The three-color jersey patch dominated by the red is incredible by itself but Upper Deck added even more flare with the beautiful Jordan autograph in blue. His legacy has only continued to grow since his (third) retirement. 1986 Fleer Rookie Card #57#3. 1280 x 2342 jpeg 433kB. The first trading card on the list to break the six figure mark, the mint condition, perfect Michael Jordan Rookie card is one of only three cards of its caliber it in existence. Even still, the Michael Jordan card phenomenon goes beyond ink and jerseys. With the bright, multi-colored design, this card boasts terrific eye appeal and a great image of Jordan with a big smile on his face. has anybody heard of the upper deck ” collector’s choice italian michael jordan’s journal” 5 card set? And it was such a challenge to resist peeling them off and placing them on a wall, door, or some other surface. Michael Jordan entered the league as a top prospect with a bright future. There are no claimed 10’s. Upper Deck bought 23 signed cards … PSA has graded a mere seven of the Jordan Slam Bams inserts so far. PSA has seen just two of these Jordan autographs. A mint 9 copy just sold at auction for a whopping $8,988 on eBay. 30 Michael Jordan, 1986-87 Fleer. Note: Some of Jordan's baseball cards have decent value, too, but none of them enough to make this list. The video is quite useful as he shows real examples. PSA Authentic - Serial Numbered out of 100! With only three being in gem  mint condition, the competition is pretty brutal to own one. Topps last full release came in 1981-1982. Jordan-related items consistently rank among the highest-priced NBA memorabilia sales. 1984 Star Company #101. Star Power Plus are 1:36 Series 2 packs while Star Power Supreme are 1:288. Where can I sell this collection or parts of it? What you may not know is how the first ten cards were Green and the final 90 are Red. #22. Extras . 1987 Fleer Sticker #2#11. Copyright © 2021 by Old Sports Cards, LLC, Baseball Card Values: How To Determine Their Worth, 100 Most Valuable Baseball Cards: The All-Time Dream List, 40 Most Valuable Football Cards: The All-Time Dream List, 52 Most Valuable Basketball Cards: The All-Time Dream List. Many collectors are aware that Precious Metal Gems were available as foil base parallels in 97′-98′ Metal Universe Basketball. The Essential Credentials parallels alone make 1997 Skybox E-X2001 Basketball one of the top products of the 1990’s but the set also contains one of the most valuable inserts of the period. Upper Deck issued just 23 of these cards. It is also known that only 100 total copies exist per player. This example, numbered 4 of 10 from their 2009 offering, sold for an incredible $65,655. While the 1986 Fleer may be considered his mainstream rookie card, many in the hobby consider the 1984 Star issue to be his true rookie card as it dates back to his rookie year in the NBA. It's no secret that the co-founder and CEO of New York-based Flatiron Health has what's believed to be the world's most prolific collections of Michael Jordan cards and one of the most … With only 3 copies in such condition it’s a wonder why it didn’t get any higher. I hoped this helped, let me know what you end up doing! 1996 Flair Showcase Legacy Collection Row 0. A cartoon figure that somewhat resembles Michael Jordan  is the dominating aspect of the sticker. At 1:720 packs, or roughly one in thirty boxes, these cards are incredibly tough to pull. Because of their foil front design, they are extremely fragile and susceptible to showing wear on the surfaces, edges and corners. It is not nearly as expensive, rare, nor sought after as the 1986-1987 Fleer, but it is still a good look for collectors. If you’re lucky enough to find one that survived in top shape then you’re looking at quite a high price tag. To top things off, there are only 100 of these cards in existence. 1984-85 Star Michael Jordan Rookie Card Sold in December 2016 for: $40,208 Don’t see that year listed? Additionally, the boxes can have valuable stickers. They hardly ever surface for sale. PSA has seen just 29 copies and declared only 13 to be in gem mint condition. Previously we’ve listed the Top 25 Most Valuable Baseball Cards, and then the Top 25 Most Valuable Football Cards, and today we turn our attention to Basketball.Everyone knows about the infamous Michael Jordan rookie card, when graded, they have become the holy grail of … Basketball card trading dropped to such a level that Topps abandoned basketball cards all together. Sure, we knew some players like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Michael Jordan were going to be stars and their rookie editions are some of the highest-priced out there. Next on our list is one of Jordan's red Precious Metal Gems cards that PSA assessed to be in Ex-Mint + condition. In addition, the three-colored patch from one of Jordan's red Bulls jerseys provide even more pop. Only one of the two cards have been sold at auction and landed a heavy price tag of $350,100 in February of 2019. Those cards, the ones were given away out of packs, have an authentication hologram, and the serial number begins with the prefix “BAC” or “BAD.”