Griffey Collector's Thread

[RStadlerASU22]

I agree. A 24 mintage seems very low. I haven't even tried very hard and I've had at least 5 or 6 89 Clark ones, still have a couple. And I've seen quite a few sell over the years without me being an active bidder or buyer. They are definitely tough, but not as rare as some might think.

I've had 4 myself, so that's 10 Clarks there, not sure if any of those 10 we both may have owned, but I'd think to print only 24 would have been a pretty low run from them to do.
[MENTION=2578]KLARNOLD[/MENTION] , very nice buy for the price

Ryan

I agree. A 24 mintage seems very low. I haven't even tried very hard and I've had at least 5 or 6 89 Clark ones, still have a couple. And I've seen quite a few sell over the years without me being an active bidder or buyer. They are definitely tough, but not as rare as some might think.

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[BMaggs]

Yeah, I tend to agree with you all about 24 boxes being too low, unfortunately getting information on these buggers is difficult. Thanks to everyone who has responded so far, I appreciate it.

On the PSA pop report it shows 7 graded examples of the 89 Griffey. Two PSA 8s, One PSA 6, Three PSA 4's and One PSA Authentic. By chance, is anyone a member over @ Beckett and can say how many their pop report shows and of which grade? Not including Beckett's pop report I have tracked roughly 17 known copies of the 89 Griffey. This includes research from the PSA boards, Net54, Blowout and FCB.

You Clark fans, I am curious how the pop reports are looking for your guy? Does it exceed 24 with both combined?

Also does anyone know if SGC grades these?

 

[KLARNOLD]

I wouldn't waste my time trying to estimate how many there are because you will more than likely never get a definitive answer, especially with Topps being secretive with production numbers for "test" issues. It does not look like SGC has any Griffey Heads Up Graded but here is a link to their pop report: http://www.sgccard.com/PopulationReport.aspx

Yeah, I tend to agree with you all about 24 boxes being too low, unfortunately getting information on these buggers is difficult. Thanks to everyone who has responded so far, I appreciate it.

On the PSA pop report it shows 7 graded examples of the 89 Griffey. Two PSA 8s, One PSA 6, Three PSA 4's and One PSA Authentic. By chance, is anyone a member over @ Beckett and can say how many their pop report shows and of which grade? Not including Beckett's pop report I have tracked roughly 17 known copies of the 89 Griffey. This includes research from the PSA boards, Net54, Blowout and FCB.

You Clark fans, I am curious how the pop reports are looking for your guy? Does it exceed 24 with both combined?

Also does anyone know if SGC grades these?

 

[RStadlerASU22]

Only 1 total Heads UP test has been graded by BGS. Griffey and it was a 4.

Ryan

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[chris19978]

Anyone here win that Inverted Atomic Refractor of Griffey. Crazy tough card to find I didn't look at the final price but I would guess it would be the same or more than the Jeter I lost. Congrats to whoever did win it.

 

[zlpeterson]

Does anyone know who Ebayer "looking4raregriffeys" is? I'd like to hit him up about a few cards he's listed recently. I sent a message on Ebay but no response even though he shipped my cards almost immediately.

 

[viper]

Does anyone know who Ebayer "looking4raregriffeys" is? I'd like to hit him up about a few cards he's listed recently. I sent a message on Ebay but no response even though he shipped my cards almost immediately.

I just made my first purchase with this seller on a Griffey 97 Finest Silver Embossed Refractor, which should be delivered today. Don't know who he/she is, but he/she definitely has some amazing cards!

 

[pogert2003]

Does anyone know the story on the 1997 Pinnacle Home / Away Jersey Griffey inserts? On eBay, the Away Jersey variant sells for ~$20 and the Home Jersey variant sells for $100+, yet Basecallcardpedia.com lists the odds for each variant to be the same. Anyone know why the difference in selling price?

 

[tidel144]

Does anyone know the story on the 1997 Pinnacle Home / Away Jersey Griffey inserts? On eBay, the Away Jersey variant sells for ~$20 and the Home Jersey variant sells for $100+, yet Basecallcardpedia.com lists the odds for each variant to be the same. Anyone know why the difference in selling price?

The Home/Away inserts were exclusive to magazine packs, which I think are also referred to as "rack packs" that hung on metal rods at places like Target/Walmart (someone correct me if I'm wrong). Either way, these were not as commonly found as the typical hobby or retail pack; thus, I think these carry a premium over other general Pinnacle inserts due to being harder to find because of distribution method.

As far as the price difference between the Home and Away inserts, I think it is due in large part to the look - the Home inserts seem to be more desirable to collectors bc the home whites look better than the away greys. I've noticed this premium on Home inserts for multiple years now.

 

[tidel144]

Does anyone know who Ebayer "looking4raregriffeys" is? I'd like to hit him up about a few cards he's listed recently. I sent a message on Ebay but no response even though he shipped my cards almost immediately.

Any luck hearing back from the seller?

 

[zlpeterson]

Any luck hearing back from the seller?

Nope. They've recently relisted some cards though.

 

[jacksoncoupage]

Posting here for added input from Griffey collectors who may have missed the original thread. Please check the discussion on the possible error/promo/fake 1989 Score Griffey RC. If anyone has large qty of this card, I'd love to know if this odd variant is in there and what ratio. Any knowledge/help appreciated!

http://www.freedomcardboard.com/forum/showthread.php/152601-Question-for-Ken-Griffey-Jr-collectors-possible-new-discovery-1989-error-or-promo?p=2409993#post2409993

 

[GC24]

Since I see a few sellers on eBay, beware, I was just hit with a scam. I won't disclose the method used. But, I sold a card in the mid ***'s and Pay Pal just sent me an email that it's been disputed.

I had insurance, tracking, and signature confirmation. The invoice clearly shows this, but, it looks like I'm going to be out of the money and my card.

So, be safe guys. If it happened to me it may happen to others here.

 

[chippercards.com]

Really, actually out the $$? That is surprising. I would be shocked if given your situation that it was not ultimately resolved for you.

 

[TheJuniorJunkie]

Does anyone have the complete checklist of pre-2000 Griffey autographs handy? Or just know off-hand how many there are? Isn't it like 40-something cards?

Thanks!

 

[Pinbreaker]

Does anyone have the complete checklist of pre-2000 Griffey autographs handy? Or just know off-hand how many there are? Isn't it like 40-something cards?

Thanks!

I just went to Beckett and created a 2000 and before auto collection of Ken Griffey Jr and there are 95 auto's and then I removed the 2000's and there are 66 auto's from 1992 - 1999

 

[tidel144]

Since I see a few sellers on eBay, beware, I was just hit with a scam. I won't disclose the method used. But, I sold a card in the mid ***'s and Pay Pal just sent me an email that it's been disputed.

I had insurance, tracking, and signature confirmation. The invoice clearly shows this, but, it looks like I'm going to be out of the money and my card.

So, be safe guys. If it happened to me it may happen to others here.

How could this happen? Any advice to share to help others notice/avoid the scam?

 

[tidel144]

Does anyone have the complete checklist of pre-2000 Griffey autographs handy? Or just know off-hand how many there are? Isn't it like 40-something cards?

Thanks!

Sean (@murphy17) would definitely know this as he owned all pre-2000 autos at one point.

 

[TheJuniorJunkie]

Wasn't there a picture with all of them in it?

 

[tidel144]

Wasn't there a picture with all of them in it?

There definitely was - it may be on this thread a few pages back.