Card: 1997-98 Upper Deck Choice StarQuest Michael Jordan #SQ30Professional PSA / BGS review based on the full-front, full-back, and high-magnification corner/edge photos provided. Lighting and focus are excellent for grading.

Grok AI overall grade: 9.5

Centering: 9.5 — Left/right approximately 50/50–55/45; top/bottom approximately 55/45. The photo window sits evenly inside the distinctive blue StarQuest frame with no noticeable shift or tilt.

Corners: 9.5 — All four corners are sharp and pointed. Extreme close-ups show only the normal white card-stock edge when viewed at an angle; there is no face whitening, soft tips, or color loss on any corner.

Edges: 9.5 — Clean, straight cuts with no chipping, nicks, or fraying along the blue borders or the bottom black/oval logo area.

Surface: 9.5 — Full original gloss retained across the photo and blue foil/texture areas. No scratches, print lines, roller marks, or surface imperfections visible under magnification. Gold hologram on the back is intact and clean. Back is problem-free (no stains, writing, or wear).

Summary notesThis is a very strong example of the StarQuest insert. The only reason it does not reach a perfect 10 is the extremely minor tolerance that most graders apply to centering and the inherent difficulty of achieving absolute perfection on the textured blue borders. Under both PSA and BGS standards the card sits solidly in the Gem Mint 9.5 range and would be a desirable slab. No defects are present that would drop it to a 9.

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.