Basketball Hobby Pack Appraisal

1997-98 Upper Deck NBA UD3 Basketball Hobby Pack

This item is a sealed hobby pack of 1997-98 Upper Deck NBA UD3 Basketball trading cards. The pack's packaging is primarily composed of glossy cardstock or thick paper, featuring a striking design. The left half of the front is a vibrant red, prominently displaying an image of Michael Jordan in his Chicago Bulls '23' jersey, mid-air with a basketball. Below him, the 'UPPER DECK' logo is visible in white. The right half of the pack is predominantly black, with a large, stylized 'UD3' logo in white. Below this, 'NBA UD3 BASKETBALL' is printed, clarifying the product. To the far right, the years '1997-98' are clearly indicated, signifying its release season. Textual information on the black section highlights that the pack contains '3 SUPER PREMIUM CARDS' and '3 CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGIES IN EVERY PACK!', also mentioning the possibility to find '1997-98 UD "SEASON TICKET" AUTOGRAPH CARDS!'. A price sticker or print of '$3.99' is visible in the upper right corner. The pack shows clear signs of wear and tear, particularly on the black 'UD3' side where the paper is torn and creased significantly, suggesting possible mishandling or age-related degradation. The corners and edges also appear somewhat soft, indicating typical shelf wear. Despite the damage to the packaging, the overall visual suggests it is still sealed, though the integrity of the seal is not fully ascertainable from the image. This pack represents a product from the late 1990s, a significant era for basketball card collecting, and the inclusion of Michael Jordan on the packaging emphasizes its potential allure to collectors.