Michael Jordan 1986 Fleer Rookie - Real or Fake? Could use some help

Goldlabels · April 9, 2019 8:34AM

I'm going to look at a collection and the person sent me pics of the Jordan Rookie they have. Can't tell if it's real or fake. Any help from board members would be appreciated. thanks

doubledragon · April 9, 2019 8:48AM

Go to google search, and type: "How to spot a fake michael jordan rookie card". Cardboard connection has some good pointers. Also type the same thing at youtube. Also keep an eye on this thread, because someone will eventually answer your question.

LarkinCollector · April 9, 2019 8:55AM

It's not an obvious fake, but it's difficult to say with any certainty with the quality of those pics.

Desert_Ice_Sports · April 9, 2019 9:51AM

When photographing cards, in-focus is more important than getting as close as possible... Give us a good, focused shot of the front and you'll get a better answer.

wadevl · April 9, 2019 10:30AM

From what I see it looks good, But take every precaution

Jimmy_Commonpants · April 9, 2019 11:20AM

Almost assuredly real based upon the slight rough cut and the centering. Looks like it'd grade 7ish unless that top right corner is softer than the picture makes it look.

doubledragon · April 9, 2019 11:21AM

@wadevl said:
From what I see it looks good, But take every precaution

I agree. Take EVERY precaution before making any decision. Do some research online.

dontippet · April 9, 2019 11:24AM

The quality of the photo gives me alarm. I have no clue if it's real or fake, but just the fact that it's in a penny sleeve and a top loader and the photo is out of focus gives me alarm. Obviously, the seller should want to give you the best possible picture possible....unless he's hiding something.

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bbcemporium · April 9, 2019 11:55AM

Here is a guide I made on counterfeit Jordans

https://bbcemporium.com/index.php?step=counterfeit&step2=michael_jordan

I would recommend you request a high resolution picture of the Fleer logo on the front of the card. My guess is the card is real, but you need better pics.

secretstash · April 9, 2019 7:26PM

Congratulations on the find. It is 100% real.

doubledragon · April 9, 2019 7:37PM

Slap the burgers on the grill, we finally get an answer.

mtcards · April 10, 2019 10:56AM

Honestly, the first thing I look at is the centering. While it is possible, there arent many counterfeits that have that bad of centering. Without better scans it is tough to tell, but I would lean towards being real

GreenSneakers · April 10, 2019 12:01PM

After reading this thread, someone is gonna make some off-center Jordan fakes and collect some coin

bounce · April 10, 2019 3:41PM

as others noted it's tough to tell without better scans, but looks like it's real to me

make sure you measure it, my eye test thinks it might be a little short so make sure

_EagleEyeKid_ · April 10, 2019 5:25PM

Real!

doubledragon · April 11, 2019 2:46AM

Hot beer? Throw that bad boy in the cooler.❄ Congrats on the jordan, looks like it might be the real mccoy.

burghman · April 11, 2019 12:34PM

Not trying to hijack the thread, but I stumbled across this and thought it was unfortunately pretty funny.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/113705128261

NGS428 · April 11, 2019 1:30PM

@burghman said:
Not trying to hijack the thread, but I stumbled across this and thought it was unfortunately pretty funny.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/113705128261

Fake card in a GMA holder.. so sad.. glad it got torn up!

Michael Jordan 1986 Fleer Rookie - Real or Fake? Could use some help

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