Top 30 Most Valuable Basketball Cards from the 1980's

[@exdemocrat9038]

In just 2 years those prices have skyrocketed. Especially the 86 Jordan.

[@wesleyblisard5416]

Again I didn't do Basketball, wish I had. Well done, Matt your channel should be a most if your in to collecting or wanting to get back into a wonderful hobby.

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

Thanks for the feedback Wesley! I agree, this is a wonderful hobby 👍👍

[@tidetalkwithwebb5391]

Man no clue these 80 basketball cards were this costly. Great video

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

Thank you, sir! Gem mint 10 examples bring in the $$$

[@constipatedinsincity4424]

Dude literally 24-26 minutes ago I said we need a PSA top 25 basketball cards from the 80's! Great minds think alike Playboy! So you gave me what I wanted plus 5 more. I wish it was like that while recieving cookies!

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

lol, I've been wanting to knock this one out for awhile!

[@tonymoretti2347]

Man 86 was stacked!!

[@thrineharpring1099]

Great video, I just pulled out my basketball cards and found some of these to include two of the Jordon 1987 Fleer sticker cards but I also was depressed, I found two bird, johnson rookie cards and as 5 year old I didn't know any better and torn them at the perforation mark. I'm kicking myself now....

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

lol, I know that gut wrenching feeling. I used rubber bands to hold my '86 Topps football cards together. Crushing Jerry Rice and Joe Montana. 😂

[@wafsnipes23]

@@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR My man! Thank you so much for your videos. Very helpful. I have full sets 87, 88, 89, 90 basketball along with singles in good shape and I have no clue what to do with them. Jerkball baseball card shops always just say they're all worth nothing and to donate them but I think they are just bitter old bastards. I suppose I should just send them away to have them graded?

[@bryang119]

That 86-87 Fleer Basketball Set might be the greatest set ever made! So hard to get Gem Mint 10's on those.

[@buildingbuildercip8292]

I have the complete set, but only in a PSA 8. Still cool to have.

[@bryang119]

@@buildingbuildercip8292 that's awesome man, those cards are sooo hard to find in mint condition. That set is better than a 401k right now lol

[@dustenpribble5841]

The Jordan rc (Fleer base or Fleer sticker) are great investments even if not a 10. They will keep climbing in value over time 💰

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

Oh for sure, hands down! Nothing but up, up, up on those. 👍

[@jimmyleo3871]

I got number 1 and a few of the others too, i feel proud and lucky and i totally support all sports players, thank you for your videos

[@michaelcalland801]

Just watched another channel open a box of 88 Fleer... They pulled doubles & triples of everyone you just mentioned from that set.

[@TheStephenjamesolive]

I'm just here to look at the cards. Some of these prices are making me want to cry haha

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

Hey guys, I failed to put in a bunch of the 1987 Fleer cards including Michael Jordan in this list. I'll make an updated video in the future! So stay tuned for that. Let me know which topic do you want me to cover next? Thanks for watching, commenting and liking the video!

[@805Bruin]

Did the 1987 Fleer Jordan not make the list? I figure in a PSA 10 that one would be at least around a thousand.

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

It should definitely be on the list. A PSA 10 gem mint 10 example sells for over $2,000 consistently. I definitely overlooked that one. Good tip!

[@tonymoretti2347]

Still waiting.....

[@timwong2436]

One of my favorite basketball (1986-87 Fleer) sets. Also have the 80 Magic/Bird/Erving card in mint condition

[@jessicabattist4248]

Is there way I can get in touch with you to help me about getting cards graded and connections to platforms, people and auctions where the cards I have can have a better chance of selling for the best value? I know I can put them on EBay but it can take forever to sell from there.

[@Beer_Man]

I had so many of those fleer cards that I sold in the early 90’s...

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

Be on the look out for them at garage sales or antique shops to make up for the lost cards. That's what I do! I've found a box of 1986 Topps football cards for $20 once!

[@ryantuna73]

I have the last two cards, but not graded, what would they be worth?

[@brittsbit8847]

Thanks for your time,and the videos keep getting better. Your doing a good job.I just started making a few videos and am learning how to speak a little better.But thanks

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback. You have to keep making videos and you'll get better through time. Just like riding a bike, mountain climbing, running a mile etc. No body is perfect when they first start out. 👍👍 keep at it!

