1989 UPPER DECK KEN GRIFFEY JR ROOKIE CARD HUNT IN LOW SERIES BOX! (Throwback Thursday)

In today’s episode of Throwback Thursday, I will be opening a 1989 Topps Low Series Box to find a Ken Griffey Jr Rookie Card. Check out the video and see if I am able to pull one!
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[@bluedodgerfan-253]

No Griffey, Sheffield, etc. box was searched as in 1989 Upper Deck was an easy pattern with 15 cards in a pack 9 packs per stacks. For example Card numbers. 50, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, etc. in pack 1, pack two it was cards 49 101 201 299 399 501 and so on and since boxes we’re not sealed, most have been searched except for those that just came out of a fresh case.

[@mikedeak12]

I don't know that could be the case. The sequencing in the packs that had doubles weren't exact. When he pulled the three Clemens cards, the cards before and after weren't exactly the same. He had a lot of doubles, but if he actually did a checklist of his cards in hand, without having counted all the cards as they were opened, he wasn't going to have three of everything. Case in point he didn't get three Nolan Ryan base cards.

[@strattonwhipple6698]

I hate to agree with a Dodger fan about anything, but you are correct, sir. See my above post. Watch the video again. No doubles were pulled from the same pack. Although I have seen it in the 100s of cases of this product I personally opened in order to make individual team sets for Walgreen's. After a while UD just sent us 500 count blocks of individual players. The catch was in order for them to do that you had to buy at least one 500 count box of EVERY card in the set. Including checklists. When Beckett had Junior listed at $25, my boss was selling them by the 1000s for $10. Anyone who lived in the Phoenix area at the time and collected, will know what card shop l am talking about. In short, these are not rare, nonetheless, they are damn cool, and I still have an unopened 500 count box of Junior. As a Dbacks fan I wish I would have gotten Randy too. I wonder how many PSA 10s are in there?

[@tferg9272]

Bluedodgerfan - You are correct. I lost a bet to a customer when these were released. An easier way of explaining it (maybe): For example; you go top left corner, 4th pack down (you can pick any pack in the same stack). If card #3 is in that pack, go up or down a pack and you'll see either card #2 or #4. That will tell you the sequence and you'll get a Griffey within the next pack. I cringe when I see people opening a few packs from a random box. I hope this info is used for the good and not the bad. I hate seeing people get scammed.

[@70topps31]

@@tferg9272 Absolutely correct.Have you seen the youtube box opening where they get 5 #2 Medinas,4#3 Ottos and NO Griffeys?Unbelievable.

[@tferg9272]

70topps I haven't seen that one, multiple others though and I cringe every time!

[@fender6er]

Can't beat '89 Upper Deck for a throwback Thursday! Brings back all the feels!

[@grantodle9794]

Great box. I love me Some Ken Griffey Jr. Gary Sheffield RC also some cool cards

[@jasonkeener2442]

This set was fire when it came out. My father and me started collecting baseball card when upper deck first came out.

[@SethInSD]

Love your vintage box breaks! But man, you're so rough when flipping through the cards. Each time, I'm like "eeek!" Lol :)

[@iCards]

It was like 10 year old me all over again. I opened so many of these packs and the card alluded me. You are so right, when these came out they were revolutionary in quality and design. The foil packs were mind blowing to me at that age. These really did influence card quality in the industry. Sorry your luck was bad, but the memories are good!

[@stevebealefeld3177]

Used to love Upper Deck in the late 80s. Great Cards

[@IamThePro78]

I remember buying a pack at Walgreens for a dollar and getting a Griffey rc. I couldn't believe it cause was my second one at the time, good times as a kid.

[@thevinyldragon6255]

I remember that people knew the sequence where the Griffey’s were in the boxes and pull either the one pack or several packs in that’s area. Till they pulled it, then mixed the packs into other boxes to fill them again. When they first came out I was at a card show and watched a guy pull 3 Griffey’s in one pack. They were stuck together but when he separated them they were fine. The whole show went nuts.

