1990 Topps Ken Griffey Jr. All-Star Rookie #336
Ken Griffey Jr. · Topps · Base / All-Star Rookie (Gold Cup)
Player
Ken Griffey Jr.
Set
1990 Topps Base Set
Year
1990
Card #
#336
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6 (EX-MT) to PSA 7 (NM). Visible top-to-bottom centering bias (approximately 70/30). Corners show slight softening through the case; yellowed top loader may obscure surface scratches. Edges appear standard for technical 1990 stock.
Category
Base / All-Star Rookie (Gold Cup)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate-Strong. Griffey is one of the most collected players in history. While common, this card consistently moves on platforms like eBay due to its 'Gold Cup' status.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $15-20, PSA 8: $25-35, PSA 9: $75-100, PSA 10: $450-550
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $2 to $10 depending on shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently stabilized around $85, while PSA 10s command a significant premium due to the difficulty of finding perfect centering in this set.
Description
This iconic 1990 Topps card features 'The Kid' in his second-year release, distinguished by the prestigious gold Topps All-Star Rookie Cup in the bottom left corner. Griffey is shown in his Seattle Mariners away uniform, bat over his shoulder. The card features the classic 1990 multi-color border design with the team name 'Mariners' in orange block letters.
Key Features
Second-year Ken Griffey Jr. card; features the 'Gold Cup' rookie team logo; iconic Junk Wax era HOFer card; high nostalgia value for collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. This card is from the 'Junk Wax' era and mass-produced; counterfeits are extremely rare as the cost to replicate exceeds the raw market value. Authentic card stock is grey/brown cardboard typical of early 90s Topps.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues, particularly top-heavy (bottom border is much thicker than the top). The card is currently in a yellowed, aged top loader with a price sticker on it, which may hide surface micro-abrasions or wax stains common on 1990 Topps stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for individual sales), COMC (good for bulk processing), or local card show dollar bins/value boxes.
Selling Tips
Remove the card from the aged, yellowed top loader and place it in a fresh penny sleeve and clean top loader before photographing for sale. Due to the high grading cost relative to the value of a mid-grade example, it is advised to sell this card 'Raw' unless it appears to be a flaw-free PSA 10 candidate.