Market outlook
Stable Outlook 4/10
Steady low-end pricing for raw copies with minimal fluctuation; graded gems hold premium due to Jordan legacy but no explosive growth from oversupply.
Next months. Stable with raw under $5; graded 10 listings $700+
Long term. Stable to slight rise for high grades as supply diminishes slowly over decades
History
Michael Jordan is widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time, a Chicago Bulls legend who won 6 NBA championships, 5 MVP awards, and revolutionized the sport with his athleticism, scoring prowess, and global cultural impact during the 1990s dynasty era.
1993 Topps Basketball set, released in 1993 as part of the flagship Topps basketball trading card series featuring NBA stars.
- This base card captures Jordan in his Bulls prime during the 1992-93 season, his third championship year.
- Topps #23 is one of Jordan's most iconic base cards from the early 90s junk wax era.
- Printed in massive quantities as a common base card amid the basketball card boom of the early 1990s.
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Common
- Print run
- Very High
- First printed in
- 1993 Topps Basketball
- Demand
- Medium
- Supply
- Abundant
- Massive print run from 1993 basketball boom
- Base card, not insert or parallel
- No known variants or stamps
Collector notes
Condition. Check for edge chipping, corner wear, centering issues (common flaw in Topps cards), print defects, and surface scratches; high-gloss finish shows fingerprints easily.
Storage. Store in semi-rigid top-loaders or magnetic holders with sleeves; keep in cool, dry place away from sunlight to prevent fading; use team bags for ungraded raw copies.
Authenticity. Verify graded/graded/graded labels for graded cards; check card stock thickness, Topps hologram if present, and UV blacklight for printing dots; fakes rare for commons but watch low-grade counterfeits on secondary markets.
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