. The cards were produced in limited quantities. This sticker screams Jordan rookie. The quality of this particular gold variation is exceptional as shown by the overall BGS 9.5 Gem Mint designation as well as each of the sub grades to go along with it. It's a fantastic, high quality card that will likely retain its value for quite some time. In a moment, we’ll look at the best (not necessarily most valuable) MJ baseball cards. The condition is key, and the usual warnings apply with age. Needless to say, whoever won got a steal! You rarely see these come up for auction but when they do, collectors go crazy for them. Jordan rookies are the type of cards where it is extra useful to buy an officially graded one. Centering was always such a challenge with this sticker and even in this example appears to be favoring the left side but still within PSA's tolerance to receive a Gem Mint grade. Like any of the Jordan stickers that Fleer produced, these are also extremely condition sensitive. Best & Most Valuable Examples In The Hobby Today. The 1992-1993 Fleer Total D was on the first Michael Jordan inserts with some taste. The 1996-1997 E-X2000 is a good looking card. This is the only PSA gem mint 10 in existence. You can even sell them through Probstein123 or PWCC_Auctions which will give you the most exposure and essentially more profits. Not many survived, and there weren’t many to begin with. When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. I put this card at number 0 because I could not find good sources on it, but I put this card so high because it is valued as the highest rookie card. In their second year of producing their Exquisite Collection offering, Upper Deck released only 50 of these "Limited Logos" that featured a Jordan autograph and a piece of one of his jerseys. In general the Star Company cards are not considered legitimate in spite of their licensing and Topps/Fleer being out of the game. There is a beautifully displayed blue ink autograph  on the right hand side or bottom of the card. The back is filled with highlights of Jordan that year in small print. Fleer produced sticker cards in all of their sets from 1986-1990 but the 1988 is much more difficult to find in PSA 10 condition. This card was sold in raw, ungraded form for $23,200 back in 2018. Q: What is the rarest Michael Jordan basketball cards? 1988 Fleer Sticker Michael Jordan Basketball Card #7 on eBay. Not much can be said about the 2000 Ultimate Collection Signatures other than, wow. Jordan is found #29  and #235 in the set which both have the Star Ruby parallel. Covering years from 1980 thru 1989 and included stickers, promo & basketball cards. With only 26 receiving a gem mint 10 grade, you have a .08% chance of success if submitting a copy yourself. My personal favorite of all Jordan cards is his 1986-87 Fleer rookie card, regarded as his "mainstream" rookie around the hobby. Imagine what it would go for today? 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems, #1. Michael Jordan was only back for a few games and the playoffs in the 1994-1995 season. Top 15 Luka Doncic Rookie Cards to buy now! Contact him at [email protected]. 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems#4. That one is considered to be one of the most valuable Michael Jordan cards of … LeBron James rookie card and the top ten most valuable basketball cards. It's amazing to me that cards such as this, produced long after Jordan's playing days were over can still be worth so much. This is one of Jordan’s more elegant autographed cards. Numbered 3 of 5, this card features a jumbo oversized patch from one of Jordan's All-Star game jerseys. Also, 15 plus Ken Griffey cards, 91-93 era. It is a unique looking card with the huge block letters of “Noyz Boyz” written in the background. The card shows off Jordan’s defense which is often considered secondary to his scoring ability. One can only imagine what a PSA 10 will sell for if one does ever come into existence. One sold for $350,000 in February 2019 . With only 162 being seen by PSA, not many are in rotation so far. Although it’s left open for speculation, the #235 card seems to have higher selling points. Due to repeated inquiries from collectors, we decided to put together a comprehensive price guide for Michael Jordan's basketball cards from the 1980's. Bo Jackson Donruss ’86 The… Read more », I have a bunch of Michael Jordan cards you listed as his top cards, along with Star set, a rookie, card that is graded a10 and one that is graded a #5 and a closet of his collectable items and all his starting line-ups, etc. If it weren’t for the well placed number 23 on his jersey it would be difficult to distinguish that this is a drawing of Michael Jordan. 