Ken Griffey JR. Thread

jackstraw

Ok I have broken down and started a thread.
I figure it would be a good way to talk and trade Griffey.
Anybody else collect Jr. ?
Nice price on the Phoenix Magnet

BunchOBull

I've never seen that release before...that's a pretty cool oddball rookie card.

Boopotts

I have hordes of PSA 10's available for $9 each. Anyone interested can PM me.

jackstraw

What do you have ? I would be interested in looking at it.

ldferg

spam: i've got a 92 fleer update griffey ending this week.

btw, i am a big griffey fan, so i will be viewing this thread quite often. thanks for starting one.

bman90278

I just saw this on ebay. Looks like a card for a serious Jr collector. Already over $2000

mickeymantle24

I just picked up an 08 ultimate collection game used/ autographed card in a trade...I will post a scan in a minute...

zep33

mickeymantle24

here is mine...

daddymc

Zep - Love that UD Griffey display. I haven't seen that before. May have to look for one.

zep33

<< <i>Zep - Love that UD Griffey display. I haven't seen that before. May have to look for one. >>



Thanks, I won that at a pack wars event a couple months ago. Nice prize

tunahead08

The only 2 Griffey items I own:

JeremyDie1

jackstraw

<< <i>The only 2 Griffey items I own:

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I like this what is it ?

tunahead08

<< <i>

<< <i>The only 2 Griffey items I own:

I like this what is it ? >>



Good question, I was hoping some Griffey collector could tell me I bought a "set" of these on eBay awhile back for the Ripken that came with it. They're not listed in the SCD or Beckett big books and I haven't seen any others for auction. It's perforated in 3 parts, the top card part is a normal size card. The back doesn't have any stats, more like an entry form where you can fill out the "Competitor name" and their skills scores.

BunchOBull

I was telling Don in a PM, there are multiple versions of these cards. They were handed out at a kid's athletic competition and the cards themselves should be identical to the pack release if I remember correctly.


On second look, I've never seen a single card promo like the Griffey...it looks like it may have been handed out in Toys-R-Us stores rather than at the event.

They're an item that few collectors know about.

Here is an example of the ones I'm familiar with:

BunchOBull

Also:

BunchOBull

Wow...ya know, I think this is a really cool find. These must have been in stores as registration cards...then the large sheets were given at the event itself.

tunahead08

Here's a scan of the back of the Diamond Skills

jackstraw

I am wondering if it was issued in Tuff Stuff or some trade publication?
I know I want one now Thanks I am off to find one............

jackstraw

1993 O Pee Chee Premier Gold Foil
Would love a couple of these but they are impossible and expensive.
I bought this last year on Ebay and was my only purchase in almost 2 years.

tunahead08

<< <i>I am wondering if it was issued in Tuff Stuff or some trade publication?
I know I want one now Thanks I am off to find one............ >>



From what I remember of the auction description, I think the seller said they were given away at the Toys R Us checkout lines.

jackstraw

I have searched Ebay and sportlots so far but have uncovered nothing.

BunchOBull

John, I'm not completely foreign to the sheet issues I posted. I search for them fairly often. In that time I've never seen one of those individual cards pop up.

tunahead08

If it helps your searching, the other Diamond Skills cards I have are: Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Cal Ripken Jr., Carlos Delgado, Pedro Martinez, Derek Jeter, Randy Johnson, and of course, Griffey

jackstraw

Check off Beckett and kgjonline.com .
Southpawcards.com is no longer? I use to love them for my oddball Griffey cards.

kmnorton

Just received in the mail yesterday

digicat

I got this signed back in 1990 at a show.

With all the folks paying $1500+ for buy-backs, I've thought about listing this on Ebay with a high BIN/OBO and seeing what happens.

gstarling

I'm currently building a run from 1989 - current base upper deck psa 10s of Griffey. When complete (and he retires) I plan on having a nice display made, and may add some patches or something to it. When that time comes, I'll definitely be soliciting ideas from the board.

jackstraw

I thought about doing that with a Topps PSA 10 run just base cards which would be easy if it were not
for the 1990 one.

Dboneesq

Here's one I have up on eBay now.

jackstraw

I would be curious to know if he always signs right handed?

halosfan

Nice auto .... Got a link to it?

mealeworm

What is the deal with his 90 topps cards? Is is tough to get a 10? I have always liked JR and wish him the best in Seattle this year.

Dave

jackstraw

Yes his 90 Topps card is very tough to get a ten. Possibly because of the blue border? There is 9 total.

tunahead08

<< <i>What is the deal with his 90 topps cards? Is is tough to get a 10? I have always liked JR and wish him the best in Seattle this year.

Dave >>



I think 1990 Topps are tough in general to get 10's on, mostly due to the crappy quality control.

jackstraw

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jackstraw

HR # 612 and his 8th time homering on opening day.

sagard

Griff would have hit at least 100+ additional dingers simply facing Twins pitching had he chose to stay in the AL.

jetsandmets

<< <i>HR # 612 and his 8th time homering on opening day. >>




that was sweet,and as a mariner again to boot
he still looks like a kid to me, hasnt aged much, he'll get his 700,should have had it by now, but thats the way it goes

jackstraw

I can't believe there is little or no interest in Griffey cards. Hands down the greatest centerfielder of all time.

BunchOBull

It's not that folks don't like Griffey...there just aren't many modern collectors here.

jasoneggert

<< <i>I can't believe there is little or no interest in Griffey cards. Hands down the greatest centerfielder of all time. >>



I love Griffey, and have since the day the M's drafted him, but Willie Mays is the best Center Fielder of all time.

MBMiller25

<< <i>I can't believe there is little or no interest in Griffey cards. Hands down the greatest centerfielder of all time. >>



Big Griffey fan and collector here. Check out my registry sets. I have a Griffey Rookie Registry 100% complete.

DavieJones

i think its great hes back with the mariners,that is great!!!!!!!

BunchOBull

BunchOBull

These are pretty tough...1997 Score 5x7 Jumbos...

ldferg

i can remember ordering boxes of the griffey candy bar and selling them in TN. kids loved them.

jackstraw

<< <i>

<< <i>I can't believe there is little or no interest in Griffey cards. Hands down the greatest centerfielder of all time. >>



I love Griffey, and have since the day the M's drafted him, but Willie Mays is the best Center Fielder of all time. >>



Nope but thanks for playing

Sheamaster

Thanks for starting a Griffey thread. I am #2 on the Basic Topps set. So which one of you guys just bought the 2009 Topps PSA 10 on eBay?

Pigs

I have a full Griffey candy bar somewhere in my collection. Unless the mice haven't gotten to it.