1998-99 Upper Deck Encore Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls) – Holographic “Encore” parallel/insert with full rainbow refractor-style border. Card #110.

Grok and I reviewed all provided high-resolution photos (front, back, and detailed macro close-ups of corners, edges, and holographic surface).

Overall Eye Appeal: Outstanding. The rainbow holographic border shifts beautifully through green/blue/purple/orange/red under light, and the action image (MJ in white Bulls jersey) is vibrant and sharp. These Encore cards are known for their premium foil treatment.

BGS-Style Subgrades (out of 10):

Centering: 9.0 – Excellent front and back centering. Image and text blocks are well-balanced (near 50/50).

Corners: 8.0 – Minor softening and light whitening visible in macro shots, particularly on the bottom corners. No major dings, bends, or paper loss.

Edges: 8.0 – Some whitening along the white/silver borders and black framing (common on these foiled cards). The holographic edge strip remains intact but shows typical light handling wear.

Surface: 9.0 – Very strong. The rainbow holo border is bright and active with no major scratches, scuffs, or delamination. Main image area is clean; minor surface imperfections are subtle and do not detract significantly. Back is sharp with clear stats and logos.

Grok Overall Grade Estimate: 8.5 (NM-MT+)

Overall Grade Estimate: 9 (Mint) – Strong eye appeal and surface could push this to a PSA 9, with only minor deductions for the light corner/edge wear visible in close-ups.Key Observations from Photos:Holographic border has excellent color shift and reflectivity (green dominant in one angle, full rainbow in others).

No creases, stains, or print defects. The “ENCORE” and name lettering are crisp.

Edge close-ups show the layered construction (black border + holo strip + white core) with some expected whitening for a 25+ year-old foil card.

Back is clean with full career stats and proper Upper Deck/NBA markings.

Comparison to Previous Cards:Stronger holographic pop than the earlier Stadium Club Royal Court cards.

Better overall condition than the Metal Universe (fewer surface marks), but similar minor corner/edge wear typical of these inserts.

This Encore version is a desirable parallel and tends to grade well when the holo is intact.

These 1998-99 Upper Deck Encore Jordans are popular among collectors for their visuals. A BGS 8.5 or PSA 9 would be a solid result and support good market value.

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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