[@kriscarman6428]

I remember the same thing, there was 1 per box and always in the same corner in the middle. So, dealers were cherry picking the boxes before they put them for sale.

[@treym1720]

A friend and I, at around 10 years old, split a box of 89 upper deck. They definitely were the premium card back then. Neither of us pulled the Griffey. The box was factory sealed, and we got a good share of the other rookies, Sheffield, Johnson, Jefferies. Even the Tom Gordon and Ramon Martinez were big then.

[@ehrenkrause9861]

Thanks for pulling one less box without the Griffey. I always wanted to rip one box

[@confusedaboutcards8523]

these throwbacks are fun

[@john6291]

watched "Jack Of All Trades".. real eye-opener since i hadn't kept up with collecting since the early 90s..

[@lostnfoundllc]

1993 upper deck boxes all the inserts were always guaranteed in bottom left corner of the boxes. Figured that out back then buying packs. :)

[@dmm5159]

I saw Bo Bichette and Cavan Biggio and Vlad Jr play for the Fisher cats when they played the Reading Phillies in Reading this past summer. Made me feel old seeing those players kids on the cusp of the majors

[@jaymccolister6607]

It is always fun to watch an old box being opened.

[@kevinkeep1720]

bought a box back in the day pulled 2 Griffeys sold them back to the card shop for $90 apiece. those were the days 😁

[@philinthablanxify]

1983 topps would be awesome to see ripped open.

[@MyerheadsCards]

At 20:06 you can see a Jerry Reuss card. He recently posted on Facebook about this card. He was having a little fun with the photographer and decided to imitate Fonzie from Happy Days. The photographer snapped a few "Fonzie" pics and Upper Deck ended up using one of them!

[@chamichelob]

That was fun. '89 Upper Deck was the beginning of a new era in baseball cards.

[@keegoscards1245]

My favorite day of the week, throw back Thursday

[@keegoscards1245]

Sweet

[@jacksonpollio2201]

love this series, my dad has a few of the throwback boxes in our attic

[@arnolddav2337]

Ya me too i love throwback Thursday

[@franklinpham6600]

same

[@fated1168]

I really enjoyed seeing the cards and the search. Hearing the history of all the players and card facts/values is my favorite part! Too bad you didn't find more of those star rookies but you usually pull hot fire from your packs! Great video👍

[@rohitpuri4237]

This is why you pay the premium and buy the BBCE wrapped boxes. You should get at least one Griffey Jr in every high number series box, and at least two in the low number series boxes.

[@dmm5159]

Fun! Gotta do more early 90s in one of these videos

[@toycartel.]

the 89 UD design such classic. great video

[@MrHW1968]

I remember back in 1989, I was working at McDonald’s making $5.00 per hour. I saved up and bought a box of 1989 upper deck and was soooo disappointed that there was no Griffey. I ended up buying a Griffey for $25.00.

[@jeffreylorenger6746]

I absolutely love opening 89 upper deck packs. A friend of mine pulled 2-Griffey Jr’s Rookies in 1 pack. I actually saw somebody open a pack of 1981 topps football wax packs and believe it or not he pulled 2 Joe Montana rookies in 1 pack. WOW!

[@toddsigler4407]

Absolutely love the weekend trips to antique and collectible shops. Exactly what my wife and I do most weekends. In hunt of my 'white whale'. Thank you.

[@toddsigler4407]

@@TechyJoeCards - Perhaps I will give it a try on the next trip. I certainly do not bring the baseball expertise of Erik, nor has my experience in North Carolina been anything like his with the amount of ANY cards, but it could be fun!

[@808SSCamaro]

All the luck was used up during the live break. Win some, you lose some! Thanks for the throwback! Wish you the best of luck in your recovery!!

[@puget-sound_silver-hound1693]

Great throwback! Same thing happened to me looking for Griffey I found Randy Johnson and Gary Sheffield... Now I'm looking for the Edgar Martinez rookie card!!.