2003 Exquisite Auto Patch#1. You're probably starting to see a trend here at this point: Exquisite Collection Jordan cards are incredibly valuable. You can see that the card itself has some condition issues along the corners but there is no arguing the pristine quality of that signature. The 1995 SP Top Prospects card is one of the most valuable Jordan baseball cards from his time with the Chicago White Sox. Row 2 are the more common cards with Row 0 being more rare. 1987 Fleer Michael Jordan Sticker #2 on eBay. A: The rare Michael Jordan cards are the 1997 Metal Universe Michael Jordan Precious Metal Gems and the 1985 Prism Jewel Michael Jordan Basketball Card Sticker (both cards are worth a small fortune at high grades). Both rookies and Hall of Famers can be found in either a Row 2, Row 1 and Row 0 parallel. Michael Jordan rookie cards and cards, in general, are some of the most expensive basketball cards that money can buy. It may not be a surprise to most but to some collectors, seeing Jordan’s highest selling card isn’t the 1986 Fleer rookie will be shocking. No black labels were given however one card did manage to make it into a BGS 10 Pristine case. In this case, the card featured a small piece of the jersey that Jordan wroe during the 1992 NBA All-Star game, his eighth appearance at that point. As the “Babe Ruth of basketball,” as he’s often been called, it is somewhat logical. From the 2005 release, this card was one of only 50 produced and PSA judged it to be in Gem Mint 10 condition. PSA has graded well over 7,000 copies and declared 117 of them to be in gem mint condition. Looking at the population reports will summarize just how rare the Jordan Jambalaya inserts really are. Part of the problem has been the ability to counterfeit, and another part has been the rarity of the cards. The Net-Rageous Michael Jordan is the most valuable. 22 were declared gem mint condition, 22 were mint and 2 were near mint. Fleer nailed the vintage look but didn’t take into account the number of stars shown on the left-hand side. It makes sense though. The stickers are standard size and feature many of the top players of the day, including a rookie issue sticker of Michael Jordan. Since we're a vintage card site, we figured we would stop there. His popularity continues to rise, and he is the most sought after name in the basketball card community. Have you looked into selling on eBay? While any card autographed by Michael Jordan is likely to bring in some money, this card was the first autographed variety to make its way into packs. Michael Jordan's basketball cards remain in high demand, even 17+ years following his retirement from the NBA. Only 90 of the PMG cards are red, while the remaining 10 are green. 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie Card on eBay. This factor of ten difference was even found on two different articles within the same site. These Jordan autos are growing increasingly rarer every day. The green parallel is the rarest insert in the set with only 10 copies of each player. But just how valuable are some of his cards? This is also one of the rarest Michael Jordan cards on the market, as it’s believed that no more than 25 copies exist. The set itself is solid amongst investors because of the variety of inserts and excellent rookies including Hall of Famers Jason Kidd and Grant Hill. So they are extremely difficult to find in gem mint conditions. Also similar to years past, high grade examples are very difficult to obtain due to centering issues and the ease with which the colored borders chip. 10 Most Valuable Football Rookie Cards of the 1980s. It is actually the only recognized error. Michael Jordan’s fame and prodigy results in an increasingly valuable card. 1998 Upper Deck Michael Jordan Basketball Card Jersey Auto on eBay. Almost every single card shows Jordan on the offensive: shooting, dribbling, or dunking. 1996 Flair Showcase has a 3-tier parallel set known as “Rows”. Many are betting on this mindset changing with the potential for a payout, and Beckett started grading the cards in 2008 which has increased its legitimacy. Each pack came with one sticker insert and a pack of gum. The company had a number of production problems. What are the most valuable basketball cards from the 1990s? Arguably the most popular Michael Jordan insert of all-time, when this card surfaces, huge dollar amounts follow. 1997 Metal Universe Michael Jordan Precious Metal Gems #23 on eBay. One of those two managed to stay in gem mint condition, the other one landed a mint 9 grade. He averaged 30 points, 6 rebounds, 5 five assists over 1,072 games. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network and Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. I think it's also cool that Skybox used an image of Jordan in one of the Bulls' black jerseys to give it an extra special touch. So, although Jordan took the court for the first time in 1984, there is no official basketball card until his third season (1986-1987). Another die-cut card makes our list in the form of this 1997-98 SP Authentic Sign of the Times Stars and Rookies Jordan card. Oddly enough, mint 9 copies don’t sell for any cheaper. It just goes to show that even ungraded cards can fetch big bucks if they are as special as this Jordan autographed, game-used jersey patch card. Amongst the ranks of basketball and newer cards, it is comparable to a Mickey Mantle rookie in popularity. 