Certificate #539790570FD7 · Baseball
Topps Traded · #41T · 1989
Hold. Often worth as much raw. Keep it or sell it raw.
Estimate, not an official grade.
Each check is scored out of 10 on both sides. The lowest one caps the TCGAI Score.
| Check | Front | Back |
|---|---|---|
| Centering | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Corners | 9.5 | 9 |
| Edges | 9.5 | 8.5 |
| Surface | 9.5 | 9.5 |
Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more. Marks on the photos show the area named, not an exact spot.
No defects listed at this photo resolution.
An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.
Graded 8
$30.00
Raw, ungraded
$38.10
Grading premium
-21%
| Grade | Average | Range and sales |
|---|---|---|
| Raw | $38.10 | $19.00 – $84.99 · 23 listings |
| Grade 7 | $13.00 | $10.00 – $16.00 · 2 sales |
| Grade 8 This card | $30.00 | $25.00 – $35.00 · 2 sales |
| Grade 9 | $50.00 | $35.00 – $120 · 20 sales |
| Grade 10 | $220 | 1 sale |
Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot.
Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.
Recent 50%+ 30-day gains in raw prices amid Griffey nostalgia and baseball card market strength.
Next months. Continued moderate rise with volatility from auction sales.
Long term. Stable to rising for high-grade copies due to enduring popularity.
Ken Griffey Jr., known as 'The Kid,' was selected #1 overall by the Seattle Mariners in the 1987 MLB Draft after being named U.S. High School Baseball Player of the Year. He debuted in 1989, becoming a Mariners icon with his smooth home run swing and exceptional center field defense, saving baseball in Seattle. First father-son duo to play together, hit HRs in same game, and appear in same lineup with Ken Griffey Sr. Hall of Famer with 22 MLB seasons.
Released in 1989 as part of the Topps Traded set, marking his first Topps rookie card.
Condition. Check corners for dings, edges for chipping, centering, surface scratches; common flaws include print lines, off-centering, and wax stains from packs.
Storage. Store in semi-rigid holders or top-loaders with sleeves in cool, dry place away from light; use graded/graded slabs for high-value graded copies.
Authenticity. Base version has matte finish; Tiffany has glossy finish—verify shine under light to spot fakes. Check holograms on slabs, weight, and print quality; authenticate via graded/graded for graded cards.
Sources: sportscardspro.com, thejuniorjunkie.blogspot.com, psacard.com, sportscardinvestor.com, youtube.com
Grade your own card. Two free scans a month, a result in about two minutes.
Grade your card freeThe TCGAI Score is an AI estimate made from photos. It is not an official grade and third-party grades may differ. Not affiliated with any grading company. Read the AI disclaimer.
TCGAI.PRO help
AI assistant · the team takes over billing and account issues
Answers are written by an AI and can be wrong. Do not share passwords or card numbers. We keep this chat to answer you. Privacy ·