Any 1985 Nike card experts?

digicat

I've read that this issue is one that was targeted by counterfiters, due to the Jordan card, and even put in pack form.

What should I look for to tell the difference between an authentic card from this set and a fake? I've never seen a card from this set up close, so I don't have anything to do side by side comparasons with.

yankeeno7

Good question that I would like an answer to also. I just bought one and cracked it open to sub the Jordan. Does PSA even grade these or only BGS?

digicat

There's a few PSA graded 1985 Nike MJs on Ebay right now with the new flip design, so PSA grades them currently.

fuj

PSA does grade these. I have a Jordan and it looks like it would be pretty easy to counterfeit.

I have wanted the Gooden card from this set but it never comes up for sale individually.

digicat

Is your Jordan graded?

Are the "Air Jordan" and Nike logos pixilated, or solid?

dontippet

If you look closely at the building profiles at the bottom of the Jordan card, you can tell if it's counterfit or not. The real cards show more buildings, and the counterfits seem to be cropped. Compare yours to the graded ones and you'll see the difference. Just about all of the raw cards and unopened packs on ebay are counterfits. I purchased a handful a few years back, and got all my money back from several different ebayers once I brought the counterfit possibilities.

fuj

Yes, mine is graded a 9. I'd have to look at it more closely at home to answer your questions. I can email you a scan if you like - just PM me your email address.

Basically, it's just a big postcard and the back is very plain. I see so many of these sets on eBay, I have to believe that a high percentage are fakes.

digicat

PM sent fuj. Thanks.

fuj

Here's a couple of links that I found to help spot a fake:

Nike Jordan Counterfeit

Nike Jordan Counterfeit Part 2