1985 Interlake / Coca-Cola North Carolina's Finest Michael Jordan #N/A (Jumbo)
Michael Jordan · Interlake / Coca-Cola (Commissioned for Boy Scouts of America) · Regional Issue / Food Issue / Jumbo Card / Star Player Card
Player
Michael Jordan
Set
1985 Interlake / Coca-Cola North Carolina's Finest (Boy Scouts)
Year
1985
Card #
Not Numbered
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 4 (VG-EX). The card shows significant surface wear, visible scratches across the center image, and whitening along the blue edges. The corners appear slightly softened, and horizontal factory/storage lines are visible.
Category
Regional Issue / Food Issue / Jumbo Card / Star Player Card
Manufacturer
Interlake / Coca-Cola (Commissioned for Boy Scouts of America)
Demand Level
Strong. Michael Jordan cards (especially pre-1986 Fleer) maintain a high floor. Interest in his collegiate cards remains one of the most stable segments of the vintage basketball market.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$250 - $450
Graded Value
PSA 4: $400-600, PSA 5: $800-1,100, PSA 6: $1,500-2,000
Comparable Sales
Recent PSA 4 sales have ranged from $420 to $550. Raw copies in similar condition recently sold between $275 and $380. High-grade (PSA 9/10) examples of this card can reach five figures, but condition sensitivity makes those rare.
Description
An iconic oversized (jumbo) 5"x7" card featuring Michael Jordan in his University of North Carolina uniform performing a signature dunk. This regional issue was produced for the Boy Scouts of America and features the Coca-Cola Classic and Big Foot logos. The light blue border matches the iconic UNC school colors.
Key Features
Early professional-era Jordan card released before/near his Fleer rookie; features a legendary UNC action shot; scarce regional distribution; part of a highly sought-after multi-sport set including other basketball legends.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. The print dot pattern in the red Coca-Cola logo and the specific shade of Carolina blue appear consistent with original 1985 stock. Common reprints often have blurry text or overly saturated colors, which are not present here.
Flaws to Note
Obvious surface scratching and 'spidering' in the dark ink of the jersey and background. Softened corners, specifically lower left. Blue borders are prone to showing whitening and edge wear, which is present here. Possible minor centering shift to the left.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to high visibility. Alternatively, Goldin Auctions or Heritage Auctions if part of a larger high-end collection, though the condition here favors a marketplace like eBay or MySlabs.
Selling Tips
Do not remove from the case for photos unless in a dust-free environment, as the card surface is very sensitive. Use the keyword 'Interlake' and 'UNC' in the title. Due to the high number of reprints, getting this card authenticated/graded by PSA or SGC is highly recommended to maximize the sale price.