Value: $13,756 By far, the most valuable of Griffey Jr. rookies, this card comes from a premium set dubbed “Tiffany” by collectors in homage to the luxury jewelry store. Although the cards feature the same picture as the standard set, the front and back are both glossy, giving the card an ultra-smooth polish and feel.

Estimated PSA 10 Value: $300 A few years ago, you could find these in PSA 10 condition for less than $50. Their values have since skyrocketed since his Hall of Fame induction in 2016. Some collectors consider the design to be a bit dark and bland overall. But I don't mind.

Typically, this card will sell between $1 - $5 if it is ungraded or "raw," as the term hobbyists usually like to use for a card that remains as it was when pulled from a pack:

As of May 2021, there are 28 PSA 10 Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball Cards Magazine rookie cards and the card value is $800+ (last auction sale was October 2020).

The value of an ungraded 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card eventually climbed over $100. Years later, the rest of the set became almost irrelevant. There was a time when the Griffey might run you $140 and you could buy a factory set for $150. Its success propelled Junior to become the spokesperson for the company.