This is a 1992-93 Upper Deck #23 Michael Jordan (base card) from the iconic early Upper Deck basketball set. The front shows a classic mid-air dunk/ layup photo of Jordan in his red Chicago Bulls #23 uniform, with a bright lens flare, arena crowd, and “BULLS” signage in the background. The bottom banner features a red/gold “Michael Jordan” nameplate, the “92 UPPER D-E-C-K 93” logo, and position “G”. The back includes his career stats through the 1991-92 season, bio details (height, weight, birthdate, college), Chicago Bulls logo, and standard Upper Deck copyright/hologram elements. This is the standard base issue, not a high-numbered, insert, or parallel version.
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Overall Visual Assessment (BGS/PSA Style)
I reviewed all six provided images: the full front and back plus close-ups of the bottom-right corner, bottom banner/edges, top-left corner area, and surface details. This is a raw 1992-93 paper stock card (over 30 years old) with a standard glossy finish and white borders. It presents as a strong Near Mint to Mint example with excellent eye appeal for its age. No creases, bends, stains, or heavy wear are visible. The photo is sharp, colors are vibrant, and the card has been stored flat with minimal handling.Subgrades (Beckett BGS Style – out of 10).
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores
Centering: The centering was excellent and scored a 9.5 subgrade.
Edges: The edges were close to perfect and got a 9.
Corners: The corners were near perfect and received a 9.5 subgrade.
Surface: There was a imperfection on the front surface and scored a 9.
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Overall Score: 9.5 Mint+
Grok AI Scores
Centering (Front/Back): 9.5
The front image is well-framed with even borders (typical of Upper Deck quality control). The back stats table and text are cleanly aligned with no noticeable shift.
Corners: 9.0–9.5
Close-ups show sharp, pointed corners with only very minor whitening or softness at the tips (common on early-90s cards). The bottom-right corner looks particularly clean; the others are equally strong with no dings or rounding.
Edges: 9.0
The white borders and cut lines are uniform and clean in the angled shots. Minor factory texture or faint aging discoloration is present along some edges (normal for this era), but no chipping, roughness, or fraying stands out.
Surface: 9.0–9.5
The front photo has excellent clarity and gloss with no visible scratches, scuffs, or fingerprints. The lens flare and arena details pop nicely. The back is matte and free of marks. Under professional lighting, faint micro-wear or print texture (typical of Upper Deck stock) might appear, but nothing detracts in these photos.
Grok AI Overall Grade: 9 Mint
BGS Overall: 9.0 (Mint) — Subgrades would likely average to a solid Mint; a 9.5 is realistic if the surface and corners pass loupe inspection cleanly.
PSA Overall: 9 (Mint) — This example has the technical quality and eye appeal for a strong PSA 9. PSA 10s exist but are scarcer due to the age and paper stock sensitivity.
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.
