topps Baseball with its design, a reported 5,000 sets were made making this card relatively hard to find. @Todd Misprints like what youve described dont generally generate a lot of interest. 1 with a purple hat and 1 with a purple hat and border where the green is supposed to be. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. The exact amount of any given error card is based on various factors such as the condition and numbers of the card. Want to know more? Lots of people entered the hobby thinking it was easy money. KEN GRIFFEY JR 1990 Topps ERROR Card #336 MISPRINT All-Star ROOKIE BLOODY SCAR, Report this item - opens in new window or tab, 1990 NBA Hoops AKEEM OLAJUWON Card #127 Houston Rockets MINT NBA HOF Hakeem (#184786080181), Hard Rock Cafe LOS ANGELES Fly to the Angels PIN Wings Mountains Blue (#184768771013), Nick Adenhart 34 Memorial Baseball PIN- ORIGINAL Los Angeles Angels Anaheim MLB (#184822538421). Like their regular sets from the era, Topps released a special edition 1989 Bowman Tiffany factory set. These are certainly one of the more odd Ken Griffey Jr. rookie issues. Autographed bat versions are numbered to 25. Another old one. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. In order to give you the best experience, we use cookies and similar technologies for performance, analytics, personalization, advertising, and to help our site function. Original Price 36.29 If you order today, this is the estimated delivery date and is based on the seller's processing time and location, carrier transit time, and your shipping address. Otherwise the 1990 version looks the same. Back in 1994, autograph cards were still relatively new and tough to come by. 1989 Topps Heads Up Ken Griffey Jr. #5. Values The exact amount of any given error card is based on various factors such as the condition and numbers of the card. That means a glossy front and a back thats a little more crisp. Thanks. Growing up in the late 1980's, there was nothing more that my friends and I would rather pull from a pack than a Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. PriceIt Game | There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. If you don't have an account, create one here. Rookie Cards can still bring in solid numbers. Stay up to date on all the latest sports card and memorabilia news, articles, and products by subscribing to our newsletter below: document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2008-2023 The Cardboard Connection. How dare they even print an error card with Jeter associated with the Red Sox! Ross Uitts Have you ever seen an error version of the 1988 San Bernardino Spirit Best Platinum Ken Griffey Jr. #1 cards in which the word SPIRIT near Griffeys chest is printed in white, not blue? I used to love watching Larry Walker play because he was so well-rounded. Design-wise, little stands out for the team-issued card. Some may not be the rarest and others aren't the most valuable, but they all have made a major impact on collectors. Ross is the founder of Old Sports Cards and has been collecting sports cards for over 30 years. The reverse negative version is far more valuable since it is rarer and can sell for hundreds of dollars in a PSA 10 holder. 1990 Donruss Ken Griffey Jr #365 PSA 8 + 1991 Upper Deck #555 PSA 8. 1989 Upper Deck Baseball Card Pack. Mar 28, 2021 #2 finestkind Well-known member Aug 17, 2008 3,639 592 Boston To a person that collects Griffey cards or to a person that collects error cards. Well, in 1989, Bowman used a similar style in its subset of four cards that featured fathers and sons who both played in the Majors. My original thought was that it was a misprint but I can not find anything on this subject though in all the other cards online show a regular back to it. Griffey is one of 50 prospects in the 1988 California League All-Stars set. That makes it stand out a little more than its value. The card is quite common on eBay and can be bought at a somewhat reasonable price. The only number on the back is 91-37 pease advise. Would be happy to email copy of card. Rookie Card, which remains a part of 80s pop culture. And with more people buying more packs, production numbers ballooned. Book of Ken Griffey jr. Cards some rookies I did see.. boxes of cereal bobble heads cans of unopened cards action figures still in boxes Ken Griffey jrother ball players as well. This guy was a hero to kids of that era and his popularity remains high to this day. Please click "report it" to notify admin. That comes into play here with a set of four Ken Griffey Jr. cards that were included in specially marked boxes of Mothers Cookies for a limited time. Leading off in the desirable number one spot would be Ken Griffey Jr., a rookie and former first-overall draft pick that was not locked to be playing on the Mariner's big . Like his "King of Kings" card, this one can also be found with different variations of the reverse side. