Grok AI evaluation (raw, from provided high-resolution photos + close-ups of corners/edges/surfaces under angled light):
Card 206 — 2003-04 Upper Deck SPx #9 Michael Jordan (base, holographic/foil finish)
Card 207 — 2003-04 Upper Deck SPx #34 Kobe Bryant (base, holographic/foil finish)
These are modern premium holographic SPx cards (sensitive to edge/corner whitening and surface scratches/print defects on the foil areas). Grading follows current PSA and BGS standards:
Centering measured L/R and T/B using design anchors (borders, logos, name plates, player images).
Corners for sharpness, whitening, dings, or rounding.
Edges for nicks, chipping, whitening, or roughness.
Surface for scratches, print lines, indents, haze, or foil imperfections (magnified view under multiple angles).
No prior conversation history on these exact copies was available for direct comparison. eBay sold/comparable graded examples (recent PSA/BGS sales of the exact #9 Jordan and #34 Kobe) and population data were cross-referenced:
Jordan #9: PSA pop ~1,070–1,081 total (PSA 10 ~295; PSA 9 ~579–586). Recent PSA 10 sales $338–$650+; PSA 9 ~$50–$130; BGS 9.5 examples in the $150–$400 range depending on subgrades.
Kobe #34: PSA pop ~485 total (PSA 10 ~78–85; PSA 9 ~227–264). Recent PSA 10 sales $75–$290; PSA 9 ~$40–$70; BGS 8.5–9.5 examples commonly $40–$100.
These cards grade consistently in the high 8 to mid-9 range when minor edge/corner whitening appears (very common on this set’s foil stock); true PSA 10 / BGS 9.5+ require near-perfect edges with zero visible whitening under 10x magnification and 55/45 or better centering.
Card 206 — Michael Jordan #9
Visual assessment from photos:
Front: Strong eye appeal. Holographic foil clean under angled light; player image sharp; no major print defects or surface scratches visible.
Back: Clean gray stock, stats area sharp, no stains or marks.
Centering: Approx. 55/45 L/R and 50/50–55/45 T/B (borders balanced relative to the vertical name and die-cut elements; well within gem standards).
Corners: Three corners appear sharp/pointed with minimal to no whitening. Bottom-right shows a trace of microscopic white (common factory or light handling).
Edges: Minor whitening/nicks visible on left and bottom edges in the close-up (white fibers/spots under light). Top edge cleaner.
Surface: Excellent overall; foil reflects cleanly with no deep scratches, haze, or indents in the provided angles.
BGS Subgrades (estimated):
Centering: 9.5
Corners: 9
Edges: 8.5
Surface: 9.5
Grok Overall Grade: 9
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Overall Score: 9.5
PSA equivalent: 9 (Mint)
(Strong candidate for PSA 9; edges prevent a clean 10. Matches the majority of sold PSA 9 examples on eBay that show similar minor edge whitening.)
Card 207 — Kobe Bryant #34
Visual assessment from photos:
Front: Excellent eye appeal. Purple/holographic foil vibrant and clean; action pose sharp; no obvious surface issues.
Back: Clean, with sharp text and Lakers logo; no defects.
Centering: Approx. 50/50–55/45 L/R and T/B (very balanced relative to the vertical name plate and borders).
Corners: Mostly sharp. Bottom-left (shoe area close-up) shows a slight soft point / trace whitening; other three appear gem.
Edges: Cleaner than the Jordan overall, but the edge close-up reveals minor white on the bottom/left transition and a small nick on one long edge.
Surface: Outstanding; foil areas free of scratches or print lines in the photos.
BGS Subgrades (estimated):
Centering: 9.5
Corners: 9
Edges: 9
Surface: 9.5
Grok Overall Grade: 9
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Overall Score: 10
PSA equivalent: 9 (Mint)
(Very strong PSA 9; closer to the higher end of the 9 population than the Jordan due to slightly better edges. Aligns with recent eBay PSA 9 sales that display comparable minor corner/edge touches.)
Summary & Recommendation
Both cards are high-end raw examples with strong eye appeal and would almost certainly receive PSA 9 / BGS 9 if submitted today. The limiting factors are the same ones seen across the majority of graded population for this set: light edge whitening and occasional corner touches on the foil stock (visible in the provided close-ups). Neither shows the deep scratches, major centering issues, or heavy wear that drop cards to 8 or lower.
True gem (PSA 10 / BGS 9.5+) examples of these exact cards remain relatively scarce relative to total pop and command significant premiums on eBay, consistent with the cleanest copies having zero edge white under magnification.
These scores are based solely on the supplied photos/close-ups (and standard cross-referencing of sold graded comps). Professional in-hand grading under controlled 10x magnification and standardized lighting could adjust ±0.5 on any subgrade if additional micro-defects (or cleaner surfaces) appear that photos do not fully capture.
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.
