[Eric72]

1986 Fleer Basketball is iconic. That's both good and bad.

Nearly everyone in the hobby knows about this set, even if they don't actively collect it. Not surprisingly, it is widely collected.

Since the start of the pandemic, it has also been one of the more price-sensitive sets out there. Meteoric rises and massive drops have made (and lost) people a lot of money.

So, will it retain its value or increase long term? It's very likely. Timing will be a key factor, though.

Pay close attention to the time (and cost) at which you buy, combined with the time/cost at which you sell. Those two things will make the difference between a great financial move or a waste of money.

Of course, if you want to collect the set, go for it! You could definitely do much worse.