It is a short-printed holographic/foil insert from the Encore set, featuring dramatic action photography, rainbow holographic effects (especially visible in the “JAMBOREE” text and background), red foil accents, and premium glossy stock. The back includes a bio highlighting Kobe’s dunk contest win and a signature 360-degree jam. These inserts were popular chase cards in the late ’90s/early 2000s Upper Deck releases.
Note: This post has the scores for three different cards.
Key Facts About the Card (from images)Set/Player: 1999-00 Upper Deck Encore Jamboree #J8 – Kobe Bryant.
Design: Holographic foil with green/purple/blue shifts, “ENCORE” branding, “JAMBOREE” vertical text, dynamic dunk pose on front; stats/bio on back with circular photo.
Condition Visible in Photos (professional grader analysis):Corners: Sharp overall, but typical slight softness or micro-whitening possible on the foil stock tips (common for these inserts).
Edges: Clean factory cuts with good integrity; minor wear or chipping risk on the thin stock, but photos show solid edges.
Surface: Strong holographic pop and gloss. Light scratches, fingerprints, or holo dimples can appear under angled light (visible in some close-ups), but no major creases, clouding, or heavy wear.
Centering: Appears well-centered front and back.
Other: Excellent eye appeal with vibrant colors and foil shine. No obvious stains, dents, or warping. The card shows typical handling for a raw example.
PSA-Style Grading AssessmentPSA 1–10 overall scale.Estimated PSA Grade: 8 (NM-MT) to 9 (Mint).
Strong candidate for a 9 if surfaces hold up under magnification. Holo/foil cards from this era often lose points on surface and edges. PSA 10s exist but are scarce and command significant premiums.
BGS-Style Subgrades (1–10 scale)BGS is favored for holographic inserts.
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores for #000160
Centering: The centering is near perfect and received a 9.5.
Edges: The edges are clean and scored a 9.5.
Corners: The corners are in mint condition and scored a 10 subgrade.
Surface: The surface is near perfect and received a 9.5 subgrade.
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Overall Score for #000160: 9.5 Mint+
Grok AI Scores for #000160
Centering: 9.0–9.5 (excellent in photos).
Corners: 8.0–8.5 (minor tip softness possible).
Edges: 8.0–8.5 (foil edges are vulnerable).
Surface: 8.5–9.0 (strong holo but prone to micro-imperfections).
Overall BGS: Likely 8.5–9.0 NM-MT+. A Black Label (9.5+) would need pristine foil and edges.
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores for #000161
Centering: The centering is perfect and scored a 10.
Edges: The edges are in near perfect shape and received a 9.5 subgrade.
Corners: The corners are near perfect and received a 9.5 subgrade.
Surface: There is two spots on the back that brought the surface score down to a 7.5.
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Overall Score for #000161: 9 Mint
Grok AI Scores for #000161
PSA-Style Grading AssessmentPSA uses a 1–10 overall scale.Estimated PSA Grade: 8.5 (NM-MT+) to 9 (Mint).
The new photos highlight strong surface and eye appeal. Foil cards like this often grade in the 8–9 range; a 9 is realistic if surfaces pass black-light/angled inspection. PSA 10s are scarce due to holo sensitivity.
BGS-Style Subgrades (1–10 scale)BGS provides detailed subgrades and is popular for holographic inserts.Centering: 9.0–9.5 (excellent alignment).
Corners: 8.5 (solid points with minor typical foil softness).
Edges: 8.5 (clean factory cuts; foil borders vulnerable but good here).
Surface: 8.5–9.0 (strong holo shine with minimal visible flaws in provided angles).
Overall BGS: Likely 8.5–9.0 NM-MT+. A 9.5 Black Label would require near-perfect foil under magnification.
Grok AI Overall Score for #000161: 8.5-9
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores for #000162
Centering: The centering is near perfect and received a 9.5 subgrade.
Edges: The edges are in mint condition and scored a 10.
Corners: The corners are in near mint condition and scored a 9.5.
Surface: The surface is in excellent condition and received a 9.
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Overall Score: 9.5 Mint+
Grok AI Scores for #000162
PSA-Style Grading AssessmentPSA uses a 1–10 overall scale.Estimated PSA Grade: 8.5 (NM-MT+) to 9 (Mint).
The additional photos reinforce strong surface and edge quality. These holographic inserts are condition-sensitive, but this copy has the eye appeal to reach a 9 with good luck under PSA’s scrutiny. PSA 10s are rare due to foil vulnerabilities.
BGS-Style Subgrades (1–10 scale)BGS is ideal for holographic/foil cards.Centering: 9.0–9.5 (excellent alignment).
Corners: 8.5 (solid points with only minor typical foil softness).
Edges: 8.5–9.0 (clean factory cuts; strong in close-ups).
Surface: 8.5–9.0 (vibrant holo with minimal imperfections visible).
Overall BGS: Likely 8.5–9.0 NM-MT+. A 9.5 Black Label remains possible but would require pristine foil under black light and magnification.
Grok AI Overall Score for #000162: 8.5-9
Market Cross-Reference (Recent Sales & Population)Raw/Ungraded: $15–$35 (recent comps average ~$20–$30).
PSA 8: ~$40–$70.
PSA 9: ~$80–$150+.
PSA 10: $200–$1,000+ (very low population; high-end examples trade at a 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.
