Grok analyzed the provided high-resolution close-ups (corners, edges, surface/hologram, borders, serial number area, and full views). The card is in strong Near Mint to Mint condition but has minor handling/foil-specific wear typical of late-90s Upper Deck inserts. These cards are prone to edge friction on the ribbed/striped borders, minor surface scuffs on the foil, and slight centering variance.
Raw estimate: PSA 8–9 (NM-MT to Mint) or BGS 8.5–9. High-grade examples of this parallel are rare; PSA 9s and BGS 9+ command significant premiums (often $500–$1,500+ depending on eye appeal and subgrades). Comparable /230 Silver Game Action Jordans in PSA 7–9 have sold in that range on eBay recently.
BGS Subgrades (Most Relevant for Collectors)
BGS uses four subgrades (Centering, Corners, Edges, Surface) on a 10 scale; the overall is roughly an average with weighting toward Corners/Edges. Black Label (10) requires all 10s and is extremely rare for foil cards like this.
Centering: 9–9.5
Front appears well-balanced (near 55/45 or better L/R and T/B based on full views). Back text and borders look evenly aligned. No major diamond cuts visible. Strong for this set.
Corners: 7.5
Close-ups show sharp, clean corners with minimal whitening or dings. The bottom striped border corners are crisp under magnification. Typical minor factory softness possible but not evident here.
Edges: 8–8.5
The ribbed/striped bottom and side edges (characteristic of these cards) show very light handling wear/friction in close-ups—common for the design. No major chips, dents, or roughness, but not pristine. This often caps BGS grades on these inserts.
Surface: 8.5–9
The holographic/foil areas (Upper Deck logo, serial number, background) have good reflectivity and minimal scuffing or clouding. Slight wear or specks possible on foil (visible in angled lighting shots), but no major scratches, creases, print defects, or residue. The photo itself is clean.
Overall Grade Prediction: 8.5 (with potential for 9 if subgrades average high).
Subgrades like 9.5/7.5/8.5/9 would typically yield a 9. Strong eye appeal for a /230.
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.
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