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Michael Jordan Card Details

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Michael Jordan
Upper Deck Retro MJ  ·  1998  ·  #44
8 Crown Grade
Near Mint
Cert # 000048523
Subgrades
8 Centering
8 Corners
8 Edges
8 Surface
Centering70/30 or better on the front. 85/15 or better on the back.
CornersClean corners with minor visible wear & softening. Tiny nicks are visible upon close inspection and more noticeable under magnification.
EdgesEdges have very minimal nicks, fraying, & chipping. Not noticeable upon quick inspection, but after thorough evaluation it is slightly visible.
SurfaceClean surface with minimal imperfections. Tiny scratches, light handling marks, and minor print lines are visible under magnification.
Card Notes
Upper Deck Retro MJ arrived in 1998 as a nostalgic celebration of Michael Jordan's career, released during the final season of his legendary run with the Chicago Bulls. The set brought vintage design sensibilities to the modern card market, honoring basketball card history while Jordan was still actively dominating the sport. This release captured a pivotal moment in both collecting and NBA history, appealing to fans who wanted to commemorate one of basketball's greatest players at the height of his powers. Card #44 features Jordan in the iconic imagery collectors associate with his dominance. The retro aesthetic and design execution make this card a popular choice for enthusiasts building Jordan collections or exploring Upper Deck's late-90s output. Its appeal spans both longtime collectors and newer fans discovering the depth of Jordan's card legacy.
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Population Insights
1 Total Pop
1 This Grade
0 Higher Grade
0 Lower Grade
Grade Count
8 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 8 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
8 / 8 / 8 / 8
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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