[@ericl1891]

After you did this, I went ahead and got a box of 89 Upper Deck as well. I was able to pull one Griffey, 4 Gary Sheffield and two Sandy Alomar Jr. cards. No Randy Johnson though.

[@timclarey4331]

89 Upperdeck was very easy to search. If the box wasn't factory sealed it was searched. There was a pattern for the Griffey card , all you had to do was open 3 packs to figure out the pattern of the packs.

[@waxman68cards19]

Wow! What a box!

[@rustykupyar7017]

Benito Santiago was one of my favorite catchers. Had a rocket for an arm and could throw anyone out from his knees

[@bernieudo4399]

Love '89 UD. It was a sea change. No wax. First $1/pack. Cards were HQ/w/hologram. No newspaper stock. Modern era began w/Griffey Jr. Only wish UD came out in rack packs. That would've been awesome.

[@bernieudo4399]

BTW I'll never grade my cards since I'm the final grader.

[@robbroome7436]

Cool video! Always great info about cards & values. Can't believe Griffey didn't show up

[@markking3755]

you are right about not able to earch the 1989 upper deck packs them selfs but if any one knows about the upper deck boxs they can be seached for all the ken griffey jr cards all sat in the same place in the boxs so you know what row and what layer in that row would hold the rockie card at so you are able to take that pack or packs and remove all the ken griffey jr cards in the bos and replace it with a nother pack and you would never know unless you all ready know that you should get at lest 2 to 3 crads of ken griffey jr card in the box and if its a earlyer low number boxs in the first runs with the errors cards you could get even more then 5 per box back then so if you do not at lest get one rockie card then that box had been seached and pulled the pack that had his card in it and replaced.

[@joshsalley880]

My grandpop was ripken’s Hitting coach when came up. (Ralph Rowe) I got to meet him in the locker room in 83 when I was 7. Got a pic in front of his locker after he put on some clothes. Got to go back for the World Series too. Great time and good stories to tell. Wish I could go back and do it all over again. Lol

[@iCards]

Josh Salley that’s awesome. It’s probably even more rare that you actually got to see Orioles in WS. Hasn’t happened much in Modern times. But they always have Chris Davis....

[@joshsalley880]

My favorite part was that they had a coke machine in the locker room and I got to have to a coke at like midnight. Of course, that had to be a secret kept between Ya cuz momma would have been pissed. Lol

[@rockfilipowicz5349]

Nice video! Brings back memories of the 90s and how prices having tanked since then

[@aaronscollectinganddetecti3018]

i love the all star game that John Kruk struck out badly against Randy Johnson

[@1075twist]

It's actually pretty exciting waiting for a Griffey! Untouched for all those years!

[@droidjulio]

I've been collecting YuGiOh card since I was in 1st grade, and thank to your KZbin channel, I've gotten into baseball cards. Great videos.

[@arnolddav2337]

I remember the Beckett price guide back in the days, or shall I say the good ol days, still wouldn't mind breaking an old box or even a new box, just ripping makes my day lol thanks for the video jabs 😎🇺🇸

[@justinstambaugh719]

Thanks for making me get in to collecting first time but had cards for 20 plus years my grandfather had got in the 80s and 90s

[@dmm5159]

Gregg Jeffries still had a nice career. Made a few all star games

[@chuckmeat2673]

At 15:10 your comment persuaded me to re-watch the 88 World series at bat of Gibson vs Eck. It lasted nearly 6 minutes and was just heroic on Gibson's part. I think Gibson's decision to ask for a moment threw off Eck's mojo. That was one of those epic sports moments. I'm not even a Dodgers fan but that is one of the great moments in baseball, one player in his prime the other severely handicapped and he struggles through to prevail. Thanks Erik!

[@view247flix]

I LOVE this set. I bought a box of these in 1989 from a card/comic book shop in Colorado Springs,CO on vacation with my family that year (the same trip when I saw Bo Jackson play in Kansas CIty). I pulled one Griffey RC, about 7 to 8 Randy Johnson rookies and about that many Paul Molitor cards that I remember. Also I got 3 to 4 Nolan Ryan's and same of Tony Gwynn Padres team checklists. I guess I got a lucky box. I enjoyed opening it at a hotel later that night. I think I spent $50 bucks for the box at that time. I didn't see many packs in Michigan where I grew up so I had to buy it.

