Michael Jordan Rookie Star 1985 101 - Real or Fake?

jaspreet357

Hello, somebody is advertising on ebay that a MJ rookie from 1985 Star is for sale at staring bid of $661. In the ad it mentions that it's an original and not reprint. I saw some of the pics and there's a glossy finish with the lighting. I am unsure whether to bid and don't want to buy a fake. I already have the fleer 86 Jordan rookie graded 9 by beckett. Please advise!!!

ReedBBCE

Fake.

Real ones don't have borders that thick.

LarkinCollector

There's a reason you're suspicious, trust your gut. If legitimate, why isn't it in a BGS holder to maximize profit?

Desert_Ice_Sports

Wrong stock, wrong sheen... and the telltale sign; it's centered.... Fake, fake, fake.

wadevl

Fugazi

CenteredMantles

Card is real. It is from the 1996 Topps Stars set that was released to commemorate the 50 greatest players of all time. They had glossy reprints of many rookie cards of the 50 greatest inserted into the product. They also made a finest "chrome" version as well as a refractor. The base card above is not worth anywhere near the asking price though.

Not the real deal XRC but still a cool card (though I think the refractor is the way to go lol)

ReggieCleveland

@CenteredMantles said:
Card is real. It is from the 1996 Topps Stars set that was released to commemorate the 50 greatest players of all time. They had glossy reprints of many rookie cards of the 50 greatest inserted into the product. They also made a finest "chrome" version as well as a refractor. The base card above is not worth anywhere near the asking price though.

Not the real deal XRC but still a cool card (though I think the refractor is the way to go lol)

Negative, Ghost Rider. The 1996 Topps Stars reprints say reprint on the back with a 1996 copyright. What we have here is just a straigh-up fake card all around.

Arthur

erikthredd

@CenteredMantles said:
Card is real. It is from the 1996 Topps Stars set that was released to commemorate the 50 greatest players of all time. They had glossy reprints of many rookie cards of the 50 greatest inserted into the product. They also made a finest "chrome" version as well as a refractor. The base card above is not worth anywhere near the asking price though.

Not the real deal XRC but still a cool card (though I think the refractor is the way to go lol)

I own an MJ 96 Topps Star Reprint and that isn't it. The front on the card above could pass for it but this is what the back looks like.

CenteredMantles

My mistake, I only checked the glossy front. That is a fake reprint then lol.

Richie0131

Ok. I have the same question. Mine is glossy on the front, the back 101 is a bit OC to the Bball. And the trademark circle around the R is small. I thought this was fake but people are telling me its real.....

ArtVandelay

Just another eBay fake jordan scam. A dime a dozen.

daltex

@Richie0131 said:
Ok. I have the same question. Mine is glossy on the front, the back 101 is a bit OC to the Bball. And the trademark circle around the R is small. I thought this was fake but people are telling me its real.....

On the real card is "round" spelled correctly? I don't have any of these and honestly don't know.

secretstash

Fake ^ - that is the more commonly faked version, with **Reb **instead of **REB **on back.

ReggieCleveland

If that's real I'll eat my rear end.

Arthur

galaxy27

pleaseberealpleaseberealpleaseberealpleaseberealpleasebereal

eagles33

Also Jordan looks bald also a sign of a fake

Richie0131

@daltex said:

@Richie0131 said:
Ok. I have the same question. Mine is glossy on the front, the back 101 is a bit OC to the Bball. And the trademark circle around the R is small. I thought this was fake but people are telling me its real.....

On the real card is "round" spelled correctly? I don't have any of these and honestly don't know.

I found that the Black bordered ones share the same Characteristics as my Red Bordered. I'll try to attach pics..And, the Round is misspelled as well. So confusing...lol

erikthredd

Star didn't make a black bordered version of their '85 Jordan,that card is something someone printed on their own to sell on ebay along with all of the other fake "reprints."

DocHolliday3

Hey everyone, I am looking at this MJ Star 101 the seller is claiming is authentic. Can anyone offer an opinion?

Fitzon00

I’m very curious what everyone’s answer if this is fake or real. I have no idea but would love everyone’s opinion. (I can take more photos if need be.)

RufussCkingston

It's either fake or you suck as a photographer......