Michael Jordan Basketball Trading Card Appraisal
Category: Sports Trading Card
Description
The item is a sports trading card featuring images of Michael Jordan. One image depicts Jordan in a gray or light blue tank top and black shorts, holding a basketball on his fingertip. The second, more prominent image shows Jordan in his iconic Chicago Bulls red home jersey with the number 23, dribbling a basketball. The card appears to be encapsulated in a transparent plastic holder, likely for protection or grading purposes. The plastic holder shows some surface wear that is typical with handling. The overall condition of the card itself is stated as "Raw - Near Mint or Better" according to information visible on the screen overlay. While specific details of the card itself, such as the year or set, are not discernible from the image, the visual elements clearly identify it as a Michael Jordan basketball card. The border of the card appears to be white around the images. The glossy finish of the card is visible through the plastic holder. The image is a representation of a sold item on a livestream, indicated by the “Sold” status and price, $56, displayed on the screen capture. No manufacturing marks or signatures are visible in the image due to the encapsulation and the nature of the photograph.
Appraisal Report
I have examined the provided image of a Michael Jordan basketball trading card encapsulated in a plastic holder. Based on the visual evidence, the card features two images of Michael Jordan, one in a red Bulls jersey and another in workout attire. The card itself appears to have white borders and a glossy finish. The encapsulation suggests it may be protected for preservation or potential grading. The on-screen information indicates a "Raw - Near Mint or Better" condition, which visually aligns with the apparent state of the card within the holder, although surface wear is visible on the holder itself. The "Sold" status and price of $56 indicate a recent market transaction value for this specific card in this condition on a livestream platform. The card’s authenticity appears visually consistent with known Michael Jordan cards, though specific identifying details like set and year are not discernible from the image. Michael Jordan cards generally maintain strong demand within the sports memorabilia market, with value heavily dependent on specific set, year, grade, and rarity. This particular example, appearing to be a modern or semi-modern base card rather than a highly sought-after rookie or rare parallel, aligns with a lower-tier valuation typical of cards in Near Mint condition or slightly better, especially without a professional grade. The listed sold price of $56 serves as a direct comparable for this specific item and condition within a recent market context. Due to the limitations of image-based appraisal, I cannot definitively verify the card's exact issue, print run, or confirm it hasn't been altered. A physical in-person examination would be necessary to confirm the card's specific attributes (set, year, potential variations), assess centering, corner sharpness, edge wear, and surface flaws accurately, and for definitive authentication.
Appraisal Value
$56