[@sockearsstocks2390]

There’s a second Jordan in the 88 Fleer series besides the All Star

[@jayh9144]

1986 MJ rookie cards go for 70,000 now.

[@robertrobertson3754]

I had the whole set all but the Jordan card even the stickers to when I was 27 years old but sold it for 800$ in the 80

[@mandopame]

Quick question is there local places that grade or do I need to send my cards out? Also have u ever seen a 1986 prob fake jordan rookie misprint? I got one it’s your #2 on this list

[@mandopame]

We’re in Nevada

[@sockearsstocks2390]

There’s a Stockton in the 88 fleer pack too

[@Mrdoubtfire23]

Nice video thanks

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

Thank you too!

[@stevevenom175]

Great video once again brother! How about the 1987 Jordan 2nd year card PSA 10?

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

Yep, I totally missed that one. It sells for over $2,000 in gem mint condition. I had a feeling I was missing one. Good catch! Got it added to the list.

[@csscott9803]

14:23 I almost fainted in my seat for that one LoL

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

😂😂👍 Big money!

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

Nicole Eaton the best place to find the value of a card is on eBay. Have you tried there?

[@KPrayfortheworld]

#18..... that Larry Bird card is incredible. That’s needs to be in my glass case at my shop

[@wandalanders8700]

@@nic35tenn as he said ...go to ebay and see what they are selling for. Good hunting.

[@sportcardcollector9599]

Another great video buddy thanks for sharing have a great day buddy 😎 big Mike

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

Thanks, MikE!

[@waltercopus1485]

86 wasn't Jordan's roockie year. It was Fleers roockie year. Jordan played in 82 games in 1984.

[@guitardudeguy3139]

1986 Fleer set....good luck!

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

It's a little past the time to buy this set lol

[@constipatedinsincity4424]

Hey Playboy, I have a suggestion. Maybe you can do teams Lakers, Celtics, Cowboys, Steelers, Yankees, Cubs, Penguins, Blackhawks etc. Just a great thought for future videos! Great idea huh?

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

Team videos is a great idea, never thought of that.. I'll have to do some intense research in order to get everyone on the list. The Cowboys would be pretty easy, Yankees would entail a lot of cards. Thanks for the tip!

[@constipatedinsincity4424]

@@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR My mother went into labor with me while at Texas Stadium watching the Dallas Cowboys play. My cousin is Tony Dorsett so I was born to be a true Cowboys fan!

[@terryfronk9507]

84 Star Company MJ...I know just finding 1 out there is almost like finding a t206 Wagner

[@skooter82]

Great video! Keep them coming!

[@deanjackson625]

Love the 1986 fleer basketball set. Im putting a Psa 9 set together myself. IT'S funny too see how popular 86 fleer got to be. Over 100,000 dollars for a hobby box sealed. IT'S been a rumor that you can pull jordan rc 2-3 card's per hobby box. Keep up the Great work.

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

Thanks for the feedback! A PSA 9 set would be very impressive! I look for mint 9's every now and then. Getting packs and boxes is practically impossible any more unless you've got some big $$$

[@buildingbuildercip8292]

That’s awesome. I have a complete set in a PSA 8. I paid $1,600 for back in 2014.

[@robertrobertson3754]

Thay sed in that 86 set there was a lot of counterfeiting cards to 86 set

[@andyd7374]

Should have bought these when I started collecting 30 years ago... could have retired if I bought several of those high ranking cards... DAMN!

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

The Bird, Johnson and Erving would have been a great card to hoard back in the 80's! Wish I could go back in time too.

[@quacha86Erin]

These videos are the best

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

Thanks for the feedback Erin!

[@quacha86Erin]

Is it always worth it to submit your cards to PSA? let's say if you thought you're going to get tens is it worth it to submit them if you're going to resell?

[@bigjax731]

Great video

[@dianeh.9126]

Love the Basketball video's also THANKS

[@chriswells4028]

Hi if I wanted to sell my cards but I can't afford the PSA price for each card .what would the going street price be even in meant condition

[@robertrobertson3754]

Hi ungraded cards sell between 45$ and 65$ a card for fleer 86 cards

[@dansaltzgiver]

outstanding! WOW

[@DragzFire]

Do you have a 90’s list ?

[@fliplife67]

I wonder if any of the Nba Star brand cards ever got any PSA 10s.

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

You can check the population reports, but I know PSA no longer grades them. Which is why I left them out of the video. BGS will grade them though,

[@Atonement-]

the 88 Fleer basketball cards have the best look of ALL sports cards/years imo. And to me, it seemed Fleer made the best product of all brands in the junk wax era... even those hideous yellow ones in 91 or whatever always kept well.

[@TheDetroitKind]

Dope hat bro!

