Direct answer
What is the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1 worth?
The 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1 is a modern baseball card. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, graded copies have recently sold for $90 to $199. SGC 8 examples are the most actively traded grade, with a recent median around $182 (4 sales). This is a market snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
- Source
- Verified eBay sold listings
- Last updated
- Aug 25, 2026
- Evidence
- Medium confidence
- Methodology
- Source and methodology
Typical sold price · by grade, 90 days
$182
6 verified eBay sales · SGC 8 median ~$182 · Medium confidence
Verified sales
6
last 90 days
Grades observed
3
grades
Confidence
Medium
Last checked
Aug 25, 2026
from sold data
Figures come from eBay sold listings, grouped by grade. How we compile comps.
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Sold comps
Sold Price Summary
6 verified eBay sales · last 90 days · grouped by grade
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Window
- Last 90 days
- Last checked
- Aug 25, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 8 | 4 | $182 | $170 to $199 |
| SGC 8.5 | 1 | $137 | one sale |
| SGC 5 | 1 | $90 | one sale |
1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1 value FAQ
What is the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, graded copies have recently sold for $90 to $199.
What grade sells most often for the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1?+
SGC 8 is the most actively traded grade in the current sample, with 4 sales and a recent median around $182.
What is the highest median grade for the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1?+
SGC 8 has the highest median in the current sample at about $182, from 4 sales. This is a sold-comp snapshot, not a guarantee the next listing will sell at the same price.
Is the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1 worth grading?+
Compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading is easier to justify when the expected graded value comfortably clears those costs.
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