Barely a month after the $350,000 sale of a rare Michael Jordan insert card from the 1990s made international headlines, a less rare but still highly coveted cousin is on the auction block. The 1997-98 Skybox Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems inserts included both red and green versions. One of the ten green (or Emerald) versions soared to that record … [Read more...]
Hanes Offering Michael Jordan 30th Anniversary Set
There’s a new set of Michael Jordan cards hitting the market but you won’t find packs at your local hobby shop. You’ll have to grab some underwear to get a pack. Hanes and Upper Deck have partnered for a 170 card set, distributed in packs of men’s undies. Produced under the old Fleer brand name, the cards don’t show MJ on the court. The images were taken from … [Read more...]
1997-98 Precious Metal Gems Jordan Sells for $350,100
No one’s saying it’s the most beautiful, but there’s a new top dog in the category of most expensive Michael Jordan basketball cards. A 1997 Skybox Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems (Green) Michael Jordan card earned the title after selling for $350,100 on eBay late Wednesday night. It’s the most ever bid for a single Jordan card at public auction and the third … [Read more...]
Rare 1997-98 Precious Metal Gems Jordan Will Set Record
Update: Jordan Card Sells for Over $350,000 More than 20 years after they were placed into packs of a funky-looking basketball card product, one of ten 1997-98 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Green Michael Jordan cards is attracting some deep pockets. As of Thursday, bidding had topped $101,000 for the card, encapsulated by PSA with an "Authentic" … [Read more...]
Notes: Six-Figure Jordan Game Jersey Card; New T206 Podcast; Steiner’s New Book
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...]
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...]