1992 Fleer Total D Michael Jordan Basketball Card #5 on eBay. The latter is insanely valuable. Chipping and general wear on the edges is common due to the multi colored borders. One of the funnier ones, I was buying a pretty rare Michael (Jordan) card, an autograph card from 1997, pretty valuable, worth thousands of dollars at the time — this was 2010. These people are holding onto to their Star Co cards in a gamble. The 2003-04 UD Exquisite has a patch of a jersey that Jordan wore in an actual NBA game. Michael Jordan cards are limited to only 100 copies while other players have 150 copies. www.cardboardconnection.com. The Most Valuable Michael Jordan Card Isn’t From His Rookie Season. Experts typically look for key differences in color and clarity. Upper Deck made six different Michael Jordan autographed jersey cards in 1998-99, all of which are numbered to 23. Due to the process, many of them were scratched. Here it is, the very first autographed Michael Jordan card that started the craze for any card displaying his signature. So, Mathis should know something about pricing. Flairs Legacy Collection Parallels have the honor of being the first serial numbered basketball cards to enter the hobby. 2000 Ultimate Collection Michael Jordan Signature on eBay. 1996 SPX Autograph#15. 1996 Flair Showcase Legacy Collection Row 0, #5. Jordan autographed 23 of them through his endorsement contract with Upper Deck and the cards were randomly inserted into packs. The seller chose not to have PSA assign a grade to the card since it truly is the only one in existence from the original print run from Fleer. All rank among the best Michael Jordan cards ever. The design of the card makes this one of the better looking Exquisite Collection Jordans, in my opinion. Early Jordan autographed cards like this one have been and will continue to be highly coveted around the hobby. Die-cut and featuring a hologram background, this card had it all: great imagery, great design, and a great autograph. One of the more interesting cards on this list is one of five 2006 Exquisite Dual Scripted Swatches signed by both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Keep in mind that Jordan was Defensive Player of the Year in 1988, and he was All-Defense nine times. The cards are definitely rare, but I found contradicting information as to the degree. 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems#0. After making the game winning shot and leading North Carolina to an NCAA championship, Michael Jordan took the league by storm. Check out some of the most valuable Michael Jordan items to sell at auction this year below. Slam Bams are distinguishable on the fronts by having a gold tint to them while the Bams do not. Although a gem mint copy of his rookie card is rare, highly collectible and valuable it is not Jordan’s known highest selling basketball card. 1967 Hank Aaron, topps #250, 1962 Sandy Koufax, topps #5. In superb condition, everyone of these Michael Jordan cards have sold from $500.00 to $25,000.00. 1 Most Valuable Basketball Cards From the 1990s 1.1 1999 Michael Jordan Upper Deck MJ’s Final Floor Autograph #FF2A 1.2 1992 Shaquille O’Neal Classic 4 Sports Autograph #1 1.3 1996 Kobe Bryant Topps Chrome Refractor #138 When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. The producers of the card, Star Company, made cards in the early and mid 1980s as the only officially licensed NBA card distributor. The hologram of Jordan going up for a reverse dunk put this card ahead of its time in terms of design standards. Because it is Jordan’s rookie year, the 1986 Fleer sticker has more copies slabbed than any of his other stickers. For the third consecutive year Fleer issued an 11-piece sticker set along with their trading cards. And finally, what a gorgeous Jordan signature, well-deserving of the 10 grade that PSA assigned to it. Some call it a game changer because the general design was innovative and unique. It is important to note that due to the innovative design, the cards are particularly sensitive to wear and many have not held up well over time. Since there was a gap in basketball cards for a few years, including Jordan’s first two, this card has extra value as an early Jordan even though it is not a rookie. Where can you get a card graded without letting it out of your sight? When an NBA player puts together a career as historical as Michael Jordan, they almost always command a robust memorabilia market as well. Both cards have similar PSA pop reports at around 15. The 20 Most Expensive Sports Trading Cards Ever Sold. Evan Mathis, former Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard, listed this card on eBay for 1 million dollars in 2017. That rarity and what this card means to the hobby makes it extremely valuable in any condition. Almost everybody had a sports card collection when they were a kid, but not everyone stuck with the hobby! The only Michael Jordan card that is more sought after than this one is the same card with a Jordan signature. Significant to this card is that it is an error card, which is rare for Jordan cards. It is also a valuable card. Basketball Rookie Cards to Buy Now 2021 NBA Season, Players who have made the biggest impressions in the NBA bubble. The card received a Beckett "Raw Card Review" of 8.5, meaning it is in exceptional condition. The Ultimate Signatures stamp can be found in gold foil above Jordan’s red hue picture. Numbered to 50, it pictures Jordan dunking the ball as if it were a stroll in the park. 1. The first 9.5 did not even surface until 2014. Because the autographs were signed directly on the jersey pieces, you can see how they could tend to bleed a bit, especially in the case of Bryant's autographs. Not many of the Gold paralles have been up for auction. It seems as though nobody is entirely sure as to how rare the card is. The example shown to the left is numbered LL-GJ and has had 3 known copies come thru PSA’s doors. This card represented a key shift in the hobby as it was one of the first to feature game-used memorabilia, an on-card autograph and a handwritten serial number. 