1991 Topps Ken Griffey Jr. All-Star #392
Ken Griffey Jr. · Topps · Base / All-Star Insert-in-Set
Player
Ken Griffey Jr.
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#392
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is significantly shifted to the left (approx 70/30). Corners show visible softening, particularly the top-left and bottom-left. Surface appears mostly clean but reflects some light wear.
Category
Base / All-Star Insert-in-Set
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Griffey remains a 'collect-them-all' player for many, but this specific card was produced in massive quantities, making supply extremely high.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-20, PSA 9: $35-45, PSA 10: $250-300. (Note: A PSA 6 estimate would be worth less than the cost of grading, roughly $5-10).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1 or less in bulk lots. Recent PSA 10 sales range from $250-$350, but PSA 8 and lower grades often struggle to sell for more than $15, illustrating the 'condition rarity' market of this era.
Description
This 1991 Topps card features Resident Seattle Mariners legend Ken Griffey Jr. as an American League All-Star. The card displays the iconic 'Topps 40 Years of Baseball' anniversary logo in the top left corner. Griffey is shown in his classic follow-through swing, wearing the Mariners road grey uniform #24. The design features the 1991 Topps color-coded borders and starry All-Star header.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic '40 Years of Baseball' anniversary set design, and one of the most popular players of the 'Junk Wax' era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. This card is from a mass-produced era and is rarely counterfeited. The card stock shows the appropriate grey-brown cardboard backing and the printing pattern (rosette) is consistent with Topps 1991 production.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues (heavy right border), soft corner wear on the left side, and minor edge chipping consistent with white-bordered stock from this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or via eBay standard envelope), Sportlots, or local card shop bulk bins. High-grade specimens (PSA 10) are the only ones suited for major auction houses.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific card; the centering and corner wear will result in a grade where the slab cost exceeds the card's value. List it as '1991 Topps Ken Griffey Jr AS #392' and use a high-resolution scan to show the condition clearly. Use eBay Standard Envelope for $1.00 shipping to make the sale viable.