This is the 1992-93 Upper Deck Award Winners Holograms #AW9 Michael Jordan (MVP insert, often called the “MVP Hologram” or “Award Winner Hologram”). It’s a popular early-90s insert featuring a holographic foil finish with a rainbow sheen, action pose of Jordan dunking, Chicago Bulls branding, and “MVP” designation. These cards are known for their flashy, reflective surfaces but can be prone to issues like surface wear, foil imperfections, edge whitening, corner softness, and print/centering variances due to the era’s production and the hologram layer.As a professional grader (simulating PSA/BGS standards), I evaluate based on the classic 4-point scale: centering, corners, edges, and surface. The overall grade is a holistic assessment, with subgrades (especially at BGS) heavily influencing the final number. Vintage hologram/foil cards like this are stricter on surface flaws (scratches, dimples in foil, haze, or print defects) and edge/corner issues.

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores

Centering: The centering was cross referenced and received a 9.5.

Edges: Minor wear resulted in a 9 subgrade.

Corners: The corners were near perfect and received a 9.5 subgrade.

Surface: There was imperfections on the surface and this resulted with a 8.5.

Crescent Vale Overall Self-Graded Score: 9 Mint

Grok AI Scores

Centering: Appears solid. Borders look fairly even front and back (likely 50/50 to 55/45 L/R and T/B). No major off-centering visible in the shots. This supports a high subgrade (9–9.5 range).

Corners: All four corners appear sharp with minimal to no visible whitening or dings in the close-ups and angled shots. No obvious rounding or chipping. Strong here (likely 9–9.5).

Edges: The perimeter shows clean lines overall, but there is some minor chipping or whitening visible on portions of the edges (particularly noticeable in close-ups of the metallic/foil borders). The hologram layer can accentuate tiny imperfections. Not severe, but enough to deduct slightly (likely 8–8.5).

Surface: The hologram foil has a nice rainbow sheen with no major scratches, creases, or heavy print defects visible. However, there are subtle signs of handling wear: light haze/fogging in spots on the foil (common on these due to age/storage), minor dimpling or micro-scratches in the reflective areas (especially evident in angled lighting shots), and some faint surface imperfections. The back looks clean with good print quality. Foil cards are penalized for any surface disturbance (likely 8–8.5).

Grok AI Overall Grade Assessment: 8 (NM-MT)

This card presents very well from a distance and in the holder shots—strong eye appeal, sharp corners/centering, and vibrant hologram. The deductions come primarily from subtle surface/edge issues typical for this insert (micro-whitening, light foil wear). PSA 9s on this card are tougher due to strict surface requirements on holograms; raw examples often grade 7–8.5. Comps show PSA 9s around $100+, with PSA 10s rare and much higher.

BGS Equivalent: BGS 8.5 (with subgrades likely 9/8.5/8.5/8.5 or similar)

BGS is often stricter on foil surface (any dimples/haze) and edges. The minor edge whitening and surface texture would pull subgrades down slightly, landing in the 8.5 range. Recent BGS 9 examples trade higher than PSA equivalents due to subgrade visibility.

Additional Notes: Condition appears Near Mint to Near Mint-Mint overall—excellent for a 30+ year-old insert, especially with no major creases, stains, or print blobs.

These cards are sensitive to light/handling; the foil can develop haze over time.

Market value (based on recent data): Raw/NM copies sell ~$10–$20; graded 8s/8.5s in the $50–$100 range; higher grades (9+) command premiums.

If submitting, protect it well (toploader/sleeve) to avoid further wear.

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.