1989-90 DONRUSS
KEN GRIFFEY JR.
FINAL GRADE
9.5
MINT+
Card Info
Year
1989-90
Company
DONRUSS
Name
KEN GRIFFEY JR.
Set
ROOKIE RATED
Number
#33
Summary
This 1989 Donruss Ken Griffey Jr. #33 'Rated Rookie' card has been meticulously evaluated and assigned an overall grade of 9.5, signifying its Gem Mint condition. This grade reflects a card that is near-perfect, showcasing only the most minor imperfections that are barely visible, even under magnification.
The card boasts outstanding centering, razor-sharp corners, and impeccably smooth edges. The surface is virtually flawless, free from any significant defects, and the print quality is exceptional with vibrant colors and sharp focus. These attributes combine to present a card that is truly a collector's dream.
Achieving a Gem Mint 9.5 grade for a card from this era, particularly one as popular and frequently handled as the Ken Griffey Jr. rookie, is a testament to its remarkable preservation and inherent quality. It represents one of the finest examples available in the hobby.
The card boasts outstanding centering, razor-sharp corners, and impeccably smooth edges. The surface is virtually flawless, free from any significant defects, and the print quality is exceptional with vibrant colors and sharp focus. These attributes combine to present a card that is truly a collector's dream.
Achieving a Gem Mint 9.5 grade for a card from this era, particularly one as popular and frequently handled as the Ken Griffey Jr. rookie, is a testament to its remarkable preservation and inherent quality. It represents one of the finest examples available in the hobby.
Subgrades
Centering
9.5
The card exhibits outstanding centering, appearing virtually perfect to the naked eye. The front displays an approximate 55/45 ratio from top to bottom and left to right, while the back maintains a similar excellent balance. Any minute deviation is barely perceptible, even under magnification, and well within Gem Mint standards.
Corners
9.5
All four corners are razor-sharp, exhibiting pristine condition with no evidence of wear, fuzzing, or chipping. They retain their factory-fresh pointed tips, even when viewed under high magnification, consistent with a Gem Mint grade.
Edges
9.5
The card's edges are impeccably smooth and clean, free from any nicks, chipping, or rough areas. They maintain their original factory cut and crispness, showing no signs of handling or wear, even upon close inspection.
Surface
9.5
The card's surface is virtually flawless, presenting a pristine sheen free of scratches, print defects, indentations, or any other imperfections visible without magnification. A microscopic print dot or a barely perceptible factory roller mark may be present but does not detract from the overall Gem Mint quality.
Print Quality
9.5
Exceptional print quality is evident with vibrant colors, sharp focus, and precise registration throughout the card. There are no significant print defects, smudges, or color loss, and the image clarity is superb, even under close examination.
