This is a 1996-97 Fleer Metal Metal Shredders #241 Michael Jordan card.
The professional PSA / BGS assessment is based on the provided high-resolution photos. This is the Metal Shredders insert from the 1996-97 Fleer Metal set (#241).
Pop Report
Overall Grade 8.5: 1
Overall Grade 9: 1
It features a dramatic full-bleed action shot of Jordan in the red Bulls #23 uniform going for a layup/dunk, with a “shredded/ripped metal” design overlay on the left side containing bio text, a metallic holographic background with embossed cracked/shredded earth/metal texture, “METAL SHREDDERS” title, Fleer Metal star logo, and card number 241 in red.
The back is not shown, but the front is the key focus for these inserts. These cards use thick metallic-foil stock with heavy embossing and holographic effects, delivering exceptional eye appeal but facing major grading hurdles: micro-scratches and dimples in the textured foil (highly visible under light), edge wear on the thick borders, corner softening, and potential chipping/lifting on the holographic elements.
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores
Centering: The centering is perfect compared to other cards and received a 10 subgrade.
Edges: There is slight wear and received a 9 subgrade.
Corners: The corners have slight wear and scored an 8.5.
Surface: Grok and myself both scored it an 8.
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Overall Score: 8.5 NM-MINT+
Grok AI Scores
Centering
Very good. The image, ripped-metal overlay, and text elements align well with minimal bias. The action pose is balanced within the frame.
Score: 9/10
Corners
Mostly sharp overall. Close-ups show very light softening or minor rounding at the tips (especially lower right near the number and upper areas), typical of thick 90s foil stock and handling. No major dings, bends, or crushing.
Score: 8–8.5/10
Edges
The white/silver-trimmed borders exhibit subtle roughness, minor whitening/fraying, and light wear along the perimeter — common on these thick metallic cards. The holographic/embossed areas show typical factory characteristics without major chipping or lifting.
Score: 7.5–8/10
Surface
Outstanding visual pop with vibrant colors, sharp focus on Jordan’s intense expression and form, and strong metallic reflectivity/shifting in the shredded background. The holographic elements catch light dramatically. However, the embossed metallic texture reveals faint micro-scratches, hairlines, specks, and dimples under angled light (clearly visible in your close-up photos) — a hallmark production trait of Fleer Metal inserts that graders penalize under 10× magnification. No heavy creases, fingerprints, or clouding, but the foil surface is the primary limiting factor.
Score: 8/10
Eye Appeal
Very high — the “shredded metal” design and holographic sheen make this one of the more striking 90s MJ inserts.
PSA Grade EstimatePSA 8 NM-MT (most likely) Stronger examples with cleaner surfaces can reach PSA 8.5–9.
PSA 10 is possible but quite rare due to the foil texture and micro-imperfections (low population for Gems in this subset; recent PSA 10s have sold in the $600–$1,000+ range when available).
Many clean Metal Shredders Jordans grade in the 8–9 window.
BGS Subgrades & Overall Estimate
Centering: 9
Corners: 8–8.5
Edges: 7.5–8
Surface: 8
Grok AI Overall Score: 8-8.5 NM-MINT+
Overall BGS: 8–8.5 (NM-MT to NM-MT+)
BGS is stricter on holographic/embossed surfaces, so surface subgrades often cap the overall at 8–9.
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.
