The standard base version (opaque card stock with full-color action photo, red border, black left panel, and Upper Deck hologram on the reverse). This is not the rare “Sample” acetate/parallel variant. The card commemorates a specific 1997 NBA Finals game date and is part of the “The Big Picture” subset in the UD3 release.

Grok AI evaluated the raw card strictly from the six high-resolution images provided (front, back, and four macro close-ups of corners, edges, surface, and logo areas). Evaluation follows official PSA and BGS standards: centering (front/back), corner sharpness/whitening, edge chipping/notching, and surface (print quality, scratches, gloss wear, wax residue, or factory defects common to 1997 Upper Deck stock).

BGS Sub-Grades (Beckett Grading Services)BGS uses four 10-point sub-grades; the overall grade is the lowest sub-grade rounded appropriately (with half-point increments allowed).

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores

Centering: The centering looks good and scored an 8.5.

Edges: The edges were in good condition and scored a 9.

Corners: The corners did have wear and received a 7.5.

Surface: The surface was in good condition and scored a 9.

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Overall Score: 8.5 Near Mint-Mint+

Grok AI Scores

Centering: 9.5

The image is perfectly framed within the rounded red border on the front. Left black panel text and bottom “MICHAEL JORDAN” nameplate are evenly aligned. Reverse centering is also excellent—no shift visible.

Corners: 9.5

All four corners (especially the bottom-right and top-left macros) are razor-sharp with no whitening, dings, or factory rounding. The red border meets the white card stock cleanly with zero chipping or soft spots.

Edges: 9.0

Top, bottom, and side edges are clean and free of major chipping or roughness in the provided macros. Minor factory edge texture (typical for 1997 UD cardboard stock) prevents a perfect 9.5–10. No notches or dents.

Surface: 9.5

Front and back surfaces are glossy with no scratches, scuffs, print lines, snow, or haze. The hologram on the reverse is intact and undistorted. No fingerprints or residue visible in any macro shot.

Grok AI Overall Score: 9-9.5 Mint+

BGS Overall Grade Prediction: 9.5 (Gem Mint)

This card is a strong candidate for a BGS 9.5 slab. A 10.0 is possible but rare on these UD3 cards due to typical minor factory edge characteristics in the set.PSA Grade Prediction (Professional Sports Authenticator)PSA uses a single 1–10 scale (no official sub-grades).

PSA Overall Grade Prediction: 9 (Mint) to 9.5 (Gem Mint) PSA 10 is extremely tough on 1997 UD3 because of minor centering/edge tolerances and surface sensitivity.

This example shows none of the common defects (corner wear, edge chipping, or surface scratches) that drop most examples to PSA 8 or lower.

Cross-Reference to Other Graded Examples (Market Comps as of April 2026)

Recent sales and population data for the exact same #45 base card (standard non-Sample version):Raw (ungraded): ~$11–$20

PSA 7: ~$21–$25

PSA 8: ~$24–$30

PSA 9: ~$78–$85 (strong premium over 8s)

PSA 9.5 / 10: $119–$310+ (very low population; high-grade examples are scarce)

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.