[@chrissinatra1217]

These cards have a nice look to them

[@brendank2028]

Great video keep them coming

[@thepastisalive]

I was on the edge of my seat on the last pack. I vote for 92 Bowman next week.

[@itsjovo1874]

The Past is Alive can’t believe he didn’t get one

[@aaronchapman8232]

Still fun to watch

[@tjfarias2128]

Awesome video, can't wait for your next video

[@anthonyo4038]

Maaaaan! I swear on my moms grave, Im 43 and when UD came out the Griffey RC was always in the front left stack. Sucks when i saw you moved the front packs to the back, got me all dialed up. Man i miss those days

[@garys45]

Next week - 85 Topps - awesome cards/rookies

[@aaronscollectinganddetecti3018]

Gary S 85 topps would also be a good choice:)

[@garys45]

@@aaronscollectinganddetecti3018 my 3rd favorite 80s design besides the rookies - (83,87 are my top 2)

[@chamichelob]

Anything from '85 would be awesome.

[@itsjovo1874]

Gary S I agree

[@j.r.aguirre3916]

I once pulled two Griffey Jr.’s in one pack.

[@aceldamia9114]

Such memories.

[@aaronscollectinganddetecti3018]

i agree about crime dog. he should be in the hall of fame

[@caper0833]

I never had any of this set, it wasn't until the 1990 high series packs that any store close to me was selling them, but I certainly remember opening my first pack and being blown away by the photos. They changed the hobby. By the way, I'm guessing AL 5 NL 3 for the All Star Game contest.

[@supprr]

I feel so bad for being one of the few people to suggest you open this box. The cards though bring back so many good memories of my early days of collecting. These were flashy and new, although real expensive compared to topps.

[@funcake3000]

1989 upper deck miss this company do baseball

[@garys45]

Best throwback Thursday videos on You Tube

[@garys45]

@@WickedDiscounts Sorry Wicked -wasn't trying to offend I've been in your live stream multiple times - yours are good too :)

[@jameypaul8366]

I love the the kirby puckett. My favorite player of all time!!

[@jimjob28]

Dave Dravecky was originally from the Youngstown, OH area. I nearly walked right into him one night at the Canfield Fair, while he was walking around with his family. This was post operation (about a year or two afterwards), so I know for sure it was him. His is a very sad story, but he always seemed positive anytime I heard him talk about his situation.

[@jimjob28]

That's him.

[@justindailey5057]

Great video! 👍

[@pandapablodoe1711]

Super entertaining, keep it up!

[@ssjnimma]

We need a Flashback Friday series! 😎

[@bigpa7771]

Love the throwback Thursday vids

[@witherspersonal262]

Great video, I ripped so many packs as a kid chasing Griffey. I pulled 2. Just went through my cards the other day and submitted both to PSA. With the centering, probably 9 at best. We’ll see.

[@basecoach2194]

I saved up all my birthday money to buy a box in August of 89. Packs were 2/3 dollars a pack. I swear the packs were searched because my box was a ripoff just like this one. Remember, RJ Rookie was a common when this box was for sell. I think we both got scammed. Just 29 years apart.

[@andrewgrill]

It's so awesome that you brought up the Kirk Gibson lengthy at bat against Eck in the 1988 World series. Now what I did notice and I believe your third pack you pulled a Mike Davis, and if it wasn't for my Davis getting on base with that walk and steal second then we may never have that conversation about Gibson

[@760cardsmore4]

Ouch! What a bummer. But it was pretty fun watching the drama unfold. I was getting nervous just watching it.....better luck next box!

[@aaronscollectinganddetecti3018]

most of that 86 mets team were wild jabs lol

[@darrellhall6622]

I am surprised you didn't mention that earlier about Kirk Gibson when you pull his card. It was a picture of him running around the base at the world series game.

