1998-99 Upper Deck MJ Living Legend Game Action Red #G25 Michael Jordan (1988/2300)
Professional PSA / BGS Assessment (based on the provided high-resolution photos)This is the Red parallel (limited to 2300 copies) from the 1998-99 Upper Deck “MJ Living Legend” Game Action insert series (#G25). It features a dynamic action shot of Jordan in the red Bulls #23 uniform driving for a layup/dunk against New York Knicks defenders, with a bold red-and-black vertical “MICHAEL JORDAN GAME ACTION” banner, serial numbering “1988/2300” on a holographic strip, and a small Upper Deck hologram at the bottom right. The back includes a write-up on the 1995-97 Bulls championship runs and another action photo. These cards use semi-gloss stock with holographic elements and red ribbed borders, which provide strong visual pop but are susceptible to edge wear on the ribbed borders, corner softening, surface scratches on the holographic strip, and minor flaws. 

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores

Centering: The centering is near perfect and scored a 9.5.
Edges: I scored the edges with a 9 but Grok scored them with a 7.5 to 8. I adjusted my score to an 8.5.
Corners: The corners has some wear and I adjusted my 8.5 score to an 8.
Surface: The surface scored an 8.5.

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Overall Score: 8.5 NM-MINT+

Grok AI Scores

Centering (Front & Back)

Excellent. The main image, vertical text banner, holographic serial number, and back text/stats are all well-centered with even borders and no noticeable bias.
Score: 9.5/10
Corners

All four corners are mostly sharp with good pointiness in the overall shots. Close-ups show very minor softening or slight rounding at the tips (typical for 90s inserts), particularly near the bottom right hologram and top left banner area. No major dings, bends, or crushing.

Score: 8–8.5/10
Edges

The red ribbed borders are the most vulnerable area. Close-ups reveal subtle roughness, minor whitening/fraying, and light wear along the perimeter (especially on the right red border and bottom edge near the hologram). The holographic serial number strip shows some typical factory-edge characteristics but remains intact without major chipping or lifting. No significant dents.

Score: 7.5–8/10
Surface

Strong eye appeal with vibrant colors, sharp focus on Jordan’s intense expression and pose, and decent reflectivity on the holographic elements. The holographic serial strip and Upper Deck logo are clean and shift nicely. Angled-light macro shots may show faint micro-scratches, specks, or light wear on the gloss/hologram areas — common on these late-90s Upper Deck inserts due to the foil application. No heavy scratches, fingerprints, creases, or clouding are obvious. The back is clean with sharp text and no staining.

Score: 8–8.5/10
Eye Appeal

High for the issue. The red parallel stands out with the bold banner and limited serial numbering, making it a desirable MJ insert from the “Living Legend” series.

PSA Grade EstimatePSA 8 NM-MT (most likely)

  • Could push to PSA 8.5–9 if the grader overlooks minor edge/ribbon wear.
  • PSA 10 is extremely rare for these holographic/numbered inserts (low overall population for high grades in the Game Action series).
    Recent comps show PSA 8 examples trading in the mid-range, with a handful of PSA 9s commanding premiums.

Grok AI Overall Score: 8-8.5 NM-MINT+

BGS Subgrades & Overall Estimate

  • Centering: 9.5
  • Corners: 8–8.5
  • Edges: 7.5–8
  • Surface: 8–8.5

Overall BGS: 8–8.5 (NM-MT to NM-MT+)
BGS tends to deduct more strictly on the ribbed borders and holographic surfaces. A true BGS 9 would require near-perfect subgrades across the board.

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.