This is a 1997-98 Topps Finest “Masters” insert (#220, M36), Dennis Rodman, Chicago Bulls. It’s the common bronze version with the original protective coating/peewel layer intact (visible in the design and noted on the back). These cards feature the signature Topps Finest embossed “finest” logo, metallic foil accents, and a textured basketball background.
I’ve reviewed all provided images: full front/back, multiple edge close-ups showing the card stock and coating, corner/foil details, and surface under various angles. This matches standard examples of the set.BGS-Style Subgrade Analysis1997-98 Finest cards use thicker stock with foil and a protective coating, which can lead to issues like edge wear, surface scratches under the coating, or minor corner softening over time. Your copy is in strong condition for the era.
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores
Centering: The centering is good and received an 8.5.
Edges: Excellent edges and scored a 9.
Corners: The bottom left corner had slight wear and scored an 8.
Surface: The surface was good and scored an 8.5.
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Overall Score: 8.5 Near Mint-Mint+
Grok AI Scores
Centering: 9.0
The image and text are well-centered front and back, with even borders. Slight tolerance typical of 90s production, but no major shift.
Corners: 8.5–9.0
Corners are mostly sharp with minimal whitening visible in the close-ups. The top-right and bottom edges show very light handling wear consistent with vintage cards, but nothing severe.
Edges: 8.5
The perimeter is clean overall, but the close-up shots reveal minor factory cut roughness and typical foil edge wear common to this set. The coating helps protect but can highlight any micro-imperfections. No major chipping.
Surface: 9.0
The holographic/foil elements shift nicely with good luster. The protective coating appears intact with no major scratches, fingerprints, or clouding in the provided angles. Minor texture from the design is expected and doesn’t detract.
Grok AI Overall Score: 8.5-9
Overall BGS Grade: 8.5–9.0 NM-MT to Mint (realistic range; strong eye appeal for a 90s Finest Masters). Surface and centering support the higher end, while edges/corners are the limiting factors typical for the set.
PSA EquivalentPSA would likely grade this PSA 8–9 (NM-MT to Mint). PSA 9 examples exist in low population (around a dozen or so publicly noted for this specific card), and PSA 10s are quite rare due to the foil/coating sensitivity. Your copy looks better than many raw examples trading in the $3–$15 range.
Cross-Reference to Other Graded Examples & MarketRaw value: $2–$8 depending on eye appeal and whether the peel/coating is intact.
Graded: PSA 9s have sold in the $20–$40 range recently; BGS 9 examples are scarcer with strong subgrades commanding premiums. PSA 10s (rare) push $50+. Refractor parallels of this card grade higher and sell for significantly more.
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.
