Okay, so check it, I got into this whole Ken Griffey Jr. cards thing a while back. It all started when I found my old baseball card collection in my mom’s attic. Talk about a trip down memory lane!
First thing I did? Dug through the box like a madman, hoping to find a goldmine. Found a bunch of Griffey cards, which was cool, because, you know, The Kid was a legend. But I had no clue if they were worth anything.
So, I hopped online. Started with eBay, naturally. Searched for “Ken Griffey Jr. cards” and bam! A million results. Quickly realized I needed to narrow things down. Looked at the years on my cards and started searching for specific sets – like “1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr.” That’s the big one, right?
Spent a good couple of hours just scrolling through listings, trying to get a feel for the prices. Some were going for a few bucks, others for hundreds, even thousands! It was wild. I started noticing things like “PSA 10” and “Gem Mint” – had to Google all that lingo. Turns out, grading is HUGE.
Next, I went to a local card shop. Figured talking to someone in person would be helpful. The guy there was pretty cool, showed me how to check for things like centering, corners, and surface damage. Basically, the better the condition, the more it’s worth. He offered me a few bucks for some of my cards, but I figured I could do better selling them myself.
Then I decided to get serious and do more research. I looked at some card value websites. They give you estimated prices based on the card, its condition, and recent sales. It’s not always 100% accurate, but it gives you a good ballpark figure.
After that, I took some good, clear photos of my best Griffey cards. Made sure the lighting was good and showed all the details. Then I listed them on eBay, with detailed descriptions of their condition. I started the bidding low, hoping to attract more interest.
It took a while, but eventually, some of the cards sold! Made a decent little profit, nothing crazy, but enough to make it worthwhile. Learned a ton about the card market in the process. It’s like a whole other world!
Now, I’m not saying I’m a card expert or anything, but I definitely know more than I did before. Still got a bunch of Griffey cards left, so I might try to get some of them graded. Who knows, maybe I’ll find that one card that’s worth a small fortune!
The whole experience was actually pretty fun. It’s a cool hobby, and you never know what treasures you might find lurking in your attic. Plus, it’s a great way to reconnect with your childhood. So, yeah, that’s my Ken Griffey Jr. cards adventure so far. Still learning, still collecting, and still hoping to hit the jackpot someday!
