Description: 1989 Upper Deck Baseball Complete Set Factory Sealed Griffey, Jr Rookie Card RC The landmark 1989 Upper Deck Baseball is a 800-card set released in two series. The first series (also known as the "Low-Numbers") consists of the first 700 cards, and was released to The Hobby in April 1989. The High-Number Series, which has both the 700 Low-Number cards, plus an additional 100 cards, was released in October, along with 100-card High-Number Factory Sets and 800-card full sets. The set was the first "super-premium" brand in the Hobby as it was the first set that:Featured white paper stockFeatured full color on both the front and the back of the cardCarried a hologram on the reverse to protect against counterfeitingWas packaged in foil wrappers. Subsets include Rookie Stars (#1-#27), 1988 Award Winners (#658-#663), 1988 Postseason Highlights (#664-#667), and Team Checklists (#668-#693) which were painted by Vernon Wells, Jr., the father of future Major League outfielder Vernon Wells III. 1989 Upper Deck is notable, of course, for card #1: The Star Rookie of Ken Griffey, Jr. Other rookies included Gary Sheffield, John Smoltz, Randy Johnson, (all, like Griffey, included in the "Star Rookie" subset) and Craig Biggio. Among the Hi-Series rookies are Tom Gordon, Steve Finley, Jim Abbott and Omar Vizquel. This listing is for a factory sealed 1989 Upper Deck Collector's Choice Premier Edition Complete set. Item Condition Having been burned too many times on eBay by dishonest listings and misleading descriptions and photos, I strive to provide significant detail on the condition of the card in addition to numerous high-quality photos so that you can accurately gauge the condition of the card to ensure you know what you are paying for. Notes on Item Condition This 1989 Upper Deck set is factory sealed and is in great condition. It has never been opened. All cards are presumed to be in at least Near NR Mint NM condition if not better. This is a great item and will be packed with care, so buy with confidence. It comes from a smoke-free, pet-free home. This historic baseball card set makes a perfect Christmas gift for that avid Baseball Card Collector. The item in the scan is the one you will receive. All cards are original. Frequently Asked QuestionsWhen is payment due? Payment is due within 3 days of winning auction and item will not ship until payment received. What is your return policy? Cards may be returned within 30 days of delivery in the same condition for a full refund to be issued. If the card is deemed to not be in the same condition as it was at the date of purchase, issuance of a refund will be at the discretion of the seller. Do you charge sales tax? Sales tax is charged according to eBay policy.
Price: 174.99 USD
Location: Ellicott City, Maryland
End Time: 2024-12-22T18:06:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Card Size: Standard
League: Major League (MLB)
Autographed: No
Set: 1989 Upper Deck
Number of Cards: 792
Player/Athlete: Cal Ripken, Jr., Jose Canseco, Ken Griffey Jr, Mark McGwire, Nolan Ryan, Randy Johnson
Material: Card Stock
Year Manufactured: 1989
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Vintage: No
Type: Sports Trading Card
Sport: Baseball
Language: English
Card Name: Ken Griffey, Jr
Autograph Authentication: N/A
Manufacturer: Topps
Features: Base Set
Team: Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians
Card Number: 1
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Season: 1989
