Ken Griffey Jr. #1 1989 Upper Deck Baseball — Card Value
1989 Upper Deck BaseballWhat the Ken Griffey Jr. #1 (1989 Upper Deck Baseball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.
Ken Griffey Jr. #1 1989 Upper Deck Baseball value — Ungraded $100 · Grade 9 $400 · PSA 10 $5,778. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 57.8× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If your goal is simply to own a Ken Griffey Jr. #1, the Standard version at $100 is the cheapest entry point. The premium Black And White ($282) and Star Rookie ($86) versions offer distinct aesthetic appeal or higher collectible status, though the Star Rookie is surprisingly less expensive than the Standard. Save your money with the Standard unless you specifically want the visual flair of the Black And White or the perceived rarity of the Star Rookie.
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- 1989 Upper Deck Baseball
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- Baseball
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- #1
Ken Griffey Jr. #1 1989 Upper Deck Baseball value
A raw (ungraded) Ken Griffey Jr. #1 runs around $100, a Grade 9 about $400, and a PSA 10 commands $5778.
What drives the price
Grade, centering, rookie/star status, set scarcity, and print run drive sports-card value. PSA/BGS gem-mint copies and rookies of stars carry the biggest premiums; raw commons sell for little.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $100 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 9 | $400 | eBay sold comps |
| PSA 10 | $5,778 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for this card?
- The ungraded version of the Ken Griffey Jr. #1 1989 Upper Deck is valued around $100.
- How much is a graded PSA 10 copy worth?
- A PSA 10 graded copy of this 1989 Upper Deck baseball card sells for $5778.
- Is the value difference between ungraded and graded significant?
- Yes, the difference is substantial, with a PSA 10 fetching significantly more than the ungraded $100 starting price.
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