1990 Fleer Ken Griffey Jr. #513
Ken Griffey Jr. · Fleer · Base Card / Second-Year Card
Player
Ken Griffey Jr.
Set
1990 Fleer Baseball
Year
1990
Card #
#513
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Estimated. The card shows significant visible damage including a large crease/tear in the bottom right corner, soft corners, and yellowing/grime on the protective lucite holder that may have transferred to the surface.
Category
Base Card / Second-Year Card
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Moderate. Griffey remains one of the most collected athletes in the hobby, but the massive supply of this specific card in high grade makes low-grade copies difficult to sell.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $60-80, PSA 10: $450-550. Note: This specific card is in poor condition and would likely cost more to grade than its final market value.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar distressed condition typically sell for under $1. Recent PSA 10 sales reached $500+, but PSA 8 (Near Mint) copies frequently sell for under $25, highlighting the extreme value gap based on condition for this era.
Description
Featured is a 1990 Fleer Ken Griffey Jr. base card, number 513. The design features a classic early 90s aesthetic with a yellow nameplate and 'Fleer 90' logo in the upper left. Griffey is pictured in his Seattle Mariners uniform during batting practice. The card is currently housed in a vintage screw-down lucite holder.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. during his iconic early years with the Seattle Mariners. While not a rookie card, it is one of his most recognizable early career issues from the 'Junk Wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. This card is from the high-production junk wax era and is rarely counterfeited. The card stock, printing dot patterns, and color palette are consistent with 1990 Fleer production standards.
Flaws to Note
Significant structural damage is visible: a heavy crease or peeling at the bottom right corner, severe top-left centering issues (roughly 80/20), and potential surface damage from being stored in a non-recessed screw-down holder for a long period.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for a local card shop's 'dollar bin', a flea market, or as part of a Seattle Mariners team lot on eBay. The shipping cost for a single raw sale would likely exceed the card's value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the market value of a PSA 3 or 4. Remove it carefully from the old screw-down holder and place it in a modern penny sleeve and top-loader to prevent further edge chipping. List it as part of a 'Griffey Lot' to maximize interest.