Michael Jordan

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 7/10

Jordan market resilient but this card's high supply caps explosive growth; recent graded 9 up 12.1% in 30 days shows steady interest[3]

Next months. Stable with minor fluctuations based on auction activity

Long term. Gradual appreciation for high grades due to iconic status

History

Michael Jordan is widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time, a Chicago Bulls legend who won 6 NBA championships, 5 MVP awards, and revolutionized the sport with his athleticism and global icon status during the 1980s and 1990s.

1988 in the United States as part of Kenner Starting Lineup basketball figures series

• This card accompanied a 6-inch action figure of Jordan in his Bulls uniform
• Issued during Jordan's third NBA season when he was emerging as a superstar
• Part of the junk wax era with high production but collectible due to Jordan's enduring popularity

Rarity and print run

Tier

Common

Print run

Very High

First printed in

1988 Kenner Starting Lineup

Demand

High

Supply

High

• Mass-produced in junk wax era
• High graded population over 2700 total graded
• True rarity only in GEM MT 10 with 48 copies

Collector notes

Condition. Check corners for dings from figure packaging, edges for wear from insertion/removal, surface for print defects or scratches, centering due to mass production flaws

Storage. Store in protective slabs or top loaders with figure detached, keep in cool dry place away from sunlight to prevent fading, use card savers for ungraded copies

Authenticity. Examine card stock thickness and glossy finish matching originals, verify Kenner copyright on back, compare fonts and colors to authenticated graded examples, avoid cards without original figure packaging elements