The Ken Griffey Jr Collector's Thread - Page 75

lambretta76 · 06-22-2025, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by soey10

With your father-in-law’s connection to topps it may be some mock up for a design or a test issue for some region. He held onto it for a reason and didn’t trash it so there is reason to believe it may hold value. Definitely do some more research on it. I for one would be interested in it. I am a Griffey collector and love oddball one offs even if they are non licensed cards.

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He definitely did save some interesting stuff. It's been fun going through it but the more I learn about it the more I have to double back and check for different things. For instance, I know I saw a bunch of the 1993 Topps Finest promos and I think some of them were refractors. But I may have put them in checked bulk sell boxes and who knows where they might have ended up. (I though the 1 of 5000 ones would have been rarer than the ones that didn't say that -- turns out it was the other way around!)

Mister2Bits · 08-15-2025, 08:31 PM

Got a cool one back from PSA today. Pulled this out of hobby box a bit ago and just got the grade today. I believe the wave refractors are a print run of 12. Instant PC!

mattglet · 08-17-2025, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister2Bits

Got a cool one back from PSA today. Pulled this out of hobby box a bit ago and just got the grade today. I believe the wave refractors are a print run of 12. Instant PC!

Wow, I forgot about how low that print run is. That is an awesome card!

Chris P · 09-06-2025, 12:35 PM

Once again, I love the Topps Tribute Relic cards and I'm a sucker for Griffey Mariners patches so had to get this

OhioLawyerF5 · 09-29-2025, 06:47 PM

I made a thread in the marketplace, but thought you guys would be a better place to start.

I am looking for a 1997 Ultra Baseball Rules Griffey.

It is the last card I need to complete the set. They aren't rare (8 have sold on ebay in the last couple months), nor are they expensive, I'm just on a bit of a time crunch with this project.

Any help tracking one down would be appreciated (other than the 2 museum pieces on ebay at prices 7-10x the value of the card).

worldtravel00 · 09-29-2025, 08:56 PM

Since I have not been able to pull any of his auto cards, I'm going to try to buy it now.

Which card would be the best auto card to get meeting these criteria:
1. Depicts him as Mariners
2. Auto on the card (no sticker)
3. Playing year
4. Reasonable price under 1K

Thanks.

here2havefun · 09-29-2025, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by worldtravel00

Since I have not been able to pull any of his auto cards, I'm going to try to buy it now.

Which card would be the best auto card to get meeting these criteria:
1. Depicts him as Mariners
2. Auto on the card (no sticker)
3. Playing year
4. Reasonable price under 1K

Thanks.

Best options that can be had for under $1k:
- 1999 SP Authentic Chirography
- 1999 SP Signature Edition
- 1999 UD Century Epic Signatures

NaylorVahjeinke · 09-30-2025, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Jazz Chisholm

Bad news, magicpapa has passed away. He was a regular contributor to this thread and a great asset to the hobby

I am very sorry to hear that. I don't know the man and never interacted with him, but yet I feel like I knew him, or at least shared some things with him. Prayers are with his family, and I hope they keep his treasures and appreciate them like he did.

May as well post a sample of my Griffey collection in his honor. Other than my dad, no one has seen these so this is as good of time and place as any, you know? Thanks for letting me share them.

(Scratches are on the case)

These balls were handed out at the All Star and signed by every Mariners player who was present, including Griffey, A-Rod, Randy Johnson, Edgar Martinez, Jay Buhner, Dan Wilson, and Joey Cora.

Bought them around 2011 and haven't been able to find any others like them for a comp since for curiosity's sake.

Triple B · 09-30-2025, 08:10 AM

My all time favourite Griffey auto from my all time favourite autograph set. 2013 Topps Museum Collection /20.

WhiteoutJustin · 10-11-2025, 08:53 PM

Picked up today!

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PeteD · 10-11-2025, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jazz Chisholm

Bad news, magicpapa has passed away. He was a regular contributor to this thread and a great asset to the hobby

Posted with him for over 20 yrs...very sad to hear this. Obviously i missed this earlier.

RIP my fellow collector.

phdbeckett · 10-29-2025, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by here2havefun

Best options that can be had for under $1k:
- 1999 SP Authentic Chirography
- 1999 SP Signature Edition
- 1999 UD Century Epic Signatures

I've been able to pick up one of these three, but pricing has tripled this year if not more.

lauriontj · 11-01-2025, 04:39 PM

Just submitted a 68 card Griffey lot on eBay under the same username. Will work with a collector here if interested. 62 card game used lot plus extras. Lmk or pm me.

BoSoxFan1999 · 11-20-2025, 09:50 AM

Didn't even know this card existed until a couple days ago.

williemayshayes · 11-20-2025, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by magicpapa

heres one

I just now saw that he'd passed. Knew Mike from FCB and sold this exact card to him after pulling. Difficult seeing some of the big time great guys leave us.

nycelta · 11-20-2025, 02:44 PM

2 ‘94 UD Mantle / Griffey Jr Dual Autos ending tonight on Fanatics Collect.
A BGS 9.5/10 is currently at $50k, and a PSA 7/9 is currently at $15.5k. Where do you think they’ll end up? And is the BGS 3x the PSA copy?

tursillo2011 · 11-20-2025, 05:10 PM

Haven’t seen this non die cut version pop up too often

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Burglekutt · 12-11-2025, 07:56 AM

I just joined this forum and wanted to post one of my favorite cards I've had since the early 90's.

I recently learned this card with a PSA grading of 10 went for over $5k at auction and I'm considering sending mine off to get it graded to see where it rates.