[@aaronscollectinganddetecti3018]

i love throwback thursday.

[@vicu3745]

Great video. I just subscribed. You definitely know your stuff.

[@natepayne1977]

Remember when these came out. It was a big deal. Thanks for the memories. Like to see you do 1993 topps and search for the Jeter.

[@edwardsalinas3627]

I used to collect Oil Can Boyd when I was younger. I just though his name was cool. Got a chance to meet him at a Rangers game.

[@Chefglenn10]

Always loved that ripken collectors choice card!

[@brunomarion7151]

What a suspense! Bad luck today. :(

[@TheRmm1976]

I pulled a Griffey back in 1990. At the time Jose Canseco was my favorite player. I ended up trading my Griffey RC to a friend's brother for a handful of "rare" Canseco cards at the time. Now the Griffey is worth anywhere from $20 to $100 or more, and the Canseco cards have no value (beyond nostalgia)!

[@jamesstrickler3100]

Thanks for the retro edition grew up with these cards

[@falconsports2081]

Great videos

[@wheredemfreax]

Has anyone EVER "pulled" a Griffey RC? Upper Deck didn't place them in packs. They were distributed only to dealers and card shops in mass quantities, raising the value of the card and skyrocketing the demand for boxes and packs, which were a rabbit hole of no-Griffey.

[@johnpatrick3458]

I remember buying an 89' low series "sealed" box in 2016 for $200 thinking I got a great deal. No Griffey rookie and one RJ rookie that had a smooshed corner even though every other card in the pack had sharp corners. Never again!

[@packpullin97]

Box was searched. No plastic wrap on box. The high series is actually better, you get one rookie per pack. I pulled two Griffey rc from a sealed high series box.

[@strattonwhipple6698]

89 UD was not sealed. Factory sets were.

[@ghh4sharkkingiv92]

Awesome video, sorry no Grif though

[@Lostdwarf]

Love your vids jabs but the way you open the packs drives me crazy!!! Use your left hand to hold the pack with your thumb and index finger. Take your thumb and index finger on your right hand and pull and open. It's much easier and you're less likely to damage the cards.

[@krazykyfan]

New sub man! Loving your channel, esoecially the older product vids! 1989 Upper Deck - legendary! They ushered in the "premium" card era and were so ahead of their time. They've always been ahead of the curve in design and photography. I miss them greatly in the baseball, football, and basketball sportscard market. Great stuff man!

[@bird-lj9tz]

I love ken griffey

[@bradleewalters5043]

Great video

[@davidgee315]

Nice break, Griffey next time

[@casecards6018]

On the edge of my seat

[@rmcfar80]

I used to open my card purchases during games on tv to increase my luck when i was a teenager.

[@jonathanmclaughlin6508]

I love throwback thnursday

[@markyfresh7231]

Man sorry you didn’t pull the Griffey rookie it is such a legendary card one of my favorites lol

[@jamesr3104]

the pack you cut with scissors was it glued look like it fell apart after opening it. too bad not pulling a jr these cards were my favorites as a kid. still have a couple 89 jr's thanks for the rip

[@rmcfar80]

Bust! At least a Randy Johnson pull was cool.

[@sierrapike3452]

there was a why to search the box by a pattern. but i also opened a box back in 89 and got 12 Griffey out of the box so you never know what you are going to get. until you open the box.

[@legionitalia309]

Almost 70,000 Griffey’s have been graded, 50,000 at an 8 or better. The fact that it has any value is amazing. If topps made a modern rookie numbered to 70,000 how much would it be worth? $.05?!

[@legionitalia309]

Truex Fan just PSA lol.

[@legionitalia309]

Drej 101 except it’s from the 80’s lol.

[@legionitalia309]

Drej 101 I was collecting then genius I lived through it so yeah I watched the manufacturers ruin the hobby. And chumps like you defend them.

[@skittel1945]

I have the card in a 10, but it’s signed. What would the value for that be?