1995-96 Upper Deck #23 Michael Jordan “Electric Court” Hologram (Chicago Bulls).
This is the standard (non-Gold) version of the popular Electric Court insert set featuring a full-bleed action photo with a metallic/holographic finish, gold foil “Electric Court” logo with stick-figure design in the lower right, and embossed gold nameplate at the bottom. The back includes career stats through the 1994-95 season and standard Upper Deck licensing info. These cards were short-printed inserts known for their eye-catching holographic effects but are prone to surface wear due to the foil technology of the era.
Overall Assessment (BGS-style subgrades):
This raw example is in very strong condition for a mid-1990s holographic insert. The images show bright, undistorted holographics with good color pop in the dunking photo. However, holographic/foil cards from this period are notoriously difficult to grade at the absolute top end due to sensitivity to micro-scratches, light haze, edge chipping on the thin card stock, and corner wear. The provided close-ups reveal minor but typical handling characteristics.
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores
Centering: The centering is excellent and scored a 9.5.
Edges: The edges are solid and scored an 8.5.
Corners: The corners scored a 8.5 subgrade.
Surface: The surface had a flaw on the back and scored a 7.
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Overall Score: 8.5 NM-MT+
Grok AI Scores
Centering: 9.0/10
The player image is well-centered within the full-bleed design. Text elements (nameplate, Electric Court logo, UD stamp) show excellent alignment with minimal shift. Slight natural variance common in these inserts keeps it from a perfect 9.5–10.
Corners: 8.5/10
Corners are mostly sharp, but close inspection of the bottom-right and top edges shows very light whitening or micro-fraying typical of the thin card stock and foil borders. No major dings or bends, but not factory-fresh razor-sharp.
Edges: 8.5/10
Perimeter edges are generally clean with no major chipping or dents. The holographic foil along the borders shows minor wear and slight lifting/discoloration visible in angled lighting (especially lower edge near the nameplate). The four corners of the card stock exhibit light handling consistent with removal from a pack or minor storage.
Surface: 7.5/10
The holographic finish is vibrant and active with strong light reflection. The main photo (Jordan dunking) is crisp. However, under close-up angled views, there are faint micro-scratches and minor haze/fingerprint residue common to Electric Court foils.
Grok AI Overall Score: 8.5 (NM-MT+)
A solid mid-to-high grade for this insert. With minor surface and edge deductions typical of the set, this card would likely land in the 8.5–9 range. Exceptional examples can reach BGS 9.5, but they are rare due to the foil vulnerabilities.
PSA Equivalent Grade Prediction: PSA 8 (NM-MT) to PSA 9 (Mint)
PSA tends to be stricter on holographic surfaces and edge quality. This card has no disqualifying flaws (no creases, major damage, or heavy wear) but shows enough minor surface/edge characteristics to likely cap at a strong PSA 8 or low-end PSA 9. High-grade PSA 9s and 10s exist but command significant premiums and are tougher to achieve.
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.
