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.
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The Search Begins
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Finding the Value
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Errors and Oddities
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The Bigger Picture
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?
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.
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.
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.
