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This is a holographic insert from Series 2 (inserted ~1:16 hobby/retail, 1:8 HTA). It features the standard Royal Court design with foil/holographic left panel, action dunk photo of Shaq in the yellow Lakers #34 jersey, and reverse bio/stats with “RC 6” designation, Topps/NBA logos, and 1999 copyright. Cross-referenced data (as of latest available reports): PSA population is low: ~36 graded total (3 × PSA 10, 7 × PSA 9, ~12 × PSA 8, ~12 × PSA 7, 2 × PSA 6, plus minimal qualifiers). High-grade examples remain scarce. Market context: Raw/NM examples trade in the ~$10–12 range; PSA 9 examples have recent comps around ~$26. Higher grades (especially 10s) carry a scarcity premium relative to the modest base value of this non-Jordan/non-Kobe Royal Court. These late-1990s Stadium Club holos are sensitive to surface/edge wear (foil micro-scratches, edge chipping, and corner tip whitening are common failure points under loupe/angled light). Centering tolerances and eye appeal drive most grade decisions. Visible Condition Assessment from Submitted PhotosPhotos show the front, full back, bottom-right front corner close-up, and foil-edge close-up. Limitations: no full 360° under multi-angle lighting or 10× loupe, so micro-surface issues on the holo field or hidden edge notching cannot be fully ruled out. Assessment is based strictly on what is visible + standard production characteristics of the set. Centering: Front appears strong (~50/50 to no worse than 55/45 L/R and T/B). The left holographic panel is part of the intentional design; the action image sits well within the borders without noticeable shift. Back is cleanly centered (well within even the stricter BGS tolerances). No OC qualifier risk at high grades. Corners: Visible corners (especially the photographed bottom-right) are sharp with clean white tips and no obvious rounding, fraying, or whitening. Remaining corners appear pointed in the primary front shot. Edges: Clean cuts with minimal to no visible whitening/chipping on the photographed foil and border edges. The holographic pattern remains intact at the perimeter. Surface: Strong original gloss and color on both sides. Holo field shows good reflectivity without obvious scratches, print lines, dimples, or staining in the provided angles. Back is free of creases, stains, or print defects. Nameplate and text are crisp. Eye appeal is high for a ~25-year-old holo insert; the card presents as well-preserved with strong visual impact. Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores Centering: The centering is excellent and scored a 9.5. Edges: The edges are near perfect and scored a 9. Corners: The corners has slight wear and scored a 9. Surface: The surface scored a 9.5. Crescent Vale Overall Self-Graded Score: 9.5 Mint+ Grok AI Grade Estimate PSA 9 (Mint) Meets or exceeds PSA 9 centering (≤65/35 front, far better on reverse). Corners, edges, and surface show only the minor allowable imperfections expected for Mint (none of the more significant wear that would force an 8). A true Gem Mint 10 would require essentially perfect corners under loupe + zero surface breaks on the holo; the limited photo angles leave a small chance of a 10, but conservative professional review lands at 9. An 8 is possible only if angled light reveals more foil wear than currently visible. Grok AI Subgrades & Overall Estimate BGS uses half-point subgrades (Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface) with the final grade driven primarily by the lowest subgrade (with limited upward adjustment based on the spread). Estimated subgrades: Centering: 9.5 (front ~55/45 or better; reverse well within 60/40–70/30 range; strong for the set) Corners: 9.5 (sharp visible tips; minor tip wear possible under magnification but not evident) Edges: 9.5 (clean; foil edge holds up well in close-ups) Surface: 9 (excellent overall, but holo fields from this era rarely clear a full 9.5/10 without multi-angle confirmation of zero micro-abrasions) Overall Grok estimate: 9.5 (Gem Mint) https://youtube.com/shorts/2Xqhm028v6A?isRK5B6OoGSindtkZf 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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1998-99 Topps Stadium Club Royal Court Shaquille O’Neal | Self-Graded Sports Cards