This is a 1992-93 Fleer Ultra Award Winners insert (#1 of 5), Michael Jordan – 1992 NBA MVP, Chicago Bulls. A short-printed insert (1 of 5 in the Award Winners subset) celebrating Jordan’s MVP season. It features premium 1990s photo stock, a gold/marbleized bottom banner, embossed/holographic NBA Award Winner logo, and strong eye appeal typical of Fleer Ultra’s higher-end inserts.I’ve reviewed all attached images in detail: full front/back, multiple angled close-ups of the gold foil/holo elements, corners, edges, and surface (including the micro close-up showing texture and a small surface anomaly). This matches standard examples of the insert.
BGS-Style Subgrade Analysis
Early 90s Ultra cards use thicker stock with foil accents that are prone to surface wear, edge chipping, and corner softening. The gold banner and holo logo add grading difficulty.
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores
Centering: Excellent centering and scored a 9.
Edges: The edges were in good condition with little wear and scored a 9.
Corners: There was slight wear on corners and scored an 8.5
Surface: There was a spot on the back of the card and resulted with a 7 score.
Crescent Vale Self-Graded Overall Score: 8.5 Near Mint-Mint+
Grok AI Scores
Centering: 9.0
Image and text are well-centered front and back with even borders. Slight natural variance common to the era, but no major offset.
Corners: 8.5
Corners show light wear/whitening under close inspection (typical for these inserts). No major dings or soft spots, but not razor-sharp factory fresh.
Edges: 8.5
Perimeter has minor factory-cut roughness and typical foil edge wear visible in the angled shots. The gold banner edges are clean but show expected handling marks from the 30+ year age.
Surface: 8.0–8.5
The photo and foil shift decently with good luster in the provided lighting. However, the extreme close-up reveals a small raised bubble/imperfection and minor surface texture/haze (common on Ultra stock). No heavy scratches or fingerprints, but this limits the ceiling.
Grok AI Overall Score: 8.5 Near Mint-Mint+
Overall BGS Grade: 8.5 NM-MT+ (realistic; subgrades likely 8.5–9.0 range). Strong eye appeal for the set, but vintage foil sensitivity and the noted surface detail prevent a higher grade.
PSA EquivalentPSA would grade this PSA 8 NM-MT (possibly PSA 9 Mint on a strong day). PSA 9s and 10s exist but are scarce due to the insert’s short print and foil vulnerabilities. Your copy has solid visual appeal above average raw examples.
Cross-Reference to Other Graded Examples & MarketRaw value: $15–$35 for nicer copies; yours sits comfortably in the mid-to-upper end of raw market.
Graded comps: PSA 8s trade ~$50–$65; PSA 9s ~$100–$200+; PSA 10s have reached $500–$800+ in recent sales (very low pop). BGS 9/9.5 examples are premium and command more. Overall PSA pop for this insert is low (hundreds total across the subset, with MJ being the most graded).
Set context: Award Winners inserts grade tougher than base Ultra due to the gold foil banner and handling over decades. Your “1 of 5” designation adds collector appeal.
This fits the pattern from your previous cards (strong moderns and the Rodman Finest)—good photography allows solid evaluation. The main condition notes are typical vintage wear on the surface/edges rather than major damage.
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.
