We searched far and wide for a listing of all error cards ever produced in baseball. A collector for much of his life, Ryan focuses primarily on building sets, Montreal Expos and interesting cards. While thats hurt values to a certain extent, thats about all it hurts. A few years ago, you could find these in PSA 10 condition for less than $50. So there you have it, the ten most valuable 1990 Donruss cardsas well as a look at some other oddball issues that can have even greater value to them. The 1990 Topps baseball card set went to great lengths to pay tribute to Nolan Ryan's achievement of surpassing the 5,000 career strikeout mark. 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. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. 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. Upper Deck made headlines whenthey entered the card market in 1989with a more premium quality product. In top condition, and certified as such, select Ken Griffey Jr. It was released separately as a late-issue promo. Auction. As you can see, it will take the base cards on this top ten list being professionally graded in gem mint condition to be worth much. Dont be afraid to go more in-depth in the subject? from 20.27, from 23.85 While the print run of 6,000 may seem like a large number by todays standards, it is tiny for the era in which it was made. Shop confidently on Etsy knowing if something goes wrong with an order, we've got your back for all eligible purchases Create an account or login in order to post a comment. Lots of people entered the hobby thinking it was easy money. Mothers produced a fifth Ken Griffey Jr. card in 1989. Chart shows the price of Ken Griffey Jr. [Error] at the end of each month going back as long as we have tracked the item. Some collectors consider the design to be a bit dark and bland overall. Free shipping for many products! This might be the only 1989 set with a Ken Griffey Jr. The 1989 Donruss Ken Griffey Jr. One of the most popular and most expensive of all error cards. Unlike the majority of his Rookie Cards (without taking professional grading into account), sales are in the hundreds. Classic produced two blister pack sets in 1989 that each featured Ken Griffey Jr. inside. You can actually find this card in three different forms, all having to do with variations of the reverse side. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. I have been seeing a few of the Upper Deck Ken Griffey JR #1 rookie cards, but in Black and White and being portrayed as a rare error test run. We can thank Billy Ripkens bat for that. A PSA 10 would easily fetch five figures. But then we stumbled across a terrible-looking website, BUT the information regarding baseball error cards is accurate and easy to access. #156, 1990 Upper Deck Set KEN GRIFFEY JR. ERROR #156 SEATTLE MARINERS ** MINT **, 1990 Upper Deck Baseball Ken Griffey Jr. Seattle Mariners ERROR Card #156 HOF #156, 1990 Upper Deck / #156 Ken Griffey Jr / Simultaneous Spelling Error #156, KEN GRIFFEY JR. 1990 Upper Deck #156 Mariners Error Card Misspelling On Back #156, KEN GRIFFEY JR. 1990 Upper Deck #156 Mariners ERROR CARD! 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. As a brand, Classic was never quite in the oddball territory for cards but it wasnt exactly mainstream either. The correct back features the correct card number (#665) as well as a write-up about Ryan. The artistic look and colorful backgrounds have a definite Peter Max vibe to them. Just wondering if Ken Griffey Jr 1998 Ultra fleer card #1 has any value? You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. Baseball cards #19 & #24. While Junior has a smile made for baseball cards, you have to capture that smile. 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. I have a team metal card of Ken Griffey Jr. BUY ON EBAY NOW. Rookie Card, a true hobby classic. Although it should be noted that an error card does not automatically equate to big dollars, as many error cards are not worth the paper they are printed on. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Being at the forefront of many of the trading card innovations from the 1990s, there are literally thousands of amazing Ken Griffey Jr. cards to choose from, but our aim is to narrow that down to some of his very best. Like most minor league cards, its simple in its aesthetics and doesnt draw much attention to itself other than the player on the front. There were 264 cards in total and they are highly desirable to this day. The orange version was the first of the two and is fairly straightforward in design. This would be the only year they did this. #1 B BarryBonds762 Active member Feb 9, 2021 178 135 Recently found a Griffey jr rated rookie and the e in his name was misprinted. Sure, there are others that are more expensive, but this card helped define an era of card collecting craziness during the late 1980's. The mid- to late-1990s were filled with strange inserts. After opening them I found this Ken Griffey Jr. card with the bloody scar on the elbow, but I can't really find a lot of information about it other than some have sold for huge $$ on ebay. There is a 4 in upper left hand corner on back of card is it worth anything??? Designed to promote a Ken Griffey Jr. chocolate bar, Pacifics first cards of the Hall of Famer come in three different versions. All Rights Reserved, Top 10 Ken Griffey Jr. Not surprisingly, it was Griffey's cards who led the charge. Talk about one of the craziest errors in all baseball cards. 