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The 30 Most Valuable Basketball Cards of All Time

We had such a great reaction from our ‘30 Most Valuable Baseball Cards of All Time‘ piece that we figured it was time to do the same for basketball cards.

In putting together this piece we utilized the PSA SMR Price Guide and found the most expensive cards listed in the directory, those valued at $5000 or more.

Note that the highest priced cards are normally the best condition examples- PSA 9’s or PSA 10’s (Mint condition) and thus lower grades of these basketball cards can be found for a lot less than the prices listed here.

We’ve narrowed down this list to cards produced in 1988 or prior. Yes, the lines on what constitutes ‘vintage’ are quite blurred, but that still equates to over 30 years ago.

Hope you enjoy this list! I think it makes a great resource for any basketball card collector.

Step By Step Guide to Spotting a Fake Michael Jordan Rookie Card

The 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card is one of the most iconic basketball cards of all time. Since Jordan’s retirement in 2003, the collector demand for his rookie card has grown even stronger. Today, a PSA 10 Gem-Mint Jordan rookie card can sell for upwards of $30,000. But with the popularity of the card, a thriving counterfeit market has emerged in which the Jordan rookie has become one of the most popular forgeries in the hobby.

In several Facebook collecting groups I belong to, questions about the authenticity of a supposed Jordan rookie seem to be posted on almost a daily basis. Those without a trained eye for a fake Jordan rookie could be duped out of some serious money. The scammers are even resorting to putting the fake Jordan rookies in re-used or fake PSA holders.

Thus, I wanted to make the most comprehensive guide available to help collectors pinpoint those fake Jordan rookies. Hopefully this guide helps you avoid any potential disasters!