Chicago Bulls — “1986-87 3,000-Point Season” insert from the bilingual International edition; features the iconic airborne dunk photo with gold foil borders, “Basketball Heroes” signature-style logo, and Upper Deck Collector’s Choice hologram on the back.
Professional Grading Assessment (BGS-style subgrades + PSA equivalent)
Pop Report
Overall Grade 9.5 #000090: 1
Overall Grade 8.5 #000091: 1
Grok AI evaluated the card directly from the high-resolution images: full front/back views plus targeted close-ups of the gold foil corners/edges, signature logo area, action photo surface, lower nameplate, back text/hologram, and perimeter.
BGS Subgrades (1–10 scale, 0.5 increments)
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores for #000091
Centering: The centering was excellent and received a 9.
Edges: The back top edge had wear and got an 7.5.
Corners: Slight wear in the corners scored an 8.5.
Surface: The surface scored a 9.
Crescent Vale Overall Self-Graded Score for 000091: 8.5 Near Mint-Mint+
Grok AI Scores for #000091
Centering: 9.0
The photo is well-centered within the blue/red background and gold framing. Minor variance (≈55/45 left/right) is visible in the vertical “1986-87 3,000-POINT SEASON” strip, which is typical for this insert series, but nothing that detracts significantly.
Corners: 9.0
All four corners are sharp with no whitening, rounding, or dings. The close-ups of the top-right and bottom-left gold foil corners confirm clean points and no chipping — excellent for a 1994 foil-accented card.
Edges: 8.5
Gold foil borders and white perimeter are clean with strong reflectivity. Minor factory cut texture is present (standard for Upper Deck stock of this era), but no dents, peeling, or noticeable whitening appears in the angled shots.
Surface: 8.5
The front photo has vibrant color, excellent gloss, and no creases, scratches, or fingerprints. The gold “Basketball Heroes” signature logo and foil elements show the expected light holographic texture under direct light, but nothing beyond normal factory variance for these inserts. The back is smooth with crisp text and an intact hologram.
Grok AI Overall Score for #000091: 9 Mint
BGS Overall Grade: 9.0 (Mint)
Eye appeal is outstanding — the dramatic mid-air dunk shot, gold accents, and bilingual back text give it strong visual pop. A 9.5 is possible with a stricter loupe check on the foil, but 9.0 is the realistic and conservative call based on the photos.PSA Equivalent: PSA 9 Mint
(PSA is generally forgiving on minor foil texture from this set; this card aligns with solid Mint criteria and would likely avoid any qualifiers.)
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores for #000090
Centering: The centering was excellent and received a 9.5 subgrade.
Edges: The edges were above par and got a 9.5.
Corners: The corners had slight wear and scored a 9.
Surface: The surface was in excellent shape and received a 9.5
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Overall Score for #000090: 9.5 Mint+
Grok AI Scores for #000090
1994-95 Upper Deck Collector’s Choice Basketball Heroes #216 Michael Jordan
(Chicago Bulls — “1986-87 3,000-Point Season” insert; same card as the previous International bilingual version, but this is the standard English-only U.S. domestic release)Professional Grading Assessment (BGS-style subgrades + PSA equivalent)I evaluated this card from the new set of high-resolution images (full front/back plus close-ups of the gold foil corners/edges, Collector’s Choice logo, lower nameplate, action photo surface, and back text/hologram). This example appears to be the cleaner, standard U.S. version compared to the prior bilingual one.BGS Subgrades (1–10 scale, 0.5 increments)
Grok AI Scores for #000090
Centering: 9.5
Outstanding centering. The dunk photo is nearly perfectly balanced within the blue/red background and gold borders. The vertical “1986-87 3,000-POINT SEASON” strip and nameplate align cleanly with minimal shift — better than the previous copy.
Corners: 9.5
All four corners are razor-sharp with no whitening, rounding, or micro-dings. Close-ups of the top-right and bottom-left gold foil areas confirm pristine points and no chipping. This is elite corner quality for a mid-90s foil insert.
Edges: 9.0
Gold foil borders show excellent reflectivity and integrity. Minor factory cut texture is present (normal for Upper Deck stock), but no dents, peeling, or whitening is visible in the angled shots. The perimeter is very clean.
Surface: 9.0
The front photo has vibrant colors, strong gloss, and no visible scratches, creases, or fingerprints. The gold “Basketball Heroes” signature logo and foil accents exhibit only the expected light holographic texture under direct light. The back is smooth with crisp text and an intact hologram. Surface quality is excellent — no haze or micro-scuffs stand out.
Grok AI Overall Score for #000090
BGS Overall Grade: 9.5 (Gem Mint)
Eye appeal is exceptional. The dramatic airborne dunk, sharp gold foil, and clean overall presentation make this a high-end example. This copy is noticeably superior to the previous bilingual version you shared.PSA Equivalent: PSA 9 Mint (strong candidate for PSA 10)
(With these subgrades, the card has a realistic shot at a PSA 10 if the surface passes final inspection — the centering and corners are that strong. PSA 9 is the conservative floor.)
Grok AI Overall Score for #000090: 9.5 Mint+
Cross-Reference to Other Graded Examples (as of April 2026)
Population & Market: These Basketball Heroes inserts have relatively low graded populations compared to base Upper Deck cards. Recent sales data for #216 (and similar Jordan Heroes from the International set) show ungraded/raw copies trading around $6–$8. Graded examples are scarce in public auctions; PSA 9s from the broader Jordan Heroes series have realized $30–$90+ depending on eye appeal, with PSA 8s in the $15–$25 range. Higher grades (PSA/BGS 9.5–10) are rare and command premiums when they appear.
Set-Wide Notes: The 1994-95 Collector’s Choice International Basketball Heroes were randomly inserted (roughly 1:30 packs) and feature gold foil and bilingual text, making surface and edge quality the most common limiting factors. Your copy is noticeably cleaner than average mid-grade examples, with the gold elements and hologram in excellent shape.
Summary Recommendation
These are a strong BGS 9-9.5 / PSA 9 candidate with minimal visible wear and excellent eye appeal for an early-90s insert. The 1986-87 season highlight on the back adds nice narrative appeal. If submitted, it should grade comfortably in the 8.5–9.5 BGS window (most likely 9.0) or PSA 9.The card is authentic standard-issue (no counterfeit indicators in the photos).
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.
