1990 Topps Ken Griffey Jr. All-Star Rookie Cup #336
Ken Griffey Jr. · Topps · Base Player Card (All-Star Rookie Subset)
Player
Ken Griffey Jr.
Set
1990 Topps Baseball
Year
1990
Card #
336
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) to PSA 8 (NM-MT). Visible centering issues (favors right side heavily) and softened lower-left corner visible through the sleeve.
Category
Base Player Card (All-Star Rookie Subset)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. While heavily produced, Ken Griffey Jr. is one of the most collected players in history, ensuring a constant stream of buyers for clean examples.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15 - $25, PSA 9: $45 - $60, PSA 10: $350 - $450
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for $1-$2 plus shipping on eBay. PSA 9 copies average $50. PSA 10 copies have seen volatility but generally settle around the $400 mark due to the difficulty of finding perfect centering in this set.
Description
This classic 1990 Topps card features Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. following his spectacular debut season. The card showcases the iconic gold 'Topps All-Star Rookie' cup in the bottom left corner. The card has a multi-colored border design typical of the 1990 set, featuring the Seattle Mariners team name at the top left. Griffey is shown in his road gray Mariners jersey with a bat over his shoulder.
Key Features
Features the 'All-Star Rookie' Gold Cup; Hall of Fame player; Second-year Topps card; High nostalgic value from the 'Junk Wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The card stock shows the correct cardboard 'gray-back' typical of 1990 Topps. Printing dots are consistent with period lithography. This card is rarely faked because of its high production volume.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable off-center printing (heavy right border); slight white wear on the bottom left corner; potential surface scratches common with 1990 Topps card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for individual sales), COMC (for bulk selling), or local card shows. Due to high production, local card shops may not buy single copies unless they are high-grade/graded.
Selling Tips
At the current estimated grade (PSA 7-8), the cost of grading ($19+) exceeds the value of the slab. Only consider grading if the card is perfectly centered and appears flawless under magnification (potential PSA 10). For selling raw, list as part of a Griffey lot to maximize shipping efficiency.