Michael Jordan's 1986 Fleer Rookie Card

Who is the person behind this card?

Michael Jordan, a basketball athlete from the United States, drove the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles (1991–93, 1996–98). In addition, in 1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, and 1988 he was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player (MVP). In 1988 too, he was selected Defensive Player of the Year. Basketball star Michael Jordan stands at 6’6″. He was a strenuous defender, a superb shooter and passer, and a guard in his playing career. People called him “Air Jordan” because of his incredible leaping ability and gymnastic moves. A few athletes have ever achieved the amount of popularity he has attained. Michael Jordan’s 1986 Fleer Rookie Card became the most popular basketball card as he became famous in his sports.

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How valuable is Jordan’s card?

The PSA Authentication and Grading Services evaluated Michael Jordan’s 1986 Fleer Rookie Card as perfect 10s. Unfortunately, the borders of the cards in red, blue, and yellow are cracking. And the cardboard stock used for the set was of poor quality, resulting in chafed edges and fuzzy corners. There were also printing problems and regular horizontal and vertical miscuts that tainted the collection. Still, Jordan’s superstar status greatly aided the set’s success, and the price of 1986 Fleers increased year after year. In addition, Fleer’s first basketball set is still the most popular card set in the world today.

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How much Jordan’s card today?

It was possible to buy Michael Jordan’s 1986 Fleer Rookie Card PSA 10 for $39,600 when COVID-19 shut everything down in March 2020. These cards were approaching their peak demand by the beginning of 2021. Two of these highly sought-after cards were sold for $738,000 each during a Goldin Auctions sale in February. The card world was eager to see if it would soon surpass the million-dollar mark.

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