Latest Jordan cards blog posts
- Jul 12, 2024
1991 Hoops Metal Prototypes
So innovative it was dangerous: a deep dive into the production and story behind Hoops' experiment with metal basketball cards featuring a first-hand account of the production process. - Jun 2, 2024
1986-87 Jersey Fusion 2024 set
Jersey Fusion have announced the 2024 basketball set - it includes 50 complete 86-87 Fleer sets, 125 Jordan rookie cards, 1 autographed Jordan rookie card and over 100 other players with autographed cards. - May 11, 2024
98-99 Michael Jordan Soul of the Game - an actual rainbow
The Soul of the Game insert set is a fascinating card - it gives you the opportunity to put together an actual rainbow even though there are no parallels.
- May 6, 2024
The Jordan 'brand' on trading cards
Did you know Michael Jordan cards were not allowed to feature photos of him with his tongue out by the early 90's? This likely led to an interesting piece released by Upper Deck in 2009. - Apr 7, 2024
93-94 Members Only Beam Team Gold Stamp Uncut Sheet
The gold stamp Beam Team cards are an interesting and rare piece - recently an uncut sheet super collector and preserver shared the first uncut sheet of these cards I have seen. - Mar 23, 2024
Signs of fake Michael Jordan cards - a primer
My primer on some of the most obvious signs of counterfeit Michael Jordan cards. Here's a range of tactics used at time where a dishonest seller may actually tell you the card is fake to maintain deniability. - Feb 25, 2024
30 years owning a 94-95 MJ Blow-up Auto
Tim has owned one of the rarest Michael Jordan cards around for 30 years since pulling it himself in 1994. - Feb 3, 2024
1984-85 Bulls Pocket Schedules
Produced by the Bulls before Michael Jordan took to the court in the NBA, these Pocket Schedules represent nice - and affordable - rookie season pieces. - Jan 27, 2024
80's Jordan Fleer Stickers
Classic vintage look and designed to be destroyed - let's look at 80's Jordan stickers. - Dec 17, 2023
93-94 Stadium Club First Day Issue Jordan Cards
A look at the OG Jordan First Day Issue cards produced by Topps Stadium Club. Only 1000 of each was made - not so junk 90's wax after all! - Nov 27, 2023
94-95 Michael Jordan Gold Signatures
94-95 Collector's Choice is an iconic set and gives us one of the earliest and nicest Jordan rainbows you could own. - Oct 27, 2023
A journey through Panini Jordan cards
From vintage stickers with roots in World Cup soccer to accusations of deliberate inclusion of Jordan cameos - Panini Jordan cards are an interesting journey. - Oct 23, 2023
Complete Michael Jordan Beam Team Checklist
An insert set which endured for more than a decade and has an interesting back story to its inaugural release. - Oct 22, 2023
Complete Michael Jordan Scoring Kings Checklist
One of the most popular insert sets is the Scoring Kings - there's a heap of Jordans you can add to your collection here. - Oct 20, 2023
Michael Jordan Lightning Cards
A look at 10 Michael Jordan cards featuring lightning and electricity inspired design. - Sep 20, 2023
1/1 buy back auto Jordan Team Leader found
Monster 1/1 buy back auto Jordan found by collector who unknowingly had it tucked away for almost 15 years. - Sep 16, 2023
Complete Michael Jordan Star Co Checklist
A look at the licensed and authentic Star Michael Jordan cards - this is the complete checklist so if a card is not on this list, it is not a licensed Star Co card. - Sep 2, 2023
Michael Jordan #45 jersey cards
Any Jordan cards collection can include interesting pieces unlike any other athlete thanks to Jordan's time in baseball and subsequent NBA comeback. - Aug 20, 2023
Michael Jordan #12 jersey cards
Some serious spycraft was used to lead to the fact that there are a number of basketball cards featuring Jordan wearing the number 12 jersey. - Jul 22, 2023
Dave's 75%+ complete Jordan shadow cards collection
David owns an almost complete Jordan shadow cards collection and was kind enough to share it and his collecting journey with us. - May 27, 2023
Game dating the 86 Fleer and Star Co #101 Jordan cards
By looking closely at the photos used on the #57, sticker and #101 can we determine at which game they were taken? Were any or all taken at the same game? - May 20, 2023
How a Major League Baseball strike led to the 94-95 Finest Jordan wearing #23 jersey card
A closer look at the 94-95 Finest Jordan wearing #23 jersey and how an MLB strike contributed to its existence. - Apr 29, 2023
Michael Jordan Nike Cards
"A shoe is just a shoe, until someone steps into it." A look at Michael Jordan Nike cards after he was convinced to step into theirs. - Apr 22, 2023
Can you Catch 23?
This common subset leads us on a look at why it can be fun to take a look at the background of your cards. - Mar 25, 2023
93-94 Beam Team Gold Stamp Advert
A look at an advertisement from 1994 which may be the original source of the 1993-94 Beam Team Members Only Gold Stamp cards. - Feb 23, 2023
Michael Jordan Hologram Card Guide [20 cards]
If you're in the market to buy a Michael Jordan Hologram card or just want to take a look you'll enjoy this list. - Feb 3, 2023
Michael Jordan Baseball Card Guide [23 cards]
A guide and closer look at some of the best Michael Jordan baseball cards ever made. - Jan 16, 2023
The ultimate Michael Jordan rookie card - the buyback auto
A look at the iconic and elusive 06-07 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card autograph - a buyback of the 86-87 Fleer MJ RC. - Dec 18, 2022
90-91 Star Co Equal Glossy
There is a little known Star Co release limited to only 250 sets featuring Michael Jordan as the Bulls began their journey to the first three-peat. - Nov 12, 2022
Michael Jordan shadow cards - a visual guide
Sometimes known as cameo cards, Jordan shadow cards feature a photo where MJ can be seen in the background - fun to collect and mostly readily available to buy online. - May 3, 2021
94-95 Michael Jordan Blow-up Autos Found
Not one but two collectors share their stories of pulling the ultra-rare Collector's Choice 94-95 Michael Jordan Blow-up auto cards. - Sep 13, 2020
1994-95 Collector's Choice Michael Jordan Blow-up Autograph
The 94-95 Collector's Choice Blow-up auto cards are not common and feature large autographs of 5 players of the 90's including Michael Jordan. - Jul 24, 2020
86-87 Fleer basketball - a conversation with BBCE owner Steve Hart
How 86-87 Fleer basketball packs and boxes are authenticated and what collectors should look for. - Jul 20, 2020
Lou Costabile's Top 10 Michael Jordan Cards
Lou Costabile has been a great friend of jordancards.com for years and once owned all but 3 of Jordan's Bulls playing days cards. Here is his top 10 Michael Jordan cards of all time. - Jul 11, 2020
Case of 86-87 Fleer containing up to 40 Jordan rookie cards heading to auction
Up to 40 Michael Jordan rookie cards in one case of 12 boxes of 86-87 Fleer basketball going to auction soon - the only sale of its kind in modern times. - May 24, 2020
Michael Jordan Final Shot Cards
One of the world's most recognisable sports photographs holds a series of eerie references to the Bull's 6th ring. Take a look along with Jordan Final Shot cards. - May 17, 2020
Top Ten Michael Jordan Cards of All Time
The top 10 Michael Jordan cards of all time - a look at Jordan's career highlights through trading cards.