This listing gives collectors another look at a 1992 Ken Griffey Jr. card that is currently on eBay. The card number is #5 and the parallel is listed as [Base]. For condition, eBay currently shows Graded. The grading information shown is PSA 8. It is currently priced at USD 599.99 by seller sherrisobsessions.
Player and Set Context
The appeal here is more specific than the player name alone. 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.
Understanding This Exact Card
For collectors comparing copies, this listing should be judged as the specific 1992 Ken Griffey Jr. card 5 and not simply as another Ken Griffey Jr. card. The listing provides useful identifiers including card number 5, parallel [Base] and manufacturer Unbranded.
Matching those details before checking prices helps avoid comparing this card with a different release that only looks similar in a search result. As a late twentieth century card, it should be compared with cards from the same release whenever possible.
Sports Card Details
- Player: Ken Griffey Jr.
- Sport: Baseball
- Team: Seattle Mariners
- Year: 1992
- Manufacturer: Unbranded
- Card Number: #5
- Parallel or Variety: [Base]
- Features: Base Set
- Grading: PSA 8
- Certification Number: 124240578
What Can Affect This Card's Value
Two cards with the same player name can sell for very different amounts. For 1992 Ken Griffey Jr. card 5, the following details are the ones worth matching first. The current listing is asking USD 599.99, so these factors are the best starting point for checking that ask against other copies.
- The 1992 release and how much collector demand exists for that year.
- Whether comparable sales match card number 5.
- The exact [Base] parallel rather than the base version.
- The PSA 8 grade and how many comparable copies are available.
- The listed card features, especially Base Set.
How to Judge the Copy in the Photos
This copy is listed as PSA 8. 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.
Price History and Market Trend
This listing is currently asking $599.99. Fewer than two reliable matching price points are available, so the plugin is not inventing a six month average.
Collector Notes
There are a couple details that stand out in the listing. Sport is listed as Baseball, team is listed as Seattle Mariners, parallel is listed as [Base] and features include 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.
Grade Population and Condition Risks
A PSA population number could not be verified from the public cert page for this listing, so no population figure is being guessed.
The main grade pressure points to inspect on this kind of card are corner sharpness and edge wear, surface scratches, print lines, dents or stains and factory print defects that affect overall eye appeal.
For numeric context, PSA publishes an approximate PSA 10 centering tolerance of 55/45 on the front and 75/25 on the reverse. PSA describes a Mint 9 as centered no worse than 60/40, so a small centering shift can be enough to separate a 9 from a 10 even before surface, corner and edge flaws are considered.
PSA grading standards. Population figures change as additional cards are graded.
How to Find Better Price Comparisons
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 1992, card number 5, parallel [Base] and grade PSA 8.
Use sold prices before active asking prices when both are available. An active listing tells you what a seller wants, while a completed sale gives a better signal of what a buyer actually paid. Compare the current USD 599.99 ask with that matched group rather than with a broad search for every Ken Griffey Jr. card.
Current eBay Listing
- Price: USD 599.99
- eBay Condition: Graded
- Buying Format: Buy It Now
- Seller: sherrisobsessions
- Seller Feedback: 100.0% positive, 9,555 feedback
- Shipping: USD 10.00
Where This Card Can Fit in a Collection
How much this card matters to a collection depends on the goal. A player collector may value the release differently from a set builder or someone assembling a run of graded copies.
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.
eBay Description in Simple Words
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Resale and Listing Considerations
If you may resell 1992 Ken Griffey Jr. card 5 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.
When it is time to sell, use sharp front and back photos, identify the exact year, set, card number, parallel and grade, and compare recent sold copies before choosing a price. The current listing is from seller sherrisobsessions with feedback shown as 100.0% positive, 9,555 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 card is included in this listing?
This listing is for a Ken Griffey Jr. sports card. The listing details identify it with card number 5, the 1992 release and the [Base] parallel.
Is this sports card graded?
Yes. The card is listed as PSA 8. The certification number shown is 124240578.
How much is this sports card listed for?
The current asking price shown for this eBay listing is USD 599.99. The seller shown is sherrisobsessions. Prices can change, so check the live eBay listing before buying.
What should collectors look at before purchasing this card?
Before buying, confirm the grader, grade and certification number, make sure the card number matches the version you want, 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
PSA 8 NM MINT 1992 SPORTS CARD REVIEW VALUE PRIME PICS KEN GRIFFEY JR. #5 B147
Prices, population counts and availability can change. Verify the current listing and source data before purchasing or treating a card as an investment.
