1989 Fleer Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Card #548
Ken Griffey Jr. · Fleer · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Ken Griffey Jr.
Set
1989 Fleer Baseball
Year
1989
Card #
548
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimate. Based on the partial view, the corner shown looks remarkably sharp. Centering from the top edge relative to the text block appears solid, but a full grade requires seeing all four corners and the front surface.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Fleer
Demand Level
Strong. Ken Griffey Jr. remains one of the most collected players in history. While it is a high-pop card from the 'Junk Wax' era, high-grade examples (PSA 10) have seen significant price growth.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $30.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $35-45, PSA 9: $90-120, PSA 10: $450-600
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $15-$25 on eBay. Graded PSA 9s have recently stabilized around the $100 mark. PSA 10s fluctuate based on registry demand but generally fetch $500+.
Description
This is the iconic 1989 Fleer Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card. The back features a pink/red gradient background with a white statistical table and the 'Fleer 89' logo in the top right corner. The front (not visible but standard for this number) features a gray border with striped accents and a classic image of a young Griffey Jr. in his Mariners uniform.
Key Features
Hall of Fame Rookie Card. One of the 'Big Three' Griffey rookies from 1989 along with Upper Deck and Donruss. Highly liquid and always in demand by 80s/90s collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card stock shows the correct porous white/cream texture for late 80s Fleer. The 'Fleer 89' logo printing is sharp with no bleed, and the registration of the statistical grid is consistent with genuine period production.
Flaws to Note
The visible top-right corner is exceptionally sharp. Primary concerns for this set include front surface chipping on the gray borders and common centering issues. No wax or gum stains are visible on this portion of the back.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to high volume. For a graded version, COMC or MySlabs are excellent alternatives for collectors.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a strong candidate for a PSA 10. The cost of grading often exceeds the value of a PSA 8 or 9 for this specific card. If selling raw, use clear photos of both sides against a dark background to highlight the sharp corners.