The 1990 Fleer Michael Jordan card has an iconic dunk photo that stands the test of time. 36 years later, people in the hobby continue to grade this card in droves.

This card is the most graded card by the most graded athlete in history.

Grading Company Approximate Graded Population

PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) ~61,000+

SGC (Sportscard Guaranty) ~8,000+

BGS (Beckett Grading Services) ~6,000+

Total Estimated ~80,579

Quick Tip for Selling

​If you’re looking at your own collection, the 1990 Fleer #26 is only worth a significant premium in a PSA 10 (typically around $180). In lower grades like a PSA 8, it often sells for as little as $10–$15, which sometimes doesn’t even cover the cost of the grading fee itself.

I have graded several of these copies with Beckett and got back a few 9.5s that sold for around 150.

In this post, I do my best to self grade the iconic card that resulted in my personal score of 9.5.

Matthew’s Scores

Centering: I measured the card and saw a close to perfect 3mm distance around the front and back of the card giving it a 10.

Edges: The front left and right edges received a 9 and the top and bottom got a 9.5. The overall grade for edges was 9.5.

Corners: This was my first time self-grading white corners and arrived at a 9.5 for corners.

Surface: I did not spot any surface issues and gave a 10 for this subgrade.

Overall Self-Grade Score: 9.5 Mint+

AI Grok Scores

Based on the provided photos of your 1990 Fleer Michael Jordan #26 card, I’ll simulate an AI-assisted grading process similar to what companies like AGS or TAG might use—analyzing key factors such as centering, corners, edges, and surface via computer vision evaluation of the images. This is an estimate only; professional grading requires in-person inspection under magnification and lighting to detect micro-defects not visible in photos. I’ll align it with PSA standards for reference, as they’re the industry benchmark.

Overall Estimated Grade: PSA 9 (Mint)

This card appears in superb condition with no major flaws, but slight centering asymmetry prevents a perfect 10. In a PSA-equivalent slab, it could fetch $30–$50 raw or $100+ graded, based on recent sales data for similar examples. Here’s the breakdown:

  • Centering (9.0): Front is approximately 60/40 left-to-right (left border slightly wider) and 50/50 top-to-bottom. Back is near-perfect at 50/50. This meets PSA 9 thresholds (front ~60/40 or better) but falls short of GEM-MT 10’s stricter 55/45 max tolerance.
  • Corners (9.5): All four corners are sharp and show no fraying, rounding, or dings in the close-ups. Minimal wear, retaining near-original crispness—consistent with high-end mint condition.
  • Edges (9.5): Smooth and clean with no chipping, notching, or roughness visible along any side. Original factory cut appears intact.
  • Surface (9.0): Front gloss is strong with no scratches, stains, print defects, or dimples detectable in the photos. Back is equally clean, free of wax stains or discoloration. Slight photo blurriness limits certainty on microscopic issues, but no obvious flaws.

If you submit to an AI-focused grader like AGS, they might provide a more granular digital report with laser scans for reproducibility. For comparison, PSA-graded 9s of this card are common (it’s one of the most submitted Jordan cards ever, with over 80,000 total grades across all levels), while 10s are rarer and command premiums. Consider getting it authenticated if selling, as fakes exist in this set. 

Please Note: This card is housed in a custom display slab for superior protection and presentation. While the label may include descriptive details, this is not a grade from a third-party professional service (such as PSA, BGS, or SGC). The card is being sold as Raw/Ungraded. Please review the high-resolution photos provided to make your own assessment of the card’s condition before bidding or purchasing.