Pop Culture Card Appraisal

Michael Jackson Collectible Trading Card

This item is a vintage collectible card featuring a portrait of Michael Jackson, likely from the late 1980s or early 1990s, given his apparent age in the image and typical popular culture collectibles of that era. Physically, it appears to be made of standard cardstock, rectangular in shape, and held in an upright orientation. The dimensions are not precisely discernible but it fits comfortably in an adult's hand, suggesting typical trading card size, perhaps around 2.5 x 3.5 inches. The primary colors of the card's border are a vibrant magenta (or fuchsia) outer edge, followed by a teal/turquoise inner border framing the central image. Michael Jackson is depicted wearing a black leather-look jacket over what appears to be a white shirt and a bright red bowtie. The background behind him is muted and dark, possibly black or dark brown, allowing the subject to stand out. His name, 'MICHAEL', is printed in bold white capital letters within a red rectangular banner at the bottom center of the image, overlaid on the portrait. Visible condition issues include a distinct horizontal crease running across the middle of the card, slightly below his eyes, suggesting it may have been folded or bent. The corners appear somewhat softened or blunted, particularly the top-right, indicating general handling wear. The edges show slight fraying or loss of color, consistent with age and use. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures, though such details might be on the reverse side of the card, which is not shown. The overall craftsmanship suggests mass production typical of trading cards from that period; it is not a fine art piece but a pop culture collectible.