Certificate #5BCB51BA90F3 · Baseball
1997 Metal Universe Baseball · #145 · 1997
Keep raw. Grading costs more than it adds.
Estimate, not an official grade.
Each check is scored out of 10 on both sides. The lowest one caps the TCGAI Score.
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234 Estimated by the AI from the photo. Borders drawn wider than real so the offset shows.
| Check | Front | Back |
|---|---|---|
| Centering | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Corners | 9 | 5 |
| Edges | 8 | 6.5 |
| Surface | 9 | 9 |
| Whitening | 10 | 10 |
| Holo / foil | 10 | 10 |
Limited by Corners 5 wear across several zones
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.
An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.
Graded 2
$21.79
Raw, ungraded
$37.56
Grading premium
-42%
| Grade | Average | Range and sales |
|---|---|---|
| Raw | $37.56 | $20.50 – $37.56 · 1 listing |
| Grade 7 | $21.79 | $10.50 – $42.00 · 1 sale |
| Grade 8 | $45.05 | $25.66 – $64.66 · 1 sale |
| Grade 9 | $1,000 | $600 – $1,000 · 3 sales |
| Grade 10 | $998 | 1 sale |
Estimate from eBay and PriceCharting listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot. Few comparable sales for this grade: treat the price as a rough estimate.
The card was matched against this image from Web search (OpenAI). It only confirms which card it is; the grade comes from your photos.
Ken Griffey Jr.
Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.
Available evidence identifies the card and a small number of disparate sold listings, but does not establish a reliable recent price trend.
Next months. Uncertain; compare recent completed sales for the same #145 base card and condition.
Long term. Likely to remain a collectible Griffey-era card, but the available evidence does not support a confident appreciation forecast.
Ken Griffey Jr. is a real baseball player, not a fictional character. The specified card depicts him as a Seattle Mariners player.
1997
Condition. Inspect the foil surface, edges, corners, and centering closely; reflective foil can make surface wear and handling marks noticeable.
Storage. Use a clean, appropriately sized sleeve and a rigid holder; avoid rubbing or bending the foil surface.
Authenticity. Verify the card is numbered #145 and matches the 1997 Metal Universe base-card design. Griffey also has Metal Universe inserts with different numbering and designs.
Sources: beckett.com, ebay.com
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