1989 Donruss Ken Griffey Jr. Rated Rookie #33
Ken Griffey Jr. · Donruss · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Ken Griffey Jr.
Set
1989 Donruss
Year
1989
Card #
33
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT) due to notable top edge chipping, corner wear, and centering shift.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Strong
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10 - $25
Graded Value
PSA 5: $15-25, PSA 6: $30-50, PSA 7: $60-90
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1989 Donruss Ken Griffey Jr. in moderate-to-played condition typically range between $10 and $25 on eBay, while PSA 6 graded copies generally sell around $35 to $50.
Description
Offering a classic 1989 Donruss Ken Griffey Jr. Rated Rookie card #33. This iconic card features The Kid in his Seattle Mariners blue uniform holding a bat, highlighted by the famous teal Rated Rookie logo in the upper right corner. A must-have for any 80s baseball card collector or Griffey fan.
Key Features
Iconic Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Card, legendary Rated Rookie subset, Hall of Fame player, classic late-80s Donruss design with the distinctive purple and black border.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence is High. Card stock, printing dot patterns, and font details match authentic 1989 Donruss production. 1989 Donruss cards are occasionally counterfeited, but this example shows standard aging and production characteristics.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable chipping and wear along the top purple border, soft corners, left-heavy centering, and minor surface imperfections common for dark-bordered 1989 Donruss cards.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or local card shops due to moderate value and high liquidity for Griffey rookie cards.
Selling Tips
Due to the visible edge wear, grading fees would likely exceed the added value, so it is best sold raw. Use clear photos highlighting both the front and back out of the toploader if possible, and ship securely in a penny sleeve, top loader, and team bag inside a bubble mailer.