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. It is Johnny Ray?! I always liked the 1989 Topps design with the floating name banner and cursive team name in the lower right corner. If you do not receive the verification code within 60 Seconds, we will send you the activation link again. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Other than a few exceptions, most of Juniors early cards sell for a fraction of what they once did. The Billy Ripken F*** Face Error Card should be the least valuable as many are up for sale anytime. The following list highlights the most valuable 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. cards. His 1997 MVP season in which he had 49 home runs, 143 runs scored, 130 RBI and a .363 batting average was one of the best seasons for any player that I can remember witnessing. In a bit of irony, Griffey is actually allergic to chocolate. After failing to include him in their main release, Ken Griffey Jr. was included on the 1989 Score Rookie/Traded checklist. I have a set of five Ken Griffey Junior cards from the 90s I bought them from a local card store the guy said they were one of a kind and I cant find anything on it and I think they are one of a kind theyre a set of five cards with his three minor league totals and then a major league total it says year club, I have a Ken Griffey jr#192 its got a white line on the front? Baseball error cards will usually have a high ROI when compared to regular cards due to the rarity of the card. Another from the 1989 Upper Deck baseball set. But as his career progressed and the home runs kept piling up, he turned into one of the most popular players in the league. Just curious if I have any of them. So, maybe only three cards in existence. Traded also has one of the best Griffey photos among his rookie-year cards. Loose, CIB, and New prices are the current market price. And Griffey's card, in particular, really captured his trademark swing in a unique format. We are user supported. It was just a question of how high he would climb. An image wasn't available, but here's Griffey's Row 1 base card. As more collectors come to recognize just how iconic Griffey was and they look to reconnect with the cards they used to chase, these have grown exponentially. 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. That shouldn't take away from the fun look. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for RARE MISPRINT ERROR CARD 1990 Donruss Ken Griffey Jr #365 PINK DOT! Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Given its historical significance, it's reasonably priced. And, even though his reputation may forever be damaged by the PED controversy, his 1990 Donruss rookie still has its place among Sosa fans. 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. Rookie Card was one of the defining moments for a generation of collectors. The 2000 Derek Jeter Topps Heritage Red Sox Logo Error Card makes New York Yankee fans blood pressure boil (Read: Top Derek Jeter Rookie Cards). The Griffeys, along with the Ripkens, Alomars and Stottlemyres were showcased in a modern (at that time) television set design. He was an absolute monster on the base paths, going on to become the game's all-time leader in stolen bases and runs scored. We suggest adding one or two from the ten most significant ones listed below. Contact him at [emailprotected]. As far as print runs go, its believed about 15,000 sets were produced. There are also other father-son autographs out there for the Griffeys, if you can't locate this exact one. Rookie Cards came out in 1989. Cookies and similar technologies are used to improve your experience, to do things like: Without these technologies, things like personalized recommendations, your account preferences, or localisation may not work correctly. Growing up collecting these as a kid, the 1990 Donruss baseball cards were some of my favorites of the era. Ken Griffey Jr. [Error] prices (Baseball Cards 1990 Donruss) are updated daily for each source listed above. I have an album full of junior cards. The same slightly upscale and limited print run applies for the entire 1989 Bowman Tiffany set, including the subset cards. 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Old school T206 error card. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. But something happened along the way. 1990 Topps Ken Griffey Jr. #336 Error Card 90sSportsCards Pay as low as $84/mo Klarna . He also loves to write about the hobby and has written for Beckett, Topps, SABR and of course, this website. Shown kneeling in his Mariners uniform, it's not his most exciting card you can own. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I have never seen mention of this card with SPIRIT in white. 26074583. Part of the first set of Bowman cards in more than 30 years, Topps brought it back with slightly larger dimensions. Now that we got that out of the way, let's take a look at the top ten: Estimated PSA 10 Value (Reverse Negative): $500. Classic made a couple of different Ken Griffey Jr. cards in 1989. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. In this video I open a box of 1990 UD Baseball in hopes of finding the Ken Griffey Jr. ERROR card. For most, this is the Holy Grail of early Ken Griffey Jr. items. Any value shown for this card with this grade is an estimate based on Thanks for the article I have pretty much all of his 89 rookies cards but they are not for sell. 1989 Bowman . Any ideas on value? 