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Resurgence in 1990's Michael Jordan inserts?
ndleo
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I was looking for a Big Man on Campus Michael Jordan card and was amazed at how much they were selling for - $200+ - even for a raw one. I decided to check on a few other popular inserts from 1992-1998 and prices still seem strong, it was almost like I was back at the Rosemont, IL show in 1997.
Have Jordan inserts from that era become popular again? I remember they dropped in value once the jersey and auto card craze started in the late 1990's. They looked so boring compared to the new stuff. At the time I thought they were somewhat undervalued because those cards were really tough pulls, but thought that the hobby tastes had passed them by. Now they look "classic" compared to today's cards. I guess the mid-1990's will be known as the Golden Era of the Insert!
In a way, I'm glad that they still hold their value. Jordan is the closest thing to Mantle from that era.
Have Jordan inserts from that era become popular again? I remember they dropped in value once the jersey and auto card craze started in the late 1990's. They looked so boring compared to the new stuff. At the time I thought they were somewhat undervalued because those cards were really tough pulls, but thought that the hobby tastes had passed them by. Now they look "classic" compared to today's cards. I guess the mid-1990's will be known as the Golden Era of the Insert!
In a way, I'm glad that they still hold their value. Jordan is the closest thing to Mantle from that era.
Mike
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Still looking for a box with the total d inserts....although I dont check very often for it.
And the Mr June set was pretty popular.
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<< <i>it must be his shocking election to the basketball HOF earlier this week that is doing it. >>
Haha! exactly! Ive always thought it was crazy that a players card values start rising when they're first put into the HOF. It's like card buyers forgot all about the guy until the announcement is made.
108 MJ Inserts for $3,000!
I can't wait to show my youngest son this one! He gave a shoe box filled with Jordan inserts to his girlfriend's younger brother last week!
On second thought, maybe I better not say anything .... as it was my idea to give them to him
PoppaJ
<< <i>Try to find a highly graded 1992 fleer team leader Jordan if you want to really be amazed. I think there are alot of people that are starting to collect the 90's inserts again. They have become vintage inserts!!! >>
I think you're right. I've noticed a tough insert from that period go for decent money (BV or higher) from time to time. But it seems that Jordan's stuff is hot across the board. It seems that the inserts from 1999 and later do not seem to get the same attention as the mid-1990's stuff.
Looks like I have a new collecting challenge. I had so many of the MJ inserts and ended up trading them for Grant Hill rookies. I lived in Detroit at the time and was huge Pistons fan.......oh well.
<< <i>Have Jordan inserts from that era become popular again? I remember they dropped in value once the jersey and auto card craze started in the late 1990's. They looked so boring compared to the new stuff. At the time I thought they were somewhat undervalued because those cards were really tough pulls, but thought that the hobby tastes had passed them by. Now they look "classic" compared to today's cards. I guess the mid-1990's will be known as the Golden Era of the Insert! >>
What I have found is that demand for certain Jordan inserts have remained strong while others can be picked up for next to nothing. The '92 Team Leaders is the best example since demand never really dropped off for that card. The '93 Ultra Scoring Kings has always been popular and the '92 Beam Team cards, '92 Fleer Total D and early refractors still are going fairly strong. For those particular issues (and many others), I wouldn't say they are now popular again - it's more like they have remained popular.
There are a lot of other Jordan inserts that still have Beckett values of $15-$30 that can be picked up very cheaply.
<< <i>I have actually noticed a slight surge in all early inserts, not only basketball, but in other sports as well. I sold almost $200 worth of Griffey Jr. and Thomas inserts this past week to a collector. I think it has a lot to do with people who collected back then and couldnt afford it, now have jobs and can afford them and may be reliving thier childhood. >>
On Ebay? I would love to look at what you have for Griffey and Thomas cards.
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