It’s the card that helped change the collecting landscape. Upper Deck’s 1997 Michael Jordan Game Jersey autographed cards were among the first sports cards to pair a “relic piece” with an on-card autograph and serial number. Only 23 were signed by Jordan and one of them is closing at auction Thursday night. Bidding is expected to pass the six-figure mark … [Read more...]
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25 Years Later: 1991-92 Upper Deck Basketball Brought Chase to Hoops
Card collectors of today, with boxes that cost over $1,000 and memorabilia cards that are easy to acquire, might find it hard to believe that when Upper Deck entered the basketball card market in 1991-92 they released what was considered a high-end product. Twenty-five years later, even though prices are low, that first issue is a hobby landmark. Not only was … [Read more...]
25th Anniversary of Some Great 1991 Rarities
Most collectors these days know of the junk wax era. Despite their age, these late 1980s/early 1990s cards generally hold little value. That doesn't mean you should abandon them entirely, however. 2016 marked the 25th anniversary of 1991 sports card releases and there are some quality finds that have stood the test of time. Here are five worthwhiile rarities from that year in … [Read more...]
BBCE to Offer Red 1997-98 PMG Jordan Numbered 23
Baseball Card Exchange has acquired the rights to sell a 1997-98 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Red Michael Jordan – serial numbered #23/100. The card is expected to attract significant attention from the numerous Jordan collectors from around the world. The PMG cards from '97-98 aren't autographed but for the vast number of Jordan collectors and those who … [Read more...]
1997-98 Fleer Precious Metal Gems Jordan at Auction
Michael Jordan brought grace, power, style and determination to pro basketball and led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles during his storied career. So owning some rare Jordan cards could be as breathtaking as watching “His Airness” in action. For example, a 1986-87 Fleer rookie card of Jordan, graded a pristine 10 by Beckett Grading Service, fetched $100,000 in a 2011 “Own … [Read more...]
Spicy Mix of Scarcity, Star Power Make Jambalaya Delicious to Collectors
It is just an insert card with rounded corners. That could be one way to look at them, but nobody actually does. Jambalaya basketball cards are revered by those who collect modern era issues. They're a tough pull and that has made the legend of Jambalaya grow since the 1997-98 NBA season. While the brand spread to other sports, it's genesis was in hoops and is the basis for … [Read more...]
I Heart the 90s (Inserts): 1997-98 Skybox Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems
by Juan Martinez Long before Linsanity took over the NBA and the basketball collecting world (in this age of social media and immediate gratification, two weeks ago can feel like two years ago), the market was in a state of flux. Even though the talent level in the NBA has not been this high since the early 90s, collectors just aren’t invested in today’s products like … [Read more...]
Ultimate Michael Jordan Card Collection on Display
He's been retired for awhile now, but Michael Jordan is still the king of hoops...and basketball memorabilia. One website is offering a unique Jordan experience including images of some of MJ's most valuable and highest graded basketball cards. … [Read more...]
