Jordan Cards Blog: MJ rookie cards

Relics of basketball cards history: the original production transparencies used to produce the iconic 1983-86 Star Co sets have surfaced for sale. This includes the seminal Michael Jordan #101.

A second BGS 9.5 Michael Jordan XRC has been graded and is available for sale in open auction.

The first Michael Jordan BGS 9.5 Star XRC card turns up - and it will be up for sale soon.

A roundtable discussion with three knowledgeable Star Co collectors looking at the status of the 1984-85 Star #101 Michael Jordan card: "Is the 84-85 Star #101 card Michael Jordan's true rookie card and why/why not? Why is it that the card is designated an XRC by most collectors?"

Lou Costabile takes a look at why there are so few well graded 1984-85 Michael Jordan Star cards. It might surprise you to know that the highest grade, at time of writing, of the 84-85 101 Michael Jordan Star card is BGS9 - and that there are only 8 graded this high.

There are only three Michael Jordan rookie cards which have ever been awarded the coveted 'Pristine' BGS 10 by Beckett's flagship grading company - one of these three is now for sale on eBay.

Debunking the incorrect information surrounding early Star Co sets in the 1990's and looking at identifying counterfeits.

The Michael Jordan rookie card enjoys its 25th anniversary this year soon this card will be hot property. That makes now the best time to pick up your Michael Jordan rookie card.

A unique opportunity has shown up on eBay - you have the chance to purchase a single owner set of the first four Fleer NBA basketball sets.

The first Michael Jordan official NBA card isn't widely considered his rookie card. Read about what led to this and why the 86-87 Fleer card is widely considered Jordan's RC.

One of the world's most counterfeited cards - the Michael Jordan rookie card. How to ensure you purchase a legitimate card.