Larry Bird

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 6/10

Consistent low-volume sales, prices flat for ungraded/mid-grades amid abundant supply[1]

Next months. Stable with minor fluctuations from auction pops

Long term. Holds for high grades due to nostalgia, bases soft

History

Larry Bird, legendary Boston Celtics forward, 3x NBA champion, 3x MVP, Hall of Famer known for clutch shooting and rivalry with Magic Johnson, pivotal in 1980s NBA popularity boom.

1988-89 Fleer Basketball set, released 1988 in USA.

• Part of iconic 1988 Fleer set featuring Michael Jordan rookie
• Base card #9 of 132, standard issue
• Bird's third Fleer card after 1986 base and sticker

Rarity and print run

Tier

Common

Print run

Very High

First printed in

1988-89 Fleer Basketball

Demand

Medium

Supply

Abundant

• Mass print run of 1988 Fleer set
• Base card no inserts/stamps
• High graded population except perfect 10s

Collector notes

Condition. Check centering, corners for dings, edges for print defects, surface print lines and scratches common on high-volume 1980s Fleer.

Storage. Use semi-rigid holders or top-loaders with sleeves, store in cool, dry place away from light to prevent fading.

Authenticity. Verify black borders sharp without pixelation, correct Fleer logo font, no modern printing gloss; prefer graded/graded/graded slabs for authentication.