1991 Fleer #450 Ken Griffey Jr. After you place your order, 90sSportsCards will take 1-3 business days to prepare it for shipment. at the best online prices at eBay! As far as rarity goes, this is the toughest Ken Griffey Jr. minor league card to find. SHARP! 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 . The reverse of the card gives some interesting projections for his different rookie cards and even shows an image of his Donruss rookie in the upper right corner. In fact, many can go for hundreds of dollars depending on the player and I've even seen a Juan Gonzalez reverse negative rookie go for more than $1,000. View Etsys Privacy Policy. Donruss has always been famous for its "Diamond Kings" subsets that featured some of the game's top players in any given year. buy stuff after clicking links on our site Because a smaller amount of these were produced and because centering is a challenge, finding these in pristine condition can be tough. GoldCardAuctions.com. Ken Griffey Jr. rookie cards are one of the top investments in the hobby from an ROI perspective. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ken Griffey Jr. [Error] the last time we updated. Did we leave any error baseball cards off this list? A total of 15,000 team sets were made. Double ERROR Version PSA Mint 9 #156, KEN GRIFFEY Jr. 1990 Upper Deck 156 SIMULTANEOUSLY SPELLING ERROR BGS 9 HOF, 1990 Upper Deck #156 Ken Griffey Jr. Error card PSA 9 mispelling on back. Griffey is shown following through on a swing in a great action shot. What are they worth. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Learn more. Many Griffey cards were returned and the result was that Upper Deck printed many uncut sheets (sheets consisting of 100 cards) of just Ken Griffey, Jr. - According to Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey, Jr. is the most graded card of all time. Rookie Card seemed like a viable investment opportunity. It's not an understatement to say the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. changed the hobby. 1990 Upper Deck #156 Ken Griffey Jr. No Copyright Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $600 With Copyright Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $75 While the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card took the hobby by storm when it was first released, his second-year Upper Deck card was also a hobby favorite. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. Ive seen 2 variations of the 89 Upper Deck Griffeys. Ken Griffey Jr. [Error] prices (Baseball Cards 1990 Upper Deck) are updated daily for each source listed above. 1989 Topps Tiffany Ken Griffey Jr. #41T5. While thats more than double that of the Bowman Tiffany set, its still a fraction of what most of Griffeys other cards are. Limited to 1,000 copies, the card also comes in individually signed versions. Ken Griffey Jr. [Error] prices (Baseball Cards 1991 Donruss) are updated daily for each source listed above. The "Blue/White Test" cards showcase the same images of their base counterparts but can come with a blue or white border. We love a baseball error card. its original I assure you! Incredible such a rare card made it into circulation. Food-issue sets were still common in 1989. And to think, that box was considered a modern style TV set at the time. Because of the tiered structure, each player also had three different one-of-one Masterpiece cards. That tells you all you need to know about just how much the card market ballooned in the late 1980's with massive print runs. Original Price from 23.85 Perez's fingerprints are once again all over this card with his beautifully-created artwork depicting the legendary Bo Jackson in his Royals uniform. Italy | English (US) | (EUR), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers. I have seen the Bo Jackson card below, for example, sell for hundreds of dollars. This estimate is based on the card being PSA or BGS graded. 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. Donruss also released a "The Rookies" set in 1989 that was pretty much the same concept as Topps Traded. Donruss didnt stop there with their 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. cards. The only different between them is the background color: white, yellow and blue. The Single-A team set has a print run of 10,000 sets. Considering how dominant Rickey Henderson was, I'm surprised that he won only one MVP award. We do not factor unsold items into our prices. Enjoy! Its speculated that 150,000 of these sets were made, which helps to further illustrate how scarce the 1989 Bowman Tiffany Griffeys are. Rookie Card #336 SportcardsByRussell (80) $16.00 FREE shipping More like this 1989 KEN GRIFFEY Jr. PriceIt Game | Enjoy. We are user supported. However, they don't have nearly the visual appeal of A Cut Above. Yes! THIS CARD IS SO RARE THAT EVEN THEY CANNOT PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT IT. View cart for details. Who in the hell is that? Our personal favorite. Being off-center is the norm for this card, which has been subject to counterfeiting. