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1989 Ken Griffey Jr. #1
Graded value, population data, and live listings.
Value Range
Recent graded sale comps for the 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. run from $300 to $5,800 depending on grader and grade. Shop this card on eBayHoodCar Fair Value · PSA 9
$800
avg of recent PSA 9 sales
97/100
Strong buy
Best live PSA 9 listing $475 is 41% below the sold average.
Good buy under $720Fair ≈ $800Rich over $896
About this card
The 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1 is one of the most recognizable cards in the hobby. As the very first card of a landmark set, it carries both historical weight and enduring collector demand.
Price by grade
Graded prices reflect recent sale comps tracked by HoodCar across PSA, CGC, BGS and SGC. Population counts show how many copies exist at each grade — lower population at the top grades means a bigger premium.
| Grade | Population | Avg Value | Last Sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 4244 | $5,800 | $6,100 |
| PSA 9 | 33573 | $800 | $1,025 |
| PSA 8 | 46464 | $300 | $745 |
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Live listings for this card
Graded copies currently tracked on the HoodCar floor. Prices update every 6 hours.
1997 FINEST #139 KEN GRIFFEY JR. PSA 10
$300
1989 Bowman Ken Griffey Jr. PSA 10
$675
2023 Leaf Vivid KEN GRIFFEY JR. Gray Laser 1/1 Card #22 - PSA 9 MINT
$299
2004 Topps Heritage KEN GRIFFEY JR. Chrome Refractor /555 Retrofractor PSA 9
$130
Fleer 1989 Ken Griffey Jr Rookie #548 Seattle Mariners PSA 9 - Free Shipping
$35
1987 Bellingham Mariners Team Issue Minor League Ken Griffey Jr #15 PSA 9 MINT
$450
144101101 Ken Griffey Jr 1989 Topps Traded #41T RC SIGNED AUTO PSA 9 DNA 10
$760
1995 Leaf KEN GRIFFEY JR # 211 (PSA 10 GEM MT) MLB Hall of Fame
$95
1995 Flair Ken Griffey Jr #81 PSA 9 Mint
$40
1989 Topps Traded Ken Griffey Jr. #41T Seattle Mariners PSA 10
$285
1998 Pacific "Cooperstown Bound" Ken Griffey Jr. ~~ PSA 7 NM ~~ ULTRA RARE!
$99
1989 Upper Deck - Star Rookie Ken Griffey Jr #1 (RC) Perfect PSA 9 MINT 🔥🔥
$475
Frequently asked
How much is 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. #1 worth?
Recent graded sale comps for the 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. #1 run from $300 to $5,800 across grades. The PSA 9 averages about $800.
Is 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. #1 a good buy right now?
The best live PSA 9 listing at $475 is 41% below its $800 sold average, a HoodCar Buy Score of 97/100 (Strong buy).
Which grade of 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. #1 is the best value?
Lower grades start near $300; gem-mint examples reach $5,800. The jump between grades is where most of the value sits.