OT: Michael Jordan Rookie Card

[scooter729]

And there are also cards like the Star #101 card which came out a whole year earlier than the '86 Fleer as well, which seem like they're just starting to get some attention that's well overdue!

(I hate the photo on the 1985 Merchante, but hey, it's a 1985 Jordan!)

[x2drich2000]

It also seems like every major auction has at least 1 unopened box. That's 4 more Jordans in each. Definitely not a rare card. I am a bit surprised by how little publicity the recently auctioned unopened case got given it sold for around $1.8 million. I do think in the US we generally underappreciated the international appeal of basketball items at times.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by x2drich2000

It also seems like every major auction has at least 1 unopened box. That's 4 more Jordans in each. Definitely not a rare card. I am a bit surprised by how little publicity the recently auctioned unopened case got given it sold for around $1.8 million. I do think in the US we generally underappreciated the international appeal of basketball items at times.

Current appeal of basketball cards and collectibles is mindblowing. Stuff like a 2020 Ja Morant patch card are selling for over $70,000. Forget about Zion. A used tissue he dropped on the floor is probably selling for 5K.

[rats60]

If you want crazy prices, look at the 2003 Topps Chrome LeBron James PSA 10 with a population of 2000. It is a 15000-16000.00 card. At least the Jordan PSA 10 population is only about 300.

[vintagewhitesox]

Yeah the Jordan itself isn't rare, but finding a good centered, non-chipping card that will grade a 9 or a 10 is tough to find.
Im happy with my psa 5. not going anywhere That sealed case was amazing, I am surprised it did not get more publicity.

[Republicaninmass]

I believe purist would argue the amount of "non-chipping" on 9s or 10s really doent translate into a card being rare. After goldin has 30, yes THIRTY jordan 86 fleer jordans in their last auction, I'm quite curious who is buying and who is selling. Oh and who will be holding that bag. There are worse cards to hold onto, but the "global demand" is hogwash. If anything, once the gub'ment cheese runs out, hopefully the card is worth more, and paypal credit bill can be paid interest free.

[vintagewhitesox]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

I believe purist would argue the amount of "non-chipping" on 9s or 10s really doent translate into a card being rare. After goldin has 30, yes THIRTY jordan 86 fleer jordans in their last auction, I'm quite curious who is buying and who is selling. Oh and who will be holding that bag. There are worse cards to hold onto, but the "global demand" is hogwash. If anything, once the gub'ment cheese runs out, hopefully the card is worth more, and paypal credit bill can be paid interest free.

Great point. the card itself is not rare, perhaps condition rarity is more like it, if that's something someone goes for. personally im cool with any grade in that and most cards if I want one, I just want a copy.

[ZiggerZagger]

Originally Posted by scooter729

And there are also cards like the Star #101 card which came out a whole year earlier than the '86 Fleer as well, which seem like they're just starting to get some attention that's well overdue!

Agree! I came to Basketball late, but it's been a really nice complement to my vintage baseball interests. I've loved it.
And while the '86 Fleer MJ is the common currency of Jordan "rookies", I've found it way more enjoyable to collect his Star Card issues. I like my '86 Fleer Jordan, but I *love* the Star issues...
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[ullmandds]

Was just perusing EBAY for Jordan rookies and there are a ton of them! Other cards that have caught fire last year or 2...goudey ruths...green cobbies...have virtually dried up from ebay...there are hardly any. I realize they are much scarcer than jordan rookies...BUT...I just don't see how these prices for this card(mainly the fleer) can remain so high?

[rats60]

The same way that the price of the 1952 Topps Mantle stays so high, demand.

[Casey2296]

Gimme a Texas Tommy over a Michael Jordan any day.

[vthobby]

Still in awe that a walk in seller a couple years ago at Rich Altman's show in Mass sold me this for under 2k! Better than gold!

Peace, Mike

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

In our upcoming October auction we have a Fleer RC in 9 and a wide selection of the star cards including the 1984 #101 in 8 and 1985 #117 in 9.5 along with a ton of other amazing Basketball including sets from 1974 - 1987