Is this Griffey good?

BuffJake · 07-20-2020, 02:40 PM

Hi all,

I've been searching to buy a Ken Griffey Jr . auto. I wanted to get opinions on this one here. To me it looks spot on, other than the Jr. Curious to see what others think. It's availble for a decent price. Also, if anyone has a signed Ken Griffey Jr. card they'd be willing to sell for $100 or less message me! My budget is limited as a college student by I'd like to see what is out ther for sale. Thanks!

Stay safe. Wear a mask!

Jake

ScooterMcRibs · 07-20-2020, 02:46 PM

The only autos I trust are those that I personally witnessed or those paid / witnessed by a reputable authority (e.g., buyback autos).

Look at it this way, you're willing to pay $100 for a card that's worth a dollar or less because you think the auto is real. From a thief's point of view, if they spend 10 hours learning how to fake KGJ's auto, they can pay for their time with a single sale. Too much incentive to cheat.

Skeely · 07-20-2020, 02:57 PM

I one hundred percent get the college student budget. Freshman year i probably had 100 dollars left over after necessities tops and it was always tempting to go for these cheap seemingly good deals and i got burned once or twice. Luckily I came into some money last year from some good investments outside of baseball cards and now as a college senior get to buy a lot more things. At this point with your limited budget i would recommend buying on blowout in all honesty. Buy from people with some feedback and there are plenty of good deals to be had. Also, if you dont find the perfect card for you on your current budget. Put it aside and dont spend it and next time you have a 200 dollar budget to buy what you want. I always wanted to spend whatever left over money I had on cards but when I set it aside for a while until i had more I always ended up finding something I really liked compared to two or three cards i didnt like.

So to sum it up my advice would be. Buy on blowout from reputable guys at often cheaper prices, dont feel rushed to make a purchase when you could wait it out and find something better. Oh and don't buy in person autos of ebay. There are a couple guys on here that have tones of them that I would trust completely but not ebay sellers.

magicpapa · 07-20-2020, 04:32 PM

I'd say Questionable

dodgerfanjohn · 07-20-2020, 04:39 PM

OP just have patience.

There are other KGJ autos with BIN under $100 that are pack pulled listed on eBay right now. Now it’s much easier to find one in a Reds uniform than Mariners, but if you wait long enough and use a search for “Griffey Jr Auto” and “Griffey jr autograph” and limit to $100....run that search two or three times a week and limit yourself to pack pulled autos...you’ll find something sooner or later.

magicpapa · 07-20-2020, 05:07 PM

lauriontj · 07-20-2020, 05:13 PM

100% get a certified auto. Don’t even waste your money on an in person auto.

BuffJake · 07-20-2020, 07:18 PM

Hi all,

I really appreciate the feedback. I've found a few buyback auto's but I feel like a lot of them are faded in regards to the signature. I wanted to ask how they hold up over time? Also, this is a card (attached below) I have been pursuing for years... I finally have the funds to get the card. It is in person but PSA/DNA certified with a bold beautiful autograph. What do you think?

Thanks again!

magicpapa · 07-20-2020, 10:03 PM

That also is a in person auto not packed pulled, is stabbed as cert tho,seems to look good
They hold up pretty good, just keep them out out sunlight areas

Skeely · 07-20-2020, 10:23 PM

if psa authenticated it you should be fine. I trust their auto services much more than there actual grading.

magicpapa · 07-21-2020, 03:59 AM

Here's a nice 99" Auto

magicpapa · 07-21-2020, 04:00 AM

SleepyWill · 07-21-2020, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuffJake

Hi all,

I've been searching to buy a Ken Griffey Jr . auto. I wanted to get opinions on this one here. To me it looks spot on, other than the Jr. Curious to see what others think. It's availble for a decent price. Also, if anyone has a signed Ken Griffey Jr. card they'd be willing to sell for $100 or less message me! My budget is limited as a college student by I'd like to see what is out ther for sale. Thanks!

Stay safe. Wear a mask!

Jake

If you have to ask, then there's your answer.... There are plenty of authentic auto's on there for between $100-150. . .

Mister2Bits · 07-21-2020, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuffJake

Hi all,

I really appreciate the feedback. I've found a few buyback auto's but I feel like a lot of them are faded in regards to the signature. I wanted to ask how they hold up over time? Also, this is a card (attached below) I have been pursuing for years... I finally have the funds to get the card. It is in person but PSA/DNA certified with a bold beautiful autograph. What do you think?

Thanks again!

Hold off on buying both. There are many better examples that you can pick up for cheaper. The PSA slabbed card is nice but that upper right corner would bug me overtime I looked at it. Be patient.

BuffJake · 07-21-2020, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by magicpapa

Would you consider selling either?

magicpapa · 07-21-2020, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuffJake

Would you consider selling either?

Well,,..................

BuffJake · 07-21-2020, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magicpapa

Well,,..................

If so, let me know if we can work out a deal!

magicpapa · 07-21-2020, 06:03 PM

They sell for Big Bucks when they do

BuffJake · 07-21-2020, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magicpapa

They sell for Big Bucks when they do

Would you possibly have another Griffey auto within my range from another year if those are out of the question?

magicpapa · 07-21-2020, 06:25 PM

I will check over the weekend, not sure if in a M's uni tho

BuffJake · 07-21-2020, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magicpapa

I will check over the weekend, not sure if in a M's uni tho

M's Red's or White Sox. If it's Griffey I'm good!

hatchd · 07-21-2020, 10:36 PM

I've been in your position. I went non-pack pulled when I started. It was stupid. Find any, literally any, pack pulled auto you can within your budget. There are probably plenty of newer product autos out there for you. You most likely won't find anything from the 90s in that price range.

