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Michael Jordan buyback autograph cards

Being an early 90's card fan I think the idea of buyback autographs is unbeatable - and Jordan has some awesome cards on offer if you can track them down.
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This article has been updated to include buy back autos from the 11-12 UD Fleer Retro set.

As a huge fan of late 1980’s to early 1990’s Michael Jordan cards I think the idea of buyback autograph cards is absolutely fantastic. For those who don’t know - Upper Deck has been purchasing cards from the secondary market (cards from personal collections), sending them to players to be autographed then inserting them (or redemption cards) straight into packs. So anyone could own one of these rare pieces of memorabilia for the price of a pack of cards.

There were almost no authentic autos available in packs during the era I enjoy most - this idea fills this void perfectly. The possibility of pulling an already rare early card that MJ held and signed out of a standard pack of cards is very inviting. Due to their rarity they are also obviously very valuable additions to your collection.

So for your viewing pleasure, here are some of my favourite buyback autos.

86-87 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie Card Buyback Auto
86-87 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie Card Buyback Auto
The most recognisable trading card of all time but held and signed by Michael Jordan himself.
87-88 Fleer Michael Jordan Second Year Card Buyback Auto
87-88 Fleer Michael Jordan Second Year Card Buyback Auto
MJ's second year Fleer card with a 1/1 buyback autograph.
88-89 Fleer Michael Jordan Third Year Card Buyback Auto
88-89 Fleer Michael Jordan Third Year Card Buyback Auto
The third year Michael Jordan card by Fleer reissued by Upper Deck as a 1/1 buyback autograph card.
90-91 Fleer Michael Jordan Sticker Buyback Auto
90-91 Fleer Michael Jordan Sticker Buyback Auto
A very nice early card featuring a buyback Michael Jordan autograph.
92-93 Michael Jordan All-Star Buyback Auto
92-93 Michael Jordan All-Star Buyback Auto
An already classic card with a 1/1 buyback Michael Jordan autograph.
92-93 Michael Jordan Team Leader Buyback Auto
92-93 Michael Jordan Team Leader Buyback Auto
1/1 buyback Michael Jordan Team Leader autograph.
92-93 Michael Jordan Award Winner Buyback Auto
92-93 Michael Jordan Award Winner Buyback Auto
1/1 buyback autograph of the Michael Jordan 1992 Ultra Award Winner insert
93-94 Michael Jordan Scoring Kings Buyback Auto
93-94 Michael Jordan Scoring Kings Buyback Auto
One of the greatest Jordan cards ever made signed in white ink by the Scoring King himself.
93-94 Michael Jordan Famous Nicknames Buyback Auto
93-94 Michael Jordan Famous Nicknames Buyback Auto
An iconic nickname on an iconic card with an iconic signature.
93-94 Michael Jordan Inside Outside Buyback Auto
93-94 Michael Jordan Inside Outside Buyback Auto
Red hot glowing basketball with a red hot 1/1 autograph.
93-94 Michael Jordan Power in the Key Buyback Auto
93-94 Michael Jordan Power in the Key Buyback Auto
A card that is well sought out by Jordan collectors and signed by the man himself.
93-94 Michael Jordan Sharpshooter Buyback Auto
93-94 Michael Jordan Sharpshooter Buyback Auto
1/1 buyback autograph on this 1993 insert from Fleer.
93-94 Michael Jordan Living Legends Buyback Auto
93-94 Michael Jordan Living Legends Buyback Auto
A classic 90's card that really stands out coupled with a 1/1 Michael Jordan autograph.
94-95 E-Motion Michael Jordan Buyback Auto
94-95 E-Motion Michael Jordan Buyback Auto
Skybox E-Motion was a nice set - here's the Jordan card with #45 jersey and sporting a 1/1 buyback autograph. Is this the only auto #45 jersey Jordan card?
95-96 E-XL Michael Jordan Buyback Auto
95-96 E-XL Michael Jordan Buyback Auto
Very nice 1/1 white pen auto on this paper textured Jordan card.
95-96 Michael Jordan Total O Buyback Auto
95-96 Michael Jordan Total O Buyback Auto
1/1 Michael Jordan buyback autograph card.
96-97 Michael Jordan Hot Shots Buyback Auto
96-97 Michael Jordan Hot Shots Buyback Auto
An already stunning card with a 1/1 buyback Michael Jordan autograph.
96-97 SP Michael Jordan Buyback Auto
96-97 SP Michael Jordan Buyback Auto
1/1 buyback autograph of the Michael Jordan SP #16.
96-97 E-X2000 Michael Jordan A Cut Above Buyback Auto
96-97 E-X2000 Michael Jordan A Cut Above Buyback Auto
1/1 Michael Jordan buyback autograph of the already noteworthy A Cut Above insert.
97-98 Flair Showcase Michael Jordan Buyback Auto
97-98 Flair Showcase Michael Jordan Buyback Auto
A nice white pen 1/1 buyback autograph on this already show-piece of a card.
97-98 E-X2001 Michael Jordan Buyback Auto
97-98 E-X2001 Michael Jordan Buyback Auto
1/1 Michael Jordan Buyback autograph on an already real nice acetate Jordan card shown here on white background.
97-98 Michael Jordan Ultrabilities Superstar Buyback Auto
97-98 Michael Jordan Ultrabilities Superstar Buyback Auto
Very nice 1/1 autograph as part of Upper Deck's buyback autographs inserts on this unique die-cut.
98-99 Michael Jordan Intimidation Nation Buyback Auto
98-99 Michael Jordan Intimidation Nation Buyback Auto
Buyback auto of the well sought after Michael Jordan Intimidation Nation insert from Skybox.
98-99 Michael Jordan Linchpins Buyback Auto
98-99 Michael Jordan Linchpins Buyback Auto
Jordan expertly avoided the linchpin die-cuts here which would have likely ruined the autograph on this 1/1 Jordan buyback auto card.
98-99 Michael Jordan Dunk 'N Go-Nuts Buyback Auto
98-99 Michael Jordan Dunk 'N Go-Nuts Buyback Auto
Very nice 1/1 autograph on this acetate insert from Skybox.
03-04 Michael Jordan Die-Cut All-Star Buyback Auto
03-04 Michael Jordan Die-Cut All-Star Buyback Auto
This already rare and sought out card - reviving a design from the 90's - gets a Michael Jordan buyback autograph. Limited to 24.