1990 Topps Ken Griffey Jr. #336
Ken Griffey Jr. · Topps · Base Card / All-Star Rookie Cup
Player
Ken Griffey Jr.
Set
1990 Topps Base
Year
1990
Card #
#336
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card exhibits typical centering issues for this era, appearing slightly heavy toward the left/bottom. Corners look relatively square but show minor wear. The holder is scratched, making a surface assessment difficult, but typical 1990 print defects likely apply.
Category
Base Card / All-Star Rookie Cup
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. While high in supply, Griffey remains one of the most collected players in history. There is a constant market for high-grade (PSA 10) examples, but raw copies are extremely common.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $350-450
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for $1-2 plus shipping. PSA 9 copies have stabilized around $50. High-end PSA 10s fluctuate based on registry demand but generally fetch $400 or more.
Description
A classic 1990 Topps Ken Griffey Jr. second-year card. Features 'The Kid' in his Seattle Mariners home uniform, holding a bat over his shoulder. This card includes the iconic gold 'Topps All-Star Rookie' cup logo in the bottom left corner, commemorating his inclusion on the 1989 Topps All-Star Rookie Team.
Key Features
Features the iconic gold All-Star Rookie Cup. This is Griffey's first base Topps card appearing in the standard annual set (following his 1989 Topps Traded appearance). It is a staple of the 'Junk Wax' era and highly recognizable for all collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. This card was mass-produced in the millions and is not a common target for counterfeiting. Genuine indicators include the specific 'swirly' recycled cardboard texture on the back and the matte finish of the 1990 Topps stock.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias. The card stock from 1990 is prone to 'chipping' on the colored borders and print spots (small black or colored dots) in the white areas. Corners show slight softening.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for a quick sale. Local card shop (LCS) dollar bins or bulk lots on Facebook Marketplace are also viable due to the low individual value of raw copies.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it will score a PSA 10; the cost of grading will exceed the value of a PSA 7, 8, or 9. For listing, use keywords like 'All-Star Rookie Cup' and 'Mariners HOF'. Ensure the card is moved from the aging, yellowish top-loader into a clean new penny sleeve and top-loader before photographing for sale.