Certificate #4F2B57BCBBA9 · Baseball

Ken Griffey, Jr.

Topps · #179 · 1993

9.5 TCGAI Score

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Graded by ty23love · Apr 25, 2026 · 3 views

Condition report

Each check is scored out of 10 on both sides. The lowest one caps the TCGAI Score.

Sub-grades out of 10, front and back
Check	Front	Back
Centering	10	9.5
Corners	9	9.5
Edges	9.5	10
Surface	10	10
Whitening	10	10
Holo / foil	10	10

What the AI found

Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more. Marks on the photos show the area named, not an exact spot.

No defects listed at this photo resolution.

What this card sells for

An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.

Graded 10

$330

1 sale

Raw, ungraded

$2.73

$1.50 – $4.99 · 19 listings

Grading premium

+11988%

Graded average over raw average

Price by grade

Average sale price by grade
Grade	Average	Range and sales
Raw	$2.73	$1.50 – $4.99 · 19 listings
Grade 6	$6.00	1 sale
Grade 7	$9.00	1 sale
Grade 9	$20.00	$14.00 – $30.00 · 6 sales
Grade 10 This card	$330	1 sale

Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot. Prices calculated with low identification confidence. May correspond to a different card. | Muestra insuficiente (graded=1, validListings=43, mínimo=5). Rango estimado con baja confianza.

About this card

Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 3/10

Low volatility due to high supply; prices fluctuate minimally around $1-2 for raw copies with no significant upward pressure.

Next months. Stable at $1-2 raw, graded 10 under $50.

Long term. Remains low-value common with little growth potential unless broader vintage boom occurs.

History

Ken Griffey Jr. is a Baseball Hall of Famer (HOF) renowned for his tenure with the Seattle Mariners, celebrated for his power hitting, defensive prowess in center field, and 10 Gold Glove Awards, making him one of the greatest players of his era.

1993, released as part of the 1993 Topps Baseball set in the United States.

Not a rookie card; Griffey's rookies are from 1989 sets.
Features Griffey Jr. in Seattle Mariners uniform.
Part of the flagship Topps base set produced in high volume.

Rarity and print run

Tier: Common
Print run: Very High
First printed in: 1993 Topps Baseball
Demand: Low
Supply: Abundant

Mass-produced flagship base card from 1993 Topps with no print run limit or serial numbering.
Overproduction era led to massive supply.
No variants or special stamps noted for base #179.

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering issues, edge wear, surface scratches, and print defects common in mass-produced Topps cards from the overproduction era; corners prone to dings.

Storage. Store in semi-rigid holders or top loaders with sleeves in a cool, dry place away from sunlight to prevent fading and warping.

Authenticity. Examine for correct card stock thickness, glossy finish, and sharp printing; fakes rare for commons but verify against population reports from graded/graded/graded; no known reprints for base version.

Sources: aamintcards.com, sportscardspro.com, sportscardinvestor.com

Card details

Name: Ken Griffey, Jr.
Game: Baseball
Set: Topps (Unknown)
Number: 179
Year: 1993
Rarity: Common
Language: English
Manufacturer: Topps
Identification: Matched on eBay
Certificate: #4F2B57BCBBA9
Graded on: Apr 25, 2026
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