1989 Donruss Ken Griffey Jr. #33
Hobby Score78.5

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1989 Donruss #33 Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie

A focused card page for 1989 Donruss #33 Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie: PSA population, Hobby Score, collector voting, badges, and the context behind its place in the Ken Griffey Jr. collection.

Population snapshot

Population snapshot for 1989 Donruss #33 Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie

Lower pop53,938 total gradedHigher pop
40K+
Crazy High40K+
PSA 102,2434.2% of total
PSA 915,04728.0% of total
PSA 824,28945.1% of total
Total PSA pop53,938All grades
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Hobby Score breakdown

Playing career94
Card significance65
Rarity factor56
Marketability100
Overall Hobby ScoreAverage of four scoring categories
78.5

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Why this card matters.

This card received a 78.5 overall Hobby Score.

The 1989 Donruss Rated Rookie Ken Griffey Jr. card is part of one of the most overproduced sets in hobby history'often cited as a pillar of the infamous Junk Wax Era. While the "Rated Rookie" logo has iconic staying power, the card's mass production and relatively low print quality hurt its long-term value. Over the years, centering and corner wear have been common issues, but even in high grade, the sheer volume of this card keeps prices low.

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