1984-85 Star Jordan XRC 101 Manipulation

[aro13]

I think you are on to something though, if psa grades these the 86 will plummet. The myths are the only thing holding this down from matching the 86 values.

The Star Company values for the major rookies have already exceeded Fleer particularly the Jordan.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by aro13

The Star Company values for the major rookies have already exceeded Fleer particularly the Jordan.

One could buy five Fleer Jordan 8s for the price of one Star these days.

[Bored5000]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

One could buy five Fleer Jordan 8s for the price of one Star these days.

That is why I still think the Star card is still a bargain relative to Jordan's '86 Fleer. PSA alone has graded over 30 '86 Fleer Jordans for every Star 101 that has been graded.

[scooter729]

On a similar note, does anyone have any thoughts on the other Jordan cards to pre-date the '86 Fleer?

The '85 Merchante is one I find intriguing - PSA only has 36 total graded between the two back varieties, so it is much scarcer than even the Star card. But the picture is pretty unappealing, and it's a European issue that isn't widely known.

Compared to the others, it seems very cheap - PSA 6-7's have sold in the $500 - $700 range, which is obviously much lower than the Star or Fleer, for cards much rarer.

Any thoughts? (Not mine pictured - lifted from VCP)

[ezez420]

a rather poor choice of a card. I wouldnt buy to see the back of Jordans head.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by ezez420

a rather poor choice of a card. I wouldnt buy to see the back of Jordans head.

The Interlake is much better than that and an 85 issue.

[Bored5000]

As far as early Jordan cards go, my favorite is still the Nike Jumpman promo card -- more than the Fleer or the various Star cards or the Interlake or the Prism/Jewel. I know the Nike promo card is not worth a lot, since there are tons of them around and they are not officially NBA licensed. But I love the Nike card because that is where the Jordan Jumpman logo started and how it became such an iconic logo.

Example of a Jordan Nike promo card for those unfamiliar with what I am referring to (not my card):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Nike-Pr...p2047675.l2557

[ezez420]

Yes it sounds like rumor stuff on PSA grading these. Probably like the one that is graded a PSA 8 up there. Also funny how the two sales were at $18000 yet another 8.5 sells for $14500. More convinced then ever couple people manipulating this card to show bullsh*t comps.