Both cards (166 and 167) appear to be the same 1993-94 Upper Deck Locker Talk #LT1 Michael Jordan insert (front action photo with gold foil name strip on left; back with LT1 designation, quotes, locker photo, and Chicago Bulls logo). This is a popular mid-90s insert set with relatively low PSA population (around 70-80 total for the Jordan across grades).
The images provided show detailed close-ups of corners, edges, foil, surface, and the back—helpful for evaluation. These are raw cards being assessed for potential submission. I’ll provide BGS-style subgrades (Centering, Corners, Edges, Surface on a 1-10 scale, half-points possible) and an overall estimated PSA/BGS grade, based on visual evidence from the photos. BGS subgrades are the most transparent here.
My personal scores directly align with the Grok AI scores on both of these cards.
Card 166
The first set of images (including multiple edge/corner close-ups, foil details, and overall front shots) shows a solid but not pristine example.Centering: Appears strong left-right on the front (gold strip and image registration look balanced; the vertical “MICHAEL JORDAN” text aligns well). Top-bottom also good. ~9.0-9.5. No major off-centering visible in the provided angles.
Corners: Close-ups reveal slight softness or minor rounding on a couple of corners (typical factory/handling wear on these foil-bordered inserts). No major dings or bends, but not razor-sharp. ~8.0-8.5.
Edges: Some minor whitening or light wear visible on the white borders/foil transitions in close-ups; the black “torn paper” design at bottom can hide issues but shows clean overall. No major chips. ~8.5.
Surface: Glossy photo area looks clean with good color pop. Foil on the left strip and “Locker Talk” logo shows typical minor scratching/scuffing under light (common on these). No major creases, print lines, or stains. ~8.5-9.0.
Overall Estimated Grade: BGS 8.5 (or high-end PSA 8 / NM-MT). Strong eye appeal but subgrades hold it back from 9+. Comparable sales: PSA 8s in the $50-150 range recently; higher grades rarer and more valuable.
Card 167
The second set emphasizes the back (LT1 text, quotes, locker photo) plus more front details. The back design (matte with photos and text) is often harder to grade perfectly due to printing and handling.Centering: Front similar to 166; back text/locker photo appears reasonably centered but the overall layout (with red borders and images) can look slightly off in some angles. ~8.5-9.0.
Corners: Similar to 166—minor softness, one angle shows a touch more wear on lower corners. ~8.0.
Edges: Clean but some light wear on the thin white borders visible in close-ups. Foil edges on front match 166. ~8.5.
Surface: Back shows good condition (quotes legible, no heavy marks). Front surface consistent with 166; minor surface noise on foil and photo. ~8.5.
Overall Estimated Grade: BGS 8.5 (or PSA 8). Very similar to card 166—possibly a matched pair or duplicates. The back views confirm no major issues like heavy creasing or stains.Cross-Reference with Graded Population & MarketPSA Population: Low total (~70-80 for LT1 Jordan). PSA 8s and 9s exist but are not flooded; Gem MT 10s are extremely rare (pop ~10 or fewer, with strong auction results in the thousands).
Market: Raw copies sell ~$15-30. PSA 8 ~$50-150+; PSA 9 much higher. BGS 8.5-9s command premiums for subgrade transparency. These would be solid mid-grade examples—attractive for collectors but not elite Black Label territory.
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.