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Not to be confused with the four-card set dedicated to the rookie, this one was given out as part of a stadium-issue team set. This is probably the most recognizable Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card of them all. Please visit baseballerrors.com/error-cards.php for a list of baseball error cards broken down by set. Cookies and similar technologies are used to improve your experience, to do things like: Without these technologies, things like personalized recommendations, your account preferences, or localisation may not work correctly. No Period After Inc. #365, 1990 donruss ken griffey jr #365 error No Dot After Inc On Back Of Card psa 7. (15% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Today, any 1993 Topps Finest Baseball Refractor is held in high regard. Unfortunately, he'd fall to injury during an NFL game against the Bengals in January 1991, derailing both his football and baseball careers forever. However, with the sheer number of copies that are out there, its still cheaper than it has been in years. In this guide, we take a look at the 20 most valuable 1990 Donruss baseball cards. Visually, the 1989 Fleer Glossy Ken Griffey Jr. is the same as his main card. Cheers! When a 1989 Topps Heads Up Ken Griffey Jr. comes up for sale, they dont go cheap. I am betting there are a couple others out there, but no guarantee of that. We purchase sports cards as an alternative investment to stocks, bonds, and real estate. Rookie Cards. Besides the regular Ken Griffey Jr. card, 1989 Bowman Baseball has a separate card picturing the young outfielder with his famous father. Once upon a time, a Ken Griffey Jr. 2. ANY FEEDBACK IS GREATLY ACCEPTED. See Also: 24 Ken Griffey Jr. Cards That Remind Us Why We Love Him. Making things tougher for those looking for top-condition cards is the fact that the Griffey is often found with rough centering. Find out when this item goes on sale, get coupons from the seller, and keep track of all your favorites! So, for the cards on this list to be worth much, they'll either have to be graded by PSA to be in perfect, gem mint condition. Topps released this unusual test issue in 1989 that is a die-cut Griffey Jr. head that was meant to be stuck to a flat surface of your choice for display. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. 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). Thats a common trait among virtually every Ken Griffey Jr. Germany | English (US) | (EUR), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers. You can tell the 1989 Topps Heads Up Ken Griffey Jr. by checking the copyright year on the back. 1989 Upper Deck Baseball Card Pack. It's not quite as valuable as his "Rated Rookie" but still has decent value in top condition. ONE OF THEE RAREST ERROR MISPRINT CARDS EVER PRODUCED. Recently discussed in The 30 Most Valuable Baseball Cards of All Time (2023 Update) article online, Sports Card Investing: Maximize Portfolio Returns (Ultimate Guide), 10 Best Football Card Packs to Buy in 2023, In-Depth Sports Card Market Trends and Statistics (2023). 1 with a purple hat and 1 with a purple hat and border where the green is supposed to be. Hes a genuine icon, sitting in the top tier of baseballs legends and influencers. APPROACHING AN AUTOMATIC TICKET TO THE HALL OF FAME SOON, COULD IT POSSIBLY BE "VALIDATED", AS A ONE OF A KIND ITEM. Ken Griffey Jr. [No Copyright] prices (Baseball Cards 1990 Upper Deck) are updated daily for each source listed above. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for KEN GRIFFEY JR 1990 Topps ERROR Card #336 MISPRINT All-Star ROOKIE BLOODY SCAR at the best online prices at eBay! A young Griffey Jr. poses with a rather serious look, kneeling in his Mariners uniform. Ryan M, The 90 Topps is cut out from the top of the wax box that the card packs came in. There are rumors of a second error associated with this card, but we could not confirm themsomething about an eye. Most feature action shots. 1991 Donruss Ken Griffey, Jr. #49 Raw Error Card "NO DOT" After "Leaf, INC." | eBay Authenticity Guarantee Authenticity Guarantee 1991 Donruss Ken Griffey, Jr. #49 Raw Error Card "NO DOT" After "Leaf, INC." Condition: -- Price: US $18,000.00 Buy It Now Add to cart Best Offer: Make offer Add to Watchlist Sale benefits charity 33 watchers No mention of very rare Star Nova or more rare Diamond set. 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. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. 1989 Topps Baseball sometimes has a negative association simply based on its plentiful quantities. Like the Griffey card on this list, this may not be the most exciting card in the world. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ken Griffey Jr. [Error] the last time we updated. However, it was sold as a box set at retail stores. Off the top of my head, I am not familiar with the error. See an incorrect/misclassified sale? The cards are listed in chronological order. Ever since Griffey's induction into the Hall of Fame and the explosion of the card market in general, collectors have been back on the hunt for his cards, pushing their values up substantially in the process. We also delve into some of his other 1989 releases that might not be quite as well known. Youve heard the story before there are lots of these out in the wild. Fans of the Tiffany cards may also want to consider the 1989 Bowman Tiffany Ken Griffey Jr, which is more limited but not nearly as nice looking. ebay seller doesn t accept returns,
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