1991 Fleer #29, 1991-92 Upper Deck #44, 1991-92 Upper Deck East All-Star #69, 1992-93 Upper Deck #P5. Of that huge number, only 24 were slabbed in a PSA 10 case. It’s doused in patriotic red, white and blue and has an action shot of Michael Jordan centered on the card. “In Your Face” is written on the side of the front of the card boasting. Are Michael Jordan cards valuable? 1986 Fleer Sticker #8#12. 1987 Barry Bonds topps, #320, I’d say a 10. 1997 Skybox E-X2001 Jambalaya Michael Jordan Basketball Card on eBay. PSA 10 examples have sold as high as $19,109 and as low as $7,320. [ … With such a substantial collection I would definitely contact either of those two power sellers and go from there. The Most Valuable Hockey Cards of All Time - All Vintage Cards Jordan deserves recognition for his defense, but he has traditionally been praised for his dunks and flash. Today, this card is considered an extended rookie card (XRC) because Star Co. is considered a “special” set versus a “standard” set (Topps Trades vs Topps; Fleer Update vs. Fleer). However, if you want a valuable version of this card, it needs to be in excellent shape. The 1986-87 Fleer is about as iconic as it gets in basketball card collecting. I really like the design of this EC card as well because of the horizontal layout and huge image of Jordan. The set had a heavy foil and industrial theme with strange and alien-like figures lurking in the background. Of course, this only increases the value of a mint card. As you can see, even in ungraded condition, Exquisite Collection Jordan's can sell for big bucks. Here’s a super-retro style Jordan card for you nostalgia collectors. Along with this gold variation, there were also silver and bronze variations that were not nearly as rare as the gold. With a nice shine theses inserts mimic something Pacific could have created with their Prism products a few years earlier. Top 15 Most Valuable Junk Wax Baseball Cards to Invest 90’s baseball cards, Top 15 Rookie Baseball Cards from the 1970s – 70’s baseball card investing. In 2017 a box from 1986 sold for $85,000 in auction. The photo shows Jordan in mid-jump about to slam dunk a shot. In fact, players’ rookie cards are some of the most valuable cards out there. Next up is yet another Exquisite Collection Limited Logos card from 2006 numbered to just 50 copies. It pays homage to the grit and the grind of old school basketball. These Upper Deck Ionix Authentics Jordan autograph cards were numbered to just 23 copies, as noted along the bottom right corner in handwritten ink, which makes them almost impossible to find. 1988 Fleer Sticker #7#8. For that short season, he wore the jersey number 45 which was his baseball number and his brother Larry’s basketball number. by Rick Thomas on May 7, 2020. After all, Star Co was officially licensed by the NBA at the time. Overall, it's a truly great example of one of Jordan's earliest autograph cards. Overall, he is the most popular basketball card to trade, and one of the biggest names in the hobby. Would love your thoughts, please comment. They were originally distributed from sports card machines that you would put a quarter in and a couple cards would pop out of the slot. One of the more bizarre cards on this list is Michael Jordan’s 1985 Prism Jewel Sticker issue. Card Values, Set Registry Editor’s note: Since this entry was published on Feb. 18, 2020, new record prices have been set for Michael Jordan’s 1986 Fleer #57 rookie card in PSA 10. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009, Jordan goes down in history as the greatest to ever step on the court. You’re probably starting to see a trend here at this point: Exquisite Collection Jordan cards are incredibly valuable. And Jordan's rookie tops them all by far...making it one of the most valuable basketball cards in the entire hobby. 1997 Skybox Premium Michael Jordan Star Rubies on eBay. Here is another rare '90s insert that has continued to soar in value in recent times. Michael Jordan is shown in a striking pose as he is about to reverse slam the ball. Just an idea of how few of these are out there, there have been 66 graded by PSA with only 1 being in gem mint 10. I have a 93 Topps Jordan card. The design may be unusual but any card that features such a beautiful Jordan autograph is bound to be worth some big money. The set has more recently become popular, and it has gone overlooked for a couple decades. Michael Jordan is viewed as the greatest basketball player of all time. TOP 20 Michael Jordan Basketball Cards from the 1980's - Most Expensive - YouTube. Surprisingly, only 2 came out in PSA 10 cases. To make the card balanced throughout, they finish with the Upper Deck logo, in gold foil, on the bottom. via si.com. Unfortunately, none of those seven were in gem mint condition. 1 Derek Jeter Card, 1992 Draft Pick, base card #98, gotta be a 10.