What are recent raw comps for the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1?

Typical raw sales fall around $340 at mid-range condition, with a wider band of $80–$600 depending on eye appeal and seller.

What is a 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1 worth in PSA 9 vs PSA 10?

Recent market guidance in our model: PSA 9 near $900 and PSA 10 near $4,500. Realized prices vary by subgrade, eye appeal, and timing.

How many 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1 cards are in the PSA population report?

We use an estimated ~15,000 PSA-graded copies for this card (total graded). Higher pop usually means more liquidity but more competition for top grade.

Is the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1 worth submitting to PSA?

Usually yes for gem-quality copies: net upside after illustrative $43 all-in grading often beats selling raw at mid comps—if you believe the card can reach PSA 9+.

What break-even PSA grade should I target for 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1?

Compare your all-in cost (~$43) to the jump from raw mid (~$340) to PSA 9 and PSA 10 in the table above. You need enough resale lift to clear that gap.

Should I Grade 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1?

Should you grade 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1? 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1: raw 80–600, PSA 9 900, PSA 10 4500, ~15,000 PSA pop. Grading cost, ROI, and a clear grade/skip verdict.

CardSnap Research TeamUpdated May 6, 2026

Prices & comps

Tier	Est. value	Notes
Raw (recent comps)	$80 – $600	Mid ~$340
PSA 9	$900	Mint
PSA 10	$4,500	Gem

PSA population

Estimated PSA graded population (all grades): 15,000 copies.

Grading cost (illustrative)

PSA changes fees; planning estimate from raw mid comp (~$340).

TierValue / economy-style
PSA fee (est.)$25
Shipping in/out + supplies (est.)$18
All-in (est.)$43

ROI vs raw mid (model)

Graded resale minus all-in grading minus raw mid (baseline). Negative means you need a better buy or a higher grade than the model assumes.

If PSA 9 result

+$517 vs raw mid

If PSA 10 result

+$4,117 vs raw mid

Verdict

Yes — grade (if condition is there)

Net uplift to PSA 9/10 usually clears illustrative fees vs raw mid for 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1. Submit clean copies only.

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FAQ

What are recent raw comps for the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1?: Typical raw sales fall around $340 at mid-range condition, with a wider band of $80–$600 depending on eye appeal and seller.
What is a 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1 worth in PSA 9 vs PSA 10?: Recent market guidance in our model: PSA 9 near $900 and PSA 10 near $4,500. Realized prices vary by subgrade, eye appeal, and timing.
How many 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1 cards are in the PSA population report?: We use an estimated ~15,000 PSA-graded copies for this card (total graded). Higher pop usually means more liquidity but more competition for top grade.
Is the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1 worth submitting to PSA?: Usually yes for gem-quality copies: net upside after illustrative $43 all-in grading often beats selling raw at mid comps—if you believe the card can reach PSA 9+.
What break-even PSA grade should I target for 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1?: Compare your all-in cost (~$43) to the jump from raw mid (~$340) to PSA 9 and PSA 10 in the table above. You need enough resale lift to clear that gap.