1990 Donruss Ken Griffey Jr. #24
Ken Griffey Jr. · Donruss · Base
Player
Ken Griffey Jr.
Set
1990 Donruss
Year
1990
Card #
24
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT). The centering appears slightly top-heavy. Corners show minor touches of white typical of the red-border design. Surface appears clean of major print defects.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Donruss
Demand Level
Moderate. Ken Griffey Jr. remains one of the most collected players in history, but this specific card was mass-produced in the millions.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15 - $25, PSA 9: $35 - $50, PSA 10: $250 - $325
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales on eBay range from $0.99 to $5.00 including shipping. PSA 9 examples consistently sell for $30-$45. PSA 10 Gem Mint copies have seen recent sales in the $250+ range due to registry collectors.
Description
This 1990 Donruss Ken Griffey Jr. card features the legendary Mariners outfielder in his iconic blue Seattle uniform. Part of the second-year Donruss set, it boasts the vibrant red borders with black 'paint splatter' accents at the top and bottom. The card displays a crisp photo of 'The Kid' and has the classic 90s Donruss cursive script branding.
Key Features
Second-year card of Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. Icon of the 'Junk Wax' era. High grade (PSA 10) specimens carry significant value due to the condition sensitivity of the red borders.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock thickness is consistent with 1990 Donruss production. The 'splatter' pattern and red ink hue match known genuine examples. Low counterfeit risk as raw value is very low. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Red borders are notorious for showing chipping and edge wear easily. This specific card appears to have centering shifted toward the top border. There is a small speck of white on the top-right corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a single or as part of a lot. Could also be sold in a 'quarter box' at a local card show or on platforms like COMC.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it will achieve a PSA 10; the cost of grading exceeds the value of a PSA 8 or 9. Use high-resolution scans to show the integrity of the red edges. Title listing with 'HOF', 'Mariners', and 'Second Year'.