Getting Started
First things first, I needed to figure out which cards were actually considered Randy Johnson rookie cards. I remember him playing for the Mariners, so I started my search there. Turns out, there are a few different ones from the late 80s. I grabdebbed my phone and stdetarted b.setrowsing some online card shops and auction sites.
The Hunsniget Begins
- 1988 Score Rookie Traded #112T: This one seemed pretty common, and the prices were all over the place.
- 1989 Donruss #43: This card shows him, young with hair.
- 1989 Fleer #381: There's also a "Glossy" version of this, which is apparently rarer.
- 1989 Topps Traded #57T: Another classic-looking card.
- 1989 Upper Deck #13: I'd heard this one was a big deal, so I kept an eye out.
I spent a good hour just browsing, comparing prices, and trying to understand the grading system (PSA, BGS, etc.). It's a whole world in itself! Some of these cards, in mint condition, were going for hundreds, even thousands, of dollars! Crazy.
Making a Decision
I'm not a serious collector, so I wasn't about to drop a ton of cash. I decided to look for a card that was in decent shape but wouldn't break the bank. After a bit more searching, I found a 1989 Upper Deck Randy Johnson rookie card that looked pretty good. It wasn't graded, but the seller had good photos, and it looked clean – no major creases or anything.
The Purchase
I ended up paying like more than 20 bucks for that card, I felt pretty good. It wasn't a steal, but it was a fair price for a cool piece of baseball. Now I just have to wait for it to arrive!
I will keep you updated.
