1989 Donruss Ken Griffey Jr. #33
Ken Griffey Jr. · Donruss · Rookie Card
Player
Ken Griffey Jr.
Set
1989 Donruss
Year
1989
Card #
#33
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) estimated based on clear top-loader preservation, minor expected corner softness for 1989 Donruss stock, and fair centering.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5 to $15
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $50-80, PSA 10: $250-400
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1989 Donruss Ken Griffey Jr. #33 typically range between $5 and $12 depending on exact condition.
Description
Offering a classic 1989 Donruss Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card #33 featuring the iconic future Hall of Famer in his Seattle Mariners blue uniform holding a bat with the distinctive purple and black border design characteristic of the 1989 Donruss set. Encased in a protective top loader.
Key Features
Iconic 1989 rookie card of Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr., highly recognizable border design from the junk wax era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity based on standard card stock thickness and printing patterns, though 1989 Donruss is widely printed and rarely faked due to low raw value.
Flaws to Note
Typical 1989 Donruss printing characteristics including potential edge chipping along the dark borders and slight centering variance.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or local card shops
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, it is generally not cost-effective to pay grading fees unless you suspect a pristine PSA 10 contender. Sell raw in a penny sleeve and top loader using a rigid mailer.