TCGAI.PRO Charles Barkley 1988 · 1988-89 Fleer · #129
9.0 Mint
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Charles Barkley card, TCGAI Score 9.0

Certificate #9EEADF7435A6 · Basketball

Charles Barkley

1988-89 Fleer · #129 · 1988

Mint Consider

Consider. Send it if a 9 is still worth more than the fee.

Estimate, not an official grade.

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Condition report

Each check is scored out of 10 on both sides. The lowest one caps the TCGAI Score.

Front No flaws
Back No flaws

Sub-grades are not available for this certificate.

What the AI found

Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more. Marks on the photos show the area named, not an exact spot.

No defects listed at this photo resolution.

What this card sells for

An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.

Graded 9

$57.99

$55.00 – $62.10 · 4 sales

Raw, ungraded

$3.88

$1.50 – $6.99 · 38 listings

Grading premium

+1394%

Graded average over raw average

Price by grade

Average sale price by grade
Grade Average Range and sales
Raw $3.88 $1.50 – $6.99 · 38 listings
Grade 7 $19.01 $17.09 – $19.99 · 3 sales
Grade 8 $21.99 $16.00 – $27.99 · 2 sales
Grade 9 This card $57.99 $55.00 – $62.10 · 4 sales

Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot.

About this card

Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 6/10

Recent 30-day gains of +189% raw and +40.5% graded 10 indicate upward momentum driven by Barkley nostalgia.[1]

Next months. Continued moderate rise with high-grade demand next 3-6 months.

Long term. Stable to rising over 1-3 years due to enduring player popularity but high supply caps explosive growth.

History

Charles Barkley is a Hall of Fame NBA power forward, nicknamed 'The Round Mound of Rebound,' who played for the Philadelphia 76ers during the 1988-89 season, earning All-Star status and later winning an MVP award in 1993 for his dominant rebounding and scoring.[1][2]

First released in 1988 as part of the 1988-89 Fleer Basketball set in the United States.[1][2]

  • This is the All-Star subset variant of Barkley's base card in the 1988 Fleer set, one of only two tracked variations.[1]
  • Barkley was a key 76ers player and HOF inductee, adding historical significance to the card.[1][2]
  • Part of the iconic 1988 Fleer basketball release known for rookie cards like Michael Jordan's.[2]

Rarity and print run

Tier
Uncommon
Print run
High
First printed in
1988-89 Fleer Basketball All-Star Subset
Demand
Medium
Supply
High
  • Subset insert in a high-print run base set, not a rookie
  • Population of graded 10 examples supports abundant supply.[3]
  • One of two Barkley variants in set, less scarce than base but collectible as All-Star.[1]

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering issues, edge wear, surface scratches, and print defects common in high-volume 1980s Fleer cards; corners prone to dings, focus on sharp focus and clean borders.

Storage. Store in semi-rigid holders or top-loaders with sleeves in cool, dry environment away from sunlight; use card savers for raw copies.

Authenticity. Verify black borders and All-Star designation match originals; check for Fleer sticker backing; graded/graded grading authenticates; fakes rare but watch for off-color printing or thin stock.

Sources: sportscardinvestor.com, sportscardspro.com, psacard.com

Card details

Name
Charles Barkley
Game
Basketball
Set
1988-89 Fleer (N/A)
Number
129
Year
1988
Rarity
Subset
Variant
All-Star Team
Language
English
Manufacturer
Fleer
Illustrator
N/A
Identification
Matched on eBay
Certificate
#9EEADF7435A6
Graded on
Apr 4, 2026
Views
9

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