After 23 years, a pair of Illinois brothers are parting with a rare Michael Jordan card. But don’t shed too many tears — these guys are going to realize a nice payday. Bryan and Chris were like many brothers who lived in suburban Chicago during the late 1990s. Bryan was 7 and Chris was 12. Both youths were big sports fans and rooted for Chicago area teams. Every week, their … [Read more...]
MJAuthentic23 Auction Offers Jordan Rookie Year Team Ball, More
A website devoted strictly to Michael Jordan memorabilia has launched its latest auction, once again featuring 23 items. MJAuthentic23 is offering a 1984-1985 Chicago Bulls team-signed basketball from Jordan’s rookie year (Est. $5,000+) as well as another team ball from the ’96-97 championship season, a 1992-93 Upper Deck Bulls home jersey autographed by Jordan, a 44x60 … [Read more...]
Mint Autographed Jordan Rookie Card Set for Auction Just Part of Collector’s Long Signature Seeking Journey
Thanks to the recent ESPN documentary, “The Last Dance,” interest in Michael Jordan memorabilia has never been higher. An autographed 1986-87 Fleer rookie card of Jordan sold for $125,000 in May. Another autographed Jordan rookie could fetch a higher price in SCP Auctions’ Summer Premier Auction that begins Aug. 2. This MJ rookie card earned a 9 from Beckett Grading Services, … [Read more...]
Notes: Signed Jordan RC Brings Six-Figure Price
An autographed 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card sold on eBay for a record $125,000 Wednesday afternoon. The card was graded 8.5 by Beckett with an autograph grade of 10. The sale was made on eBay. The card was one of 23 purchased on the secondary market by Upper Deck about 15 years ago. They were then autographed by Jordan and randomly inserted into … [Read more...]
Notes: Topps Q&A, Pippen Will Party, Kobe’s Shoes, Chuck and Mike
Topps told attendees at the annual Q&A session that the company was “disappointed” to lose the NFL and NFLPA licenses that has ended a 60-year streak of producing pro football cards. However, they say they continue to explore other options, which could include a fresh run at the NBA. Topps hasn’t produced basketball cards since Steph Curry’s rookie season. Through its … [Read more...]
Michael Jordan Autographs Cheaper as Legend Turns 52
He turned another year older on Tuesday, eligible for AARP and his last game as an NBA player a dozen years in the rearview mirror but it was as if he was still a reigning champion. You know you’re a big deal when your 52nd birthday is trending on Twitter. Online, it was like any other day. Active bidding and buying as collectors sought out cheap Michael Jordan autographs … [Read more...]
New Upper Deck Exquisite Basketball Due Out Tuesday
It launched during Upper Deck's heyday as an NBA trading card partner and that 2003-04 Exquisite Basketball product became the stuff of legend. Now, the company is using its collegiate license and a lot of autographed cards to try and keep one of its strongest brands in the forefront of the hoops card landscape. 2011-12 Exquisite Basketball is due out Tuesday with each one … [Read more...]