Here is one current eBay listing for a 1987 Ken Griffey Jr. card. It comes from 1987 International Sportcard Bellingham Mariners and the card number is 15 and the parallel is listed as [Base]. eBay lists the condition as Graded. It is listed with a grade of SGC 7. The current eBay price is USD 741.70, listed by lewis441.
Where This Card Fits in the Hobby
This card has a clear place in the player's hobby story. Ken Griffey Jr. sits at the center of the late 1980s and 1990s baseball card boom, with especially strong demand around his early rookie issues and premium inserts. Because this is identified as a rookie issue, collectors should verify the exact licensed set, card number and parallel before comparing it with other rookie cards from the same season.
Card Identity and Release Details
This page focuses on the exact 1987 1987 International Sportcard Bellingham Mariners Ken Griffey Jr. card 15, rather than treating every Ken Griffey Jr. card as the same collectible. The listing provides useful identifiers including set 1987 International Sportcard Bellingham Mariners, card number 15, parallel [Base] and manufacturer International Sportcard Co..
Using the exact year, set and card number gives a much cleaner comparison than relying on the player name alone, especially when a player appears in many products during the same season. The listing also identifies this as a rookie issue, so confirming the exact release is especially important before using another rookie sale as a comp.
Sports Card Details
- Player: Ken Griffey Jr.
- Sport: Baseball
- Team: Bellingham Mariners
- Year: 1987
- Manufacturer: International Sportcard Co.
- Set: 1987 International Sportcard Bellingham Mariners
- Card Number: 15
- Parallel or Variety: [Base]
- Features: Rookie, Base Set
- Rookie Card: Yes
- Grading: SGC 7
- Certification Number: 1954097
Key Price Drivers for This Card
Two cards with the same player name can sell for very different amounts. For 1987 1987 International Sportcard Bellingham Mariners Ken Griffey Jr. card 15, the following details are the ones worth matching first. The current listing is asking USD 741.70, so these factors are the best starting point for checking that ask against other copies.
- The 1987 release and how much collector demand exists for that year.
- Demand for the 1987 International Sportcard Bellingham Mariners set compared with other issues of the same player.
- Whether comparable sales match card number 15.
- The exact [Base] parallel rather than the base version.
- The SGC 7 grade and how many comparable copies are available.
- Whether collectors consistently recognize this exact release as a rookie card.
Condition Review Before You Buy
This copy is listed as SGC 7. The grade gives a useful shorthand, but it should not be the only thing you inspect. Check the label details, certification number, holder condition and the card itself through the plastic because eye appeal can vary between two cards with the same numeric grade.
For a card from this era, centering, print quality, edge chipping and surface wear can create large differences between otherwise similar copies. Compare the actual card in the listing rather than assuming every copy from the set has the same visual quality. eBay currently labels the listing condition as Graded, but the photos and grading information should carry more weight than the marketplace condition field alone.
Recent Sales and Price Trend
The current eBay asking price is $741.70. There is not enough exact match history in the available data yet to calculate a useful six month trend.
What to Check Before Buying
A few card details are worth noting. Sport is listed as Baseball, team is listed as Bellingham Mariners, parallel is listed as [Base] and features include Rookie, Base Set. The safest comparison is with sold copies that match both the card and the grade. I would also verify the certification number before making a decision. This listing appears to identify the card as a rookie issue. Check the exact set and card number before treating it as the player's primary rookie card.
What Could Hold Back the Grade
Common reasons a card from this type of issue can grade lower include corner sharpness and edge wear, surface scratches, print lines, dents or stains and factory print defects that affect overall eye appeal.
Building a Useful Comp Set
When researching a Ken Griffey Jr. card, start narrow and widen the search only when exact matches are scarce. For this listing, try to match year 1987, set 1987 International Sportcard Bellingham Mariners, card number 15, parallel [Base] and grade SGC 7.
Look at several recent completed sales instead of relying on one unusually high or low transaction. A small group of close matches is normally more useful than a long list of loosely related cards. Compare the current USD 741.70 ask with that matched group rather than with a broad search for every Ken Griffey Jr. card.
Listing Price and Seller Details
- Price: USD 741.70
- eBay Condition: Graded
- Buying Format: Buy It Now
- Seller: lewis441
- Seller Feedback: 99.8% positive, 1,599 feedback
- Shipping: USD 6.34
How This Card Fits a Player Collection
This card can be approached from more than one collecting angle. Some buyers organize by player, while others build a complete set, chase a specific parallel or collect only graded examples. The 1987 International Sportcard Bellingham Mariners set gives this copy a clear place to compare against other cards from the same product.
Before buying, decide whether you want the exact card shown, the best condition you can afford, or simply one representative copy. That decision can keep you from paying a premium for a grade, parallel or feature that does not matter to your collection. Because this listing is identified as the [Base] version, make sure that variation is the one you actually want rather than a base card that may be easier to find. If your goal is a rookie collection, verify that the exact 1987 1987 International Sportcard Bellingham Mariners Ken Griffey Jr. card 15 fits the rookie definition you use for your collection.
eBay Description in Simple Words
The seller says this card is from 1987. It is card number 15. The seller calls this a rookie card.
Buying With Future Resale in Mind
If you may resell 1987 1987 International Sportcard Bellingham Mariners Ken Griffey Jr. card 15 later, save the purchase record and keep the card protected from new wear. Clear documentation makes it easier to describe exactly what you own when you create a future listing. For this graded copy, keeping the certification number with your records also makes future verification easier.
Future buyers will compare the same details you should check today. Accurate card identification, clear photos and realistic pricing can make a listing easier to trust and easier to compare with recent sales. The current listing is from seller lewis441 with feedback shown as 99.8% positive, 1,599 feedback, which gives you one example of how the card is being presented today. The current buying format is Buy It Now, so remember that auction results and fixed asking prices are not directly interchangeable when you review future comps.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports card is this listing for?
This listing is for a Ken Griffey Jr. sports card. The listing details identify it with the 1987 International Sportcard Bellingham Mariners set, card number 15, the 1987 release and the [Base] parallel.
What grade does this sports card have?
Yes. The card is listed as SGC 7. The certification number shown is 1954097.
How much is this sports card listed for?
The current asking price shown for this eBay listing is USD 741.70. The seller shown is lewis441. Prices can change, so check the live eBay listing before buying.
What should I check before buying this card?
Before buying, confirm the grader, grade and certification number, make sure the card number matches the version you want, confirm the set information, confirm the exact parallel or variety and review the seller feedback and current listing details. Compare the listing with recent sales when possible so you have some context for the asking price.
Original eBay listing title
1987 ⚾ SGC 7 Ken Griffey Jr Bellingham Mariners #15 INT'L Sports Card
Prices, population counts and availability can change. Verify the current listing and source data before purchasing or treating a card as an investment.
