1997 Score 'Goin' Yard' Hobby Reserve Ken Griffey Jr. #4
Ken Griffey Jr. · Score (Pinnacle Brands) · Insert / Parallel (Hobby Reserve)
Player
Ken Griffey Jr.
Set
1997 Score 'Goin' Yard' Hobby Reserve
Year
1997
Card #
#4
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering appears slightly heavy toward the right. Lower left corner shows minor softening. Surface appears clean without heavy scratching.
Category
Insert / Parallel (Hobby Reserve)
Manufacturer
Score (Pinnacle Brands)
Demand Level
Moderate-Strong. Ken Griffey Jr. remains one of the three most collected baseball players of the 1990s. While not a high-end rarity, parallel versions of popular inserts sell quickly to player-set collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $25-35, PSA 9: $60-80, PSA 10: $250-325+
Comparable Sales
Standard 'Goin Yard' inserts sell for $2-4. Hobby Reserve versions typically see a 3x-5x multiplier. Recent sales for raw Hobby Reserve versions of similar stars range from $8 to $15.
Description
Attractive 1997 Score 'Goin Yard' Hobby Reserve insert featuring Seattle Mariners icon Ken Griffey Jr. The card features a dynamic image of The Kid at the plate with home run distance markers in the background. This Hobby Reserve edition is distinguished by the gold oval 'HSR' stamp on the front right, a much rarer version than the standard base insert.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player; Hobby Reserve gold stamp parallel (rarer than standard version); Iconic '90s insert design; High-demand player for '90s insert collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The gold 'Hobby Reserve' stamp has the correct texture and reflective quality. Font and typesetting match authentic 1997 Score production. Stock thickness is correct for the era.
Flaws to Note
A slight right-favoring centering issue on the front borders; extreme bottom-left corner shows a tiny touch of white (softening); possible minor edge chipping which is common for this high-gloss Score stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card to reach the widest audience of Griffey specialists. COMC is also a great secondary option for '90s inserts.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless you are certain it will hit a PSA 10, as the value jump is only significant at the top grade. List with 'Hobby Reserve' and 'Gold Stamp' in the title to differentiate from the common version. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader via USPS Ground Advantage or eBay Standard Envelope.