1994 Upper Deck Michael Jordan Star Rookies #19
Michael Jordan · Upper Deck · Rookie Card / Base
Player
Michael Jordan
Set
1994 Upper Deck Base Set
Year
1994
Card #
#19
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right; there is visible white chipping on the corners (specifically top and bottom left) and potential silvering on the dark right-side border.
Category
Rookie Card / Base
Manufacturer
Upper Deck
Demand Level
Strong - Michael Jordan cards maintain a 'floor' of interest regardless of market conditions. Demand is consistently driven by both sports card enthusiasts and memorabilia collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $35.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $40-$55, PSA 7: $65-$85, PSA 8: $120-$160
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition consistently sell for $20-$30. PSA 8 copies have recently sold for $140, while PSA 10 specimens reach upwards of $1,200-$1,500 due to the difficulty of findng perfect edges on this specific design.
Description
An iconic 1994 Upper Deck Star Rookies card featuring basketball legend Michael Jordan during his professional baseball stint with the Chicago White Sox. Jordan is depicted in full stride wearing high-performance sunglasses and his White Sox uniform. The card features the classic Upper Deck silver-holofoil logo and a large vertical 'Star Rookies' text graphic on a dark matte-finish right border. A must-have crossover piece for both baseball and basketball collectors.
Key Features
Features the greatest basketball player of all time during his famous transition to MLB; considered his primary Upper Deck baseball rookie card; belongs to the highly collectible 'Star Rookies' subset.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'Upper Deck 94' hologram on the reverse is the primary security feature. The font for 'Michael Jordan' and the crispness of the White Sox 'S' logo are difficult to replicate accurately. This card is widely available and rarely forged in standard base form.
Flaws to Note
Corners show early stages of whitening/rounding; centering is approximately 60/40 favoring the right; the dark charcoal border on the right is notorious for showing tiny scratches and chipping ('silvering').
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for high traffic), COMC (good for mid-grade raw), or local card shows. For a card in this raw condition, a Buy-It-Now listing on eBay with 'Best Offer' enabled is recommended.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific copy unless you believe it can hit a PSA 9; current photos suggest too much edge/corner wear to make the grading fee profitable. Take high-resolution photos outside of the penny sleeve to show the surface clarity of the dark border.