1991-92 Upper Deck Michael Jordan Basketball Card #44

This is a 1991-1992 Upper Deck basketball trading card featuring the legendary shooting guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls. The card features a high-action vertical photograph of Jordan performing a layup or dunk against a dark arena background. He is depicted in his iconic red 'Bulls' away jersey with his signature number 23 and black elbow band. The card design includes a white outer border and a red vertical banner on the left side with 'BULLS' printed in silver-white lettering. At the bottom left, the 1991 Upper Deck hologram logo is visible, while the bottom right contains the player's name 'Michael JORDAN' and his position 'G'. The card is printed on semi-glossy cardstock, typical of 1990s Upper Deck production. This specific example appears to be contained within a protective plastic top-loader sleeve. Observation of the edges suggests standard factory cuts, though slight rounding or softening may be present on the corners, and there appears to be a small surface mark or speck on the right white border. The centering significantly impacts collector value, and this card appears slightly shifted towards the right top corner. The overall condition looks fair to good, but a professional grade would be required to determine the exact state of the surface and edges.

I have conducted a visual examination of this 1991-92 Upper Deck Michael Jordan (#44). Based on the provided description and visual data, the card presents in a raw, ungraded state. Centering is visibly biased toward the top-right, which is a common manufacturing trait for this set but detracts from the 'Gem Mint' potential. The corners show signs of softening, and the surface speck noted on the right border further indicates this specimen would likely grade in the EX to NM (6-7) range if submitted to a third-party grader. This specific card was mass-produced during the 'Junk Wax' era, with hundreds of thousands of copies in circulation. Unlike Jordan's 1986 Fleer rookie, this card's value is driven by nostalgia rather than scarcity. Current market comparables for raw copies typically fluctuate between $5 and $15. Only specimens professionally graded as PSA 10 command significant premiums (often exceeding $200), a tier this card will not reach due to the centering and surface issues mentioned. Limitations: This appraisal is based on digital observation. I cannot verify the physical integrity of the cardstock, the authenticity of the hologram, or the absence of subtle surface indentations/refurbishments. Full authentication would require an in-person loupe inspection of the printing patterns and a black-light test of the paper stock to ensure this is not a modern counterfeit or reprint. No provenance was provided; however, given the card's high production volume, the cost of forensic authentication would likely outweigh the market value of the card itself.