🌌 The Hobby Context – Why Star Company Even Happened Alright, picture this: It’s the early 80s. Topps, who had been producing NBA cards for years, taps out after 1981–82. No more Bird, Magic, Dr. J, or rookies in packs. For three long seasons (’82–83, ’83–84, and ’84–85), there’s no licensed NBA trading card product…

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The Ultimate 1980s Michael Jordan Card Guide — From True Rookies to Weird Oddballs Alright hobby fam, let’s talk about His Airness — Michael Jeffrey Jordan — the GOAT, the guy who made basketball cool worldwide, and the man who has somehow convinced generations of collectors to mortgage a kidney for cardboard with his face…

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The $800K scam involving the 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card is one of the most notorious recent scandals in the sports card hobby. Here’s a breakdown of the situation, what happened, and why it shook the collecting world: The Card: 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie The 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card is the…

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Why Do People Collect PSA 10 Michael Jordan Cards? Michael Jordan is arguably the most iconic basketball player of all time, and his trading cards—especially PSA 10 graded ones—are highly sought after. Here’s why collectors chase them: 1. Historical Significance 🏀 Jordan is widely considered the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) in basketball. His six…

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The 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan card is one of the most iconic and sought-after basketball cards in the hobby. Here’s a detailed look at its history: Background and Release Fleer: Fleer was a well-known card manufacturer that had been producing baseball cards but entered the basketball card market in 1986. The 1986-87 Fleer basketball set…

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