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. Hey Everyone - I was going through my old boxes of cards and I had some unopened 1990 Topps packs. Along with the flagship Donruss set, Griffey also appeared in the smaller (336 cards in total) "Baseball's Best" box set that Donruss released through retail stores that year. There weren't as many 1989 Topps Tiffany Griffeys printed as there were Bowman Tiffany Griffeys but that doesn't stop this card from being expensive. Bowman had not released a set since 1955 after they were bought out by their largest competitor, Topps. There are only 12 cards in total and the backs of the cards will show each player's card number in that sequence. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Before we get started, I do want to make it clear that most of the cards from this set do not have any value these days. Talk about one of the craziest errors in all baseball cards. We use cookies to help personalize content, tailor and measure ads, and provide a safer experience. And to think, that box was considered a modern style TV set at the time. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ken Griffey Jr. the last time we updated. However, they don't have nearly the visual appeal of A Cut Above. Rare find this item is hard to come by. We suggest adding one or two from the ten most significant ones listed below. This small oddball set contained just fifteen cards in the checklist and had a look and feel to them reminiscent of the 1964 Topps set. While collectors still clamor for the Tony Gwynn and Rey Ordonez cards from the set, it's the Ken Griffey Jr. card that became the face of all the game-used baseball cards that followed. It was an acknowledgment that rarity was a driving factor in the hobby, with sets trying to outdo each other. Rookie error card. ANY FEEDBACK IS GREATLY ACCEPTED. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Lots. But something happened along the way. (9% off), Sale Price from 20.27 Notice the hole in Griffey's cap--that's where the little suction cup would be used to secure him to a window or wall. The card helped launch Upper Deck in their debut set and, over the course of Griffeys career, the momentum continued to build. Also box after box after BOX of cards mostly baseball I seen some football some basketball. Loose, CIB, and New prices are the current market price. Were they drunk when printing this bad boy? This site contains links to affiliate websites, and we may receive an affiliate commission for any purchases made on the affiliate website using such links. Grades from other companies could be worth much less. Taken together, the backs form a short biography of sorts for the soon-to-be superstar. 1989 Topps Baseball sometimes has a negative association simply based on its plentiful quantities. One of the more expensive of all the error cards, you cant go wrong owning a Mickey Mantle baseball card in terms of ROI. #365, 1990 Donruss Ken Griffey Jr #365 Baseball Error Card NM Seattle Mariners HOF, 1990 Donruss #365 Ken Griffey Jr. No Dot After Inc Error Seattle Mariners #365, Ken Griffey Jr. They have a yellow background on front but the back is blank. (30% off), Sale Price from 15.80 The ink runs down thru the players right arm and on thru the name and bottom of card. Shown kneeling in his Mariners uniform, it's not his most exciting card you can own. RARE: Ken Griffey, Jr 1990 Rookie Card - Mariners togoretro (74) $1,245.00 FREE shipping More like this 1990 Topps Ken Griffey, Jr. 33.02, 36.29 Ken Griffey Jr. has a lot of attractive baseball cards. Within the set were also several different subsets, including: The set is huge and with all of the errors, parallels and variations it can seem a bit overwhelming, to say the least. The card is common with a PSA 10 count similar to the 1989 Fleer Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card. The likes of Paul Blair, Gil Heredia and Ricky Bones are among the sets second tier. So, by the time the 1990 Donruss set was released, his was one of the most sought after cards. The following list highlights the most valuable 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. cards. