Certificate #CEB032D8C33A · Basketball

Magic Johnson

Basketball '91-'92 · #90 · 1991

8.0 TCGAI Score

Near Mint-Mint Hold

Hold. Often worth as much raw. Keep it or sell it raw.

Estimate, not an official grade.

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Graded by paul getty · Apr 22, 2026 · 12 views

Condition report

Each check is scored out of 10 on both sides. The lowest one caps the TCGAI Score.

Sub-grades out of 10, front and back
Check	Front	Back
Centering	8.5	10
Corners	9.5	9
Edges	9.5	8
Surface	10	6
Whitening	10	7
Holo / foil	10	6

What the AI found

Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more. Marks on the photos show the area named, not an exact spot.

No defects listed at this photo resolution.

What this card sells for

An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.

Graded 8

$40.00

2 sales

Raw, ungraded

$2.72

$2.69 – $2.75 · 2 listings

Grading premium

+1371%

Graded average over raw average

Price by grade

Average sale price by grade
Grade	Average	Range and sales
Raw	$2.72	$2.69 – $2.75 · 2 listings
Grade 9	$40.00	1 sale

Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot. Muestra insuficiente (graded=0, validListings=4, mínimo=5). Rango estimado con baja confianza.

About this card

Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 4/10

Consistent low demand for commons from oversaturated 90s basketball sets; minor upticks from nostalgia but capped by supply.

Next months. Stable at $1-3 raw, $30-50 graded 10; no major shifts expected.

Long term. Stable to slightly declining in real terms; holds modest collector value but not investment grade.

History

Magic Johnson, legendary Los Angeles Lakers point guard, won the 1991 NBA All-Star Game MVP in his only appearance that season before retiring due to HIV diagnosis, leading the West to a 153-113 victory over the East, the most lopsided All-Star game in history[1][2].

1991-92 Hoops Basketball set, released in 1991, card #90 featuring 1991 NBA All-Star special stamp[3][6].

Magic Johnson's All-Star MVP performance was his sole game in the 1991-92 season[2][6]
Card highlights his Lakers legacy and special All-Star designation[1]
Part of the era's high-production basketball cards post his prime rookie years

Rarity and print run

Tier: Common
Print run: Very High
First printed in: 1991-92 Hoops Basketball
Demand: Low
Supply: Abundant

Mass-produced 1991-92 Hoops set with massive print run
No limited variant or serial numbering
Special All-Star stamp common across set

Collector notes

Condition. Check corners for dings, edges for whitening, centering (common off-center print on high-volume 90s cards), surface scratches on glossy finish; avoid print lines or roller marks typical in mass-produced Hoops.

Storage. Use semi-rigid top-loaders with cardboard inserts, store in cool, dry environment away from sunlight; penny sleeves for ungraded copies to prevent edge wear.

Authenticity. Examine stamp alignment and font on '1991 NBA ALL-STAR'; genuine Hoops have consistent UV-reactive ink under blacklight; fakes often have blurry stamps or incorrect back text; graded/graded grading recommended for high-value copies.

Sources: oldsportscards.com, strat-o-matic.com, sportscardspro.com, sportscardinvestor.com, youtube.com

Card details

Name: Magic Johnson
Game: Basketball
Set: Basketball '91-'92 (Unknown)
Number: 90
Year: 1991
Rarity: Common
Special stamps: 1991 NBA ALL-STAR
Language: English
Manufacturer: Panini
Identification: Matched on eBay
Certificate: #CEB032D8C33A
Graded on: Apr 22, 2026
Views: 12

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