This is the Team MVP Holograms insert card #4 from the 1992-93 Upper Deck set (often labeled as 1992-93 or spanning into 1993 production/release). It’s a short-printed hologram insert series highlighting team MVPs, featuring a vibrant action photo of Jordan in his classic Bulls uniform, holographic foil background with diamond/checker pattern, red/black color accents, vertical “UPPER DECK” text on the left, “K™” foil stamp (Upper Deck’s Kenner tie-in branding), and “TEAM MVP™” banner at the bottom. The back has detailed text on Jordan’s achievements, including his three-time regular-season MVP status, scoring records, defensive accolades, and the Bulls’ back-to-back championships. These hologram cards are known for their flashy reflective surfaces but prone to age-related issues like foil dimpling, surface haze, micro-scratches, edge whitening, and corner softness due to the thick foil layer and early-’90s production tolerances.The provided high-resolution images (full front/back, macro close-ups of corners, edges, foil surface, hologram sheen, and nameplate area) allow for detailed evaluation.BGS Subgrade Breakdown (Beckett Grading Services)Hologram/foil inserts from this era are challenging — BGS is strict on surface (dimples, haze, scratches in foil), edges (whitening on borders), and corners (pressure marks from die-cutting/handling).
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores
Centering: The centering was great and received a 9.5 subgrade.
Edges: There is imperfections and got an 8.
Corners: There is wear on the corners and resulted with an 8.
Surface: There is wear on the surface of the hologram and received a 7 5.
Overall Self-Graded Score: 8 Near Mint to Mint
Grok AI Scores
Centering: 9.0
Excellent for the set — photo is well-framed within the holographic window, text blocks balanced, no major tilt or shift visible.
Corners: 8.5–9.0
Corners appear sharp in close-ups with minimal to no whitening or dings. Slight factory roughness or minor pressure on the pointed diamond edges (common on these), but overall strong.
Edges: 8.5
Borders show clean cuts with light whitening/micro-chipping along the red perimeter and foil edges (visible in angled shots). No heavy notching, but typical minor wear for foil cards of this age.
Surface: 8.5
Hologram displays vibrant rainbow diffraction and good pop, but there are subtle signs of age/handling: light haze/fogging in foil areas, minor dimpling or micro-scratches (especially in the background and around the photo edges — angled lighting reveals this). Photo is crisp with no major print defects, but foil imperfections limit it.
Grok AI Overall Score: 8.5 NM-MINT+
Estimated BGS Overall Grade: 8.5 Excellent-Mint
Subgrades likely average 8.5–9.0. This is a solid mid-to-high grade example; true 9+ copies are tougher due to foil sensitivity.
PSA Overall Grade Estimate (Professional Sports Authenticator)
PSA grades these holistically, focusing on eye appeal, with strict magnification checks for foil surface flaws and edge integrity.E
stimated PSA Grade: 8 NM-MT (strong chance for PSA 9 if surface holds up under loupe)
The card has excellent overall eye appeal (sharp photo, vibrant hologram, clean design), but deductions come from subtle surface haze/micro-scratches on the foil and minor edge whitening — common for these hologram inserts.
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.
