1989 Bowman Ken Griffey Jr. #220
Ken Griffey Jr. · Bowman (Topps) · Rookie Card
Player
Ken Griffey Jr.
Set
1989 Bowman Baseball
Year
1989
Card #
#220
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) to PSA 7 (NM). The card shows heavy top-to-bottom centering issues favoring the top border significantly, soft corners upon close inspection, and minor edge chipping typical of 1989 Bowman card stock.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Bowman (Topps)
Demand Level
Moderate. Ken Griffey Jr. rookie cards always maintain a steady collector following, though 1989 Bowman was heavily overproduced compared to his 1989 Upper Deck card.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $15-25, PSA 7: $25-40, PSA 8: $50-75
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1989 Bowman Ken Griffey Jr. #220 in similar mid-grade condition range consistently between $8.00 and $15.00 free shipping on eBay over the last 90 days.
Description
Up for consideration is a classic 1989 Bowman Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Card, #220. The card features a vibrant action photograph of the young Hall of Famer holding a bat over his shoulder in his Seattle Mariners uniform. Framed by the iconic colorful multi-stripe border characteristic of the 1989 Bowman set, with the Bowman 'B' logo in the upper left corner and the player name and team at the bottom. A must-have rookie card for any 90s baseball card collector.
Key Features
Iconic Hall of Famer rookie card from the 1989 Bowman set, featuring the highly recognizable colorful rainbow borders and a classic early-career photograph of The Kid in his Seattle Mariners uniform.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Standard 1989 Bowman card stock thickness, correct font types for the player name and stats on the reverse, and appropriate color saturation on the front. No visible signs of trimming.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable centering bias toward the top border, slightly soft corners with minor rounding, and light chipping along the white borders which is very common for 1989 Bowman due to the glossless card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC are the best platforms for selling raw or mid-grade vintage modern rookie cards to reach a wide audience of baseball card collectors.
Selling Tips
Given the estimated raw value and condition issues, it is not economically viable to grade this card with PSA or BGS, as the grading fees would exceed the added value. Sell raw in a penny sleeve and top loader, utilizing clear scans and accurate condition descriptions.