How Much Are Ken Griffey Jr Cards Worth? A Simple Guide for Collectors!

Alright, let’s talk about something I recently got into – figuring out how much those Ken Griffey Jr. cards are going for. You know, the baseball legend? I’ve always been a fan, and I stumbled upon my old card collection. It got me thinking, are these things worth anything now?

So, I started digging. First thing I did was to check out which cards are even considered collectible. Turns out, the rookie cards are the big deal. Especially this one, the 1989 Upper Deck #1. Everyone seems to want that one, probably because it’s got a nice, clean design and it’s, well, his first major card.

• The Search Begins

I spent a good chunk of time just browsing through forums and collector sites. I wanted to see what people were saying, you know? Get a feel for the market. I found out there are other cards besides the Upper Deck one that people are after. Like the 1989 Bowman Tiffany and the 1989 Topps Traded Tiffany. Fancy names, right?

• Finding the Value

Then came the tricky part – figuring out the actual prices. Some websites give you estimates, but it’s all over the place. I did see that a 1989 Bowman (Tiffany) #220 was valued at over $13,000, which is insane! But then, in the same site, it told me the Estimated PSA 10 Value of 1989 Bowman Tiffany #220 was just $13! I guess it all depends on the condition of the card. I saw that PSA 10 is like the best condition a card could get.

• Errors and Oddities

Here’s where it gets interesting. I learned about this one card, the Seattle Mariners All Star Rookie #336. Apparently, there was this early version with some kind of error – like a bloody or scarred elbow in the picture. That’s really wired! They fixed it later, but those error ones are probably worth more because they’re rare.

• The Bigger Picture

And it’s not just about these specific cards. I found out the whole sports card market is huge. We’re talking billions of dollars a year! The most expensive card ever sold? A 1952 Mickey Mantle card for over 12 million bucks in 2022. Makes my Griffey Jr. cards seem like small change, huh?

So, what did I actually do with my cards? Well, I’m still holding onto them for now. I did get them graded, just to see what condition they’re in. But I figure they might be worth more in the future. Or maybe I’ll just keep them because they bring back good memories. Who knows! It’s been a fun little adventure, diving into this world of sports card collecting.