And magicpapa, come on now, don't play with the kid like that.

Noles939913 · 07-21-2020, 10:50 PM

I remember a couple years ago I got his 2005 Upper Deck Ultimate Signature Decades auto for like $75. Has a nice action shot, is from his playing days, and is on card. Great looking card for a nice price if they’re still around $75. Not my exact card but just like it:

ronzo · 07-21-2020, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by hatchd

And magicpapa, come on now, don't play with the kid like that.

He'll never stop! Just recently getting back into cards and I remember being envious of his posts 10 years ago.

magicpapa · 07-22-2020, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hatchd

I've been in your position. I went non-pack pulled when I started. It was stupid. Find any, literally any, pack pulled auto you can within your budget. There are probably plenty of newer product autos out there for you. You most likely won't find anything from the 90s in that price range.

And magicpapa, come on now, don't play with the kid like that.

Hmmmmmmmm ......

07-20-2020, 04:32 PM	#4
magicpapa Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,216	I'd say Questionable __________________ http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x90/NationalYankee/xBanners%20and%20Stuff/sades.jpg

07-20-2020, 05:07 PM	#6
magicpapa Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,216	__________________ http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x90/NationalYankee/xBanners%20and%20Stuff/sades.jpg Last edited by magicpapa; 09-30-2023 at 05:06 AM.

07-20-2020, 05:13 PM	#7
lauriontj Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: PA Posts: 6,268	100% get a certified auto. Don’t even waste your money on an in person auto. __________________ 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.

07-20-2020, 10:03 PM	#9
magicpapa Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,216	That also is a in person auto not packed pulled, is stabbed as cert tho,seems to look good They hold up pretty good, just keep them out out sunlight areas __________________ http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x90/NationalYankee/xBanners%20and%20Stuff/sades.jpg

07-21-2020, 06:03 PM	#18
magicpapa Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,216	They sell for Big Bucks when they do __________________ http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x90/NationalYankee/xBanners%20and%20Stuff/sades.jpg

07-20-2020, 02:46 PM	#2
ScooterMcRibs Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: BAY AREA, CA, USA Posts: 431 I'm not going to tell you. No.	The only autos I trust are those that I personally witnessed or those paid / witnessed by a reputable authority (e.g., buyback autos). Look at it this way, you're willing to pay $100 for a card that's worth a dollar or less because you think the auto is real. From a thief's point of view, if they spend 10 hours learning how to fake KGJ's auto, they can pay for their time with a single sale. Too much incentive to cheat.

07-20-2020, 02:57 PM	#3
Skeely Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 1,553	I one hundred percent get the college student budget. Freshman year i probably had 100 dollars left over after necessities tops and it was always tempting to go for these cheap seemingly good deals and i got burned once or twice. Luckily I came into some money last year from some good investments outside of baseball cards and now as a college senior get to buy a lot more things. At this point with your limited budget i would recommend buying on blowout in all honesty. Buy from people with some feedback and there are plenty of good deals to be had. Also, if you dont find the perfect card for you on your current budget. Put it aside and dont spend it and next time you have a 200 dollar budget to buy what you want. I always wanted to spend whatever left over money I had on cards but when I set it aside for a while until i had more I always ended up finding something I really liked compared to two or three cards i didnt like. So to sum it up my advice would be. Buy on blowout from reputable guys at often cheaper prices, dont feel rushed to make a purchase when you could wait it out and find something better. Oh and don't buy in person autos of ebay. There are a couple guys on here that have tones of them that I would trust completely but not ebay sellers.

07-20-2020, 04:39 PM	#5
dodgerfanjohn Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 5,446 sternroolz	OP just have patience. There are other KGJ autos with BIN under $100 that are pack pulled listed on eBay right now. Now it’s much easier to find one in a Reds uniform than Mariners, but if you wait long enough and use a search for “Griffey Jr Auto” and “Griffey jr autograph” and limit to $100....run that search two or three times a week and limit yourself to pack pulled autos...you’ll find something sooner or later.

07-20-2020, 10:23 PM	#10
Skeely Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 1,553	if psa authenticated it you should be fine. I trust their auto services much more than there actual grading.

07-21-2020, 06:25 PM	#20
magicpapa Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,216	I will check over the weekend, not sure if in a M's uni tho __________________ http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x90/NationalYankee/xBanners%20and%20Stuff/sades.jpg

07-21-2020, 10:36 PM	#22
hatchd Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 1,698	I've been in your position. I went non-pack pulled when I started. It was stupid. Find any, literally any, pack pulled auto you can within your budget. There are probably plenty of newer product autos out there for you. You most likely won't find anything from the 90s in that price range. And magicpapa, come on now, don't play with the kid like that.

07-21-2020, 10:50 PM	#23
Noles939913 Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 7,076	I remember a couple years ago I got his 2005 Upper Deck Ultimate Signature Decades auto for like $75. Has a nice action shot, is from his playing days, and is on card. Great looking card for a nice price if they’re still around $75. Not my exact card but just like it: