Michael Jordan
Basketball • Upper Deck Black Diamond
Sport & Year
Basketball • 1998
Brand & Set
Upper Deck - Upper Deck Black Diamond
Card Number
#1
Card Type
Veteran / Base
Rarity
Base (Single Diamond)
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint 7
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25 | PSA 9: $60 - $90 | PSA 10: $400 - $600+
Recent Sales
Raw copies of this 1998-99 Upper Deck Black Diamond Michael Jordan #1 typically sell between $15 and $25 on eBay. PSA 9s fetch around $75-$100, while PSA 10 gem mint copies command $450-$600+.
Condition Details
The photo is somewhat blurry, making micro-inspection difficult, but the card appears well-centered within its protective top loader. Slight corner softening and minor edge wear consistent with mid-to-late 90s dark foil borders are typical.
Grading Recommendation
Only submit for grading if inspection under bright light and magnification shows sharp corners, clean foil edges, and no surface scratching or print defects, as only a PSA 9 or PSA 10 yields significant financial upside over grading fees.
Card Description
Features Michael Jordan in his red Chicago Bulls away jersey (#23) driving with a basketball against a dark, metallic foil-pattern background. The iconic Upper Deck Black Diamond logo is positioned in the lower right corner, with his name printed vertically along the left edge.
Notable Features
Single Diamond base tier card from the classic 1998-99 Upper Deck Black Diamond premium basketball set, capturing MJ's final championship season with the Chicago Bulls.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with period-correct Upper Deck branding, foil application, typography, and card stock layout. No obvious reproduction markers observed.
Scanned: 2026-07-26T19:07:32.901129