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2022 by Old Sports Cards, LLC. Rankings are based on the Beckett Baseball online price guide. 1990 Topps Ken Griffey Jr. When talking about the 1989 Fleer Ken Griffey Jr. RC #548, I assume you mean its NOT the most talked about card. Perez's fingerprints are once again all over this card with his beautifully-created artwork depicting the legendary Bo Jackson in his Royals uniform. Find out when this item goes on sale, get coupons from the seller, and keep track of all your favorites! I would appreciate any help you can give me. Grades from other companies could be worth much less. Sosa's career got off to a slow start so I don't remember many collectors going crazy for this card when it was first released. I have searched the internet for this card and mine is the only one I can find. Card backs on the Tiffany cards are also much brighter. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. A collector for much of his life, Ryan focuses primarily on building sets, Montreal Expos and interesting cards. Just curious if I have any of them. (10% off), Sale Price 33.02 Who in the hell is that? Ken Griffey Jr. 1990 Topps #336 Rookie Cup - Partial Blackless/Bloody Scar/Mispr $39,999.99 Free shipping Ken Griffey Jr 1990 Topps Rookie RC Cup #336 Error Print 1 of 1 VERY RARE $10,500.00 Free shipping 1990 Topps KEN GRIFFEY JR. All-Star Rookie #336 Bloody Scar ERROR Card RARE Gem $8,700.00 + $5.60 shipping Hover to zoom Have one to sell? His rookie card in this set appears in two forms: one with a correct image of him batting right-handed and another in which the negative was reversed, making it appear he's batting lefty. Keep in mind: shipping carrier delays or placing an order on a weekend or holiday may push this date. @Christian If you go to Beckett.com, you can type in any set name or player in the search bar at the top and see whats cataloged. Growing up collecting these as a kid, the 1990 Donruss baseball cards were some of my favorites of the era. GoldCardAuctions.com. 1982-92 Nike Poster Cards #290927 Ken Griffey Jr. Kenetics (1990) 1984-89 O'Connell and Son Ink #237 Ken Griffey Jr. 1987 Bellingham Mariners #15 Ken Griffey Jr. 1988 Best San Bernardino Spirit #1 Ken Griffey Jr. 1988 Best San Bernardino Spirit - Platinum #1 Ken Griffey Jr. 1988 Cal League #34 Ken Griffey Jr. 1988 Cal League All-Stars #26 Ken . Baseball Cards of All-Time, 1987 Bellingham Mariners Ken GriffeyJr. #15, Ken Griffey Jr. Minor League and Pre-Rookie Card Guide, 1989 Topps Traded Tiffany Ken Griffey Jr. #41T, 1989 Topps Traded Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card, 1993 Topps Finest Refractor Ken Griffey Jr. #110, 1994 Upper Deck Mickey Mantle/Ken Griffey Jr. Dual Autograph, 1997 E-X2000 A Cut Above Ken Griffey Jr. #2, 1997 Flair Showcase Legacy Masterpieces Ken Griffey Jr. 1/1, 1997 Upper Deck Game Jersey Ken Griffey Jr. #GJ1, 2004 Upper Deck A Piece of History 500 Club Ken Griffey Jr. Its the idea of the best of the best where there can never be enough. Perhaps the greatest father-son combo to ever play the game, Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. even spent a little time playing together with the Mariners. I have had them put up for the past 30 years I will take a look at them time after time. He was also a part of the 1989 Donruss The Rookies set, the companys version of Topps Traded. 1989 was particularly a great year for him as it would be the one and only time he'd make an MLB All-Star team. 2022 Bowmans Best Baseball Checklist, Team Set Lists and Details, One-Sheet Collections: Best Active NBA Stars Who Have Never Been All-Stars, 2022 Bowman Inception Baseball Checklist, Team Set Lists, Odds and Details, 2022-23 Leaf Exotic Basketball Checklist and Details, 2021-22 SP Game Used CHL Hockey Checklist and Details, 2023 GAS Arnold Schwarzenegger: Built to Perfection Trading Cards Carry Some Heavy Weight, 2022 Panini Flawless Collegiate Basketball Checklist and Details, 2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome Baseball Checklist, Team Set Lists and Details. mentioned later in this post that can sell for hundreds of dollars. Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate. The design is exactly the same as the base card but the card stock itself is higher quality with a glossy look and feel. Once Flair Showcasetook the ultimate step, there was no turning back. There are several other rare inserts from this era that could also be up for discussion, however, this particular Ken Griffey Jr. card mixes both the rarity and the look. He had just appeared in his first MLB All-Star game the year before and his reputation as a two-sport superstar was as hot as ever. All rights reserved. I cant find anything online on this but I found a 1990 Ken Griffey Jr. Topps all star rookie card but the back where the stats would be is completely missing only a black piece of unprinted cardboard. Please enter the verification code that you received on your email. 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1 RC. Those box sets didnt stop there. It is also one of the most affordable Ken Griffey Jr. rookie cards and is a good option around the $120 price point. Back in the late '80s and early '90s during their time with the Pirates, he and Bobby Bonilla became known as the "Killer B's" as one of the most feared hitting duos in the league. going up off the card .? The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ken Griffey Jr. [Error] the last time we updated. 1989 Fleer Glossy Ken Griffey Jr. #5484. Refresh your browser window to try again. With Griffey in the flagship release, this isnt considered to be a Rookie Card. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. These are highlighted by a glossy card stock thats easy to feel. Still more expensive than either of the regular 1989 Bowman Ken Griffey Jr. cards, its much cheaper than Griffeys solo Tiffany card. Read the full disclosure here. On the rare occasion these come up for sale, they can sell for huge money. We purchase sports cards as an alternative investment to stocks, bonds, and real estate. Today, any 1993 Topps Finest Baseball Refractor is held in high regard. Inserted 1:288 packs, these extremely tough cards are die-cut into a circular saw blade. Monday, December 7, 2020 1:47 PM. Original Price from 23.85 1990 UPPER DECK KEN GRIFFEY JR. CARD #156 "ERROR CARD" #156 [eBay] $2.99: Report It: 2022-11-20: Ken Griffey Jr 1990 UPPER DECK ERROR ROOKIE Baseball Card #156 Seattle Mariners [eBay] $1.29: Report It: 2022-11-07: 1990 Upper Deck Baseball Ken Griffey Jr. Seattle Mariners ERROR Card #156 HOF #156 [eBay] $2.95: Report It The photos, which were shot by Barry Colla, show tons of personality and make for a fun oddball release. Just 1,300 Platinum sets were made, less than a third of the standard, blue-bordered version of the set. Just wondering if Ken Griffey Jr 1998 Ultra fleer card #1 has any value? His 1989 Upper Deck Rookie Card is one of the most famous cards in the hobby, ranking right up there with Jordan, Jeter, and Brady regarding popularity search on Google. 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Attic find..purchased house at auction. Bo Jackson was one of the most popular athletes in the world at the time having gained notoriety for being a two-sport star across baseball and football. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. We may earn an affiliate commission if you I have seen the Bo Jackson card below, for example, sell for hundreds of dollars. Rookie Card was one of the defining moments for a generation of collectors. The number of Ken Griffey Jr. minor league cards isnt big but they do offer an extension beyond traditional rookies, covering a time when The Kid really was still a kid. can go from $30 to $70 or more in top condition. The 1989 Classic Travel Orange came as part of a factory set that came in a blister pack. For the collector who likes oddball issues like these, this is one of the more rare and pricier ones you'll find. Ken Griffey Jr. [No Copyright] prices (Baseball Cards 1990 Upper Deck) are updated daily for each source listed above. When Fleer introduced one-of-a-kind cards in 1997 Flair Showcase Baseball, they stirred up lots of conversation. Buy from many sellers and get your cards all in one shipment! Gonzalez was one of the most feared hitters of his era and seemed like a lock for 40+ homers and 100+ RBI every season. The set contains 56 cards but Griffey's is by far the key. Enjoy! It was released separately as a late-issue promo. The record Ken Griffey Jr. card sold at Goldin Auctions for $57,600 on January 8, 2022. Rookie error card. Collectors could find other big names of the era like Don Mattingly, Mark McGwire, Ryne Sandberg and others but the Griffey is by far and away the most valuable in the set.