Bosoxfan5990 · 12-11-2025, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Burglekutt

I just joined this forum and wanted to post one of my favorite cards I've had since the early 90's.

I recently learned this card with a PSA grading of 10 went for over $5k at auction and I'm considering sending mine off to get it graded to see where it rates.

Unfortunately, it won't be a 10 with those corners. It's also off-center L/R.

mlbfan10 · 12-11-2025, 09:42 AM

RIP magicpapa

Just saw he passed, wonderful member to this community and his dedication to collecting Griffey cards is beyond legendary.

atomic619jd · 12-11-2025, 10:11 AM

Was watching some Chrome Update breaks last night and saw this get hit. Beautiful card.

Burglekutt · 12-11-2025, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bosoxfan5990

Unfortunately, it won't be a 10 with those corners. It's also off-center L/R.

Agreed. I've never considered it to be a 10.

Mister2Bits · 12-11-2025, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by atomic619jd

Was watching some Chrome Update breaks last night and saw this get hit. Beautiful card.

That is a beautiful baseball card. Whoa

boxbuster7 · 12-11-2025, 07:20 PM

picked up this 2007 upper deck patch card from the local shop (sorry for the other cards) IIRC these were 1 per case so pretty tough pulls.

spcmnspff · 12-14-2025, 11:37 PM

Got this back from PSA a bit ago, but thought I’d share here. Love the backwards hat and playground diamond backdrop.

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08-15-2025, 08:31 PM	#1852
Mister2Bits Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Man Posts: 5,523 mistertwobits mistertwobits	Got a cool one back from PSA today. Pulled this out of hobby box a bit ago and just got the grade today. I believe the wave refractors are a print run of 12. Instant PC! __________________ Collecting: Ohtani, Judge \| Skateboarding Cards, Autographs & Decks

09-30-2025, 08:10 AM	#1859
Triple B Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 6,292	My all time favourite Griffey auto from my all time favourite autograph set. 2013 Topps Museum Collection /20. __________________ Wanted Dead or Alive! 1. 1997 Bowman's Best Jose Cruz, Jr Atomic Refractor Autograph 2. 1997 SPx Jose Cruz, Jr. Grand Finale /50

11-01-2025, 04:39 PM	#1863
lauriontj Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: PA Posts: 6,268	Just submitted a 68 card Griffey lot on eBay under the same username. Will work with a collector here if interested. 62 card game used lot plus extras. Lmk or pm me. __________________ Insta: tjssportscards24 PC: Griffey/Soto and like the Washington Nationals! My dad taught me to hate the Yankees. Now that I’m an adult, I realize I was raised correctly.

11-20-2025, 09:50 AM	#1864
BoSoxFan1999 Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,612 Bro19999	Didn't even know this card existed until a couple days ago. Attached Thumbnails

11-20-2025, 05:10 PM	#1867
tursillo2011 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 1,826 tursillo2012	Haven’t seen this non die cut version pop up too often Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ http://s1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj502/tursillo2011/

09-06-2025, 12:35 PM	#1854
Chris P Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 15,290	Once again, I love the Topps Tribute Relic cards and I'm a sucker for Griffey Mariners patches so had to get this

09-29-2025, 06:47 PM	#1855
OhioLawyerF5 Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Posts: 7,178	I made a thread in the marketplace, but thought you guys would be a better place to start. I am looking for a 1997 Ultra Baseball Rules Griffey. It is the last card I need to complete the set. They aren't rare (8 have sold on ebay in the last couple months), nor are they expensive, I'm just on a bit of a time crunch with this project. Any help tracking one down would be appreciated (other than the 2 museum pieces on ebay at prices 7-10x the value of the card).

09-29-2025, 08:56 PM	#1856
worldtravel00 Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 721	Since I have not been able to pull any of his auto cards, I'm going to try to buy it now. Which card would be the best auto card to get meeting these criteria: 1. Depicts him as Mariners 2. Auto on the card (no sticker) 3. Playing year 4. Reasonable price under 1K Thanks.

10-11-2025, 08:53 PM	#1860
WhiteoutJustin Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 669	Picked up today! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-20-2025, 02:44 PM	#1866
nycelta Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4	2 ‘94 UD Mantle / Griffey Jr Dual Autos ending tonight on Fanatics Collect. A BGS 9.5/10 is currently at $50k, and a PSA 7/9 is currently at $15.5k. Where do you think they’ll end up? And is the BGS 3x the PSA copy?

12-11-2025, 07:56 AM	#1868
Burglekutt Member Join Date: Dec 2025 Posts: 21	I just joined this forum and wanted to post one of my favorite cards I've had since the early 90's. I recently learned this card with a PSA grading of 10 went for over $5k at auction and I'm considering sending mine off to get it graded to see where it rates.

12-11-2025, 09:42 AM	#1870
mlbfan10 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 4,727 coastalcardcollectivellc mlbfan10	RIP magicpapa Just saw he passed, wonderful member to this community and his dedication to collecting Griffey cards is beyond legendary. __________________ Go Braves!

12-11-2025, 10:11 AM	#1871
atomic619jd Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 570 atomic619jd	Was watching some Chrome Update breaks last night and saw this get hit. Beautiful card. __________________ Yankees 28th when?

12-11-2025, 07:20 PM	#1874
boxbuster7 Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 13,392 boxbuster777	picked up this 2007 upper deck patch card from the local shop (sorry for the other cards) IIRC these were 1 per case so pretty tough pulls. __________________ Psa 9 > psa 10

12-14-2025, 11:37 PM	#1875
spcmnspff Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Seattle Posts: 787 outkastvet	Got this back from PSA a bit ago, but thought I’d share here. Love the backwards hat and playground diamond backdrop. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk