This is a high-profile rookie-era insert/parallel from the Stadium Club set, featuring a dynamic action photo, gold foil “Stadium Club” logo, and “Members Choice” banner. The glossy finish and metallic elements were premium for the era but remain sensitive to surface wear, fingerprints, and light scratching. The back confirms LSU college stats.Overall Assessment (BGS-style subgrades):

This raw example is in solid mid-to-high condition for a 1992-93 glossy Stadium Club card. The gold foil is bright, the photo is sharp, and there are no major structural defects. Close-ups show typical minor surface characteristics (light scratches/haze on the glossy stock) but nothing severe. Corners and edges are strong.

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores

Centering: After cross referencing other graded cards this scored a 9.

Edges: The edges were near perfect and received a 9.5.

Corners: There was slight wear on the corners and scored a 9.

Surface: The surface was near perfect and scored a 9.5.

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Overall Score: 9 Mint

Note: I was in between a 9 and 9.5 and went with a 9 due to Grok’s scores.

Grok AI Scores

Centering: 9.0/10

Excellent balance of the action photo, text, and design elements.

Corners: 8.5/10

Sharp overall with very light whitening/fraying visible on close inspection (especially lower corners). No major dings or rounding.

Edges: 8.5/10

Clean white borders with minimal wear. The gold foil elements are intact without lifting.

Surface: 8.0/10

Glossy finish is vibrant. Minor micro-scratches, light haze, and typical handling marks are present under angled light (standard for this set), but the main image and foil remain strong. No heavy scuffs or fingerprints dominate.

Grok AI Overall Grade Prediction: 8.0 – 8.5 (NM-MT)

A respectable grade for this issue. The Members Choice/Stadium Club Shaq rookies are popular but difficult to grade above 8.5–9 due to the glossy stock. This example is above average.PSA Equivalent Grade Prediction: PSA 8 (NM-MT)

PSA is often tougher on surface and foil. Strong chance for an 8; a 9 is possible if the minor surface marks are overlooked. PSA 10 examples are rare and premium.

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.