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

Thanks Jordan! PSA sent it to me, along with a shirt.

[@TheDetroitKind]

@@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR lucky duck!!

[@joshuadeese4579]

Those 88 Fleer had terrible centering. Finding a 10 is obviously tough!

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

Oh yeah, gem mint 10's are tough to find straight from the pack!

[@jamesholt5749]

I have a copy of the #1 card with bad centering. Would you still get it graded even if you knew it wouldn't grade a PSA 10?

[@thatguyronwaiters6485]

Yeah bro still a great card

[@carsyncruz]

How does Jeff Malone sell for more than Karl Malone. Guess its the pop, This is crazy!! I need to look and see if I got any of theses I know I got a Barkley from the pippen set, but I think it just misses the list.

[@uwysh2]

Imagine if You also collected BGS slabs. Majority of these cards wouldn't be on the list as Star cards really ruled the 80's.

[@chriswells4028]

1/2 3/4 of what it sold for on eBay PSA graded

[@getdagr4665]

Damn all those cards from one year!!!

[@davidthecardcollector]

Most of these cards were thrown in a box or corner after they were pulled from the packs back then.

[@bige5838]

What about star company cards

[@ChrisJones-yd6mn]

Great video,as always. But I gotta say that #1 and #2 isn't that close. Big difference in price there bro...

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

lol, yeah I was referring to the position on the list. I did make it sound like the Jordan RC was close to the Bird RC in value though,

[@cliftonstringer6231]

how much is a Michael Jordan card worth, upper deck #1 rookie sensation, year 84/85

[@12st4life]

I have the Jordan #57 in the complete box set with gold cards, what should I do?

[@americanhomeownerwithajob6940]

Save in a fireproof box or safe, get insurance at this point

[@hazelannclarito2550]

Is it really Akeem? I purchasd the Hakeem Olajuwon flair 1994,# 11/20. How do you see it?

[@wayneadler3451]

It’s spelled Hakeem

[@hazelannclarito2550]

@@wayneadler3451 ow okay thanks

[@bfgolf]

Did I miss the 87 jordan?

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

I failed to put the '87 Jordan in this list. I'm not sure what the heck I was trying to do. I'm going to consider this a rough draft list and will come out with an update one in the future. 👍

[@bfgolf]

@@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR I actually thought this was a really great list!! I really enjoyed it. I haven't seen anyone else do a list like this. You really did a great job.

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

@@bfgolf Oh awesome, lol, thanks for the feedback! I still can't believe I missed that epic Jordan card and most of the '87 Fleer cards. I was too focused on all the dang '86 and '88 rookies!

[@bfgolf]

@@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR 87 is easy to overlook for some reason, not many good rooks in there. I do think the Jordan is a bit undervalued though.

[@williamflanagin6846]

It is a real tragedy that PSA does not grade Star Basketball cards from 83-86. Only because I feel that those cards are the true and real rookie cards of quite a few HOF's (Drexler, Olajuwon, Jordan, Barkley, Stockton, Ewing) just to name a few. Real tragedy..............

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

The real tragedy here is all the scamming going on in the hobby. If it weren't for counterfeiters printing fake cards then PSA would still be grading the Star cards. They print a lot of other cards as well. It sucks bc I'm a fan of those cards as well. Tons of great XRC rookie cards in those sets.

[@wandalanders8700]

I so agree...love my star cards

[@realJHerndon]

Who was Johnny Moore? Otherwise this is the greatest era of basketball ever

[@candacehenry1640]

Jason H between the 60s and 80s

[@wafsnipes23]

Yo! I have full sets of 87,88,89 Fleer along with tons of random cards kept safe. I don't even know where to start. Some guy who owns a cards store by me told me just to donate them! What the fuck? What's your advice on how to finally make money on these things? I have kept them locked up and they should be in great shape.

[@VideosByChaz]

Me, born in the 90's: Chris Mullin? Johnny Moore? JEFF Malone?

[@MrJBMORALES1950]

What does population mean?

[@patricialucero1767]

It means that they are certain number they exists

[@Michael-z6i2b]

I have clyde card and more u showed want to sell get back asap

[@DouglasLee9]

Apparently, I do not know NBA. Who is Jeff Malone?!?!? And how is his rookie worth over $1000? And lets add Johnny Moore to that! Worth more than HOFers.

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

Karl Malone's little brother! lol, just kidding. The pop report on his cards is low so finding a PSA 10 is more difficult, so supply and demand is the reason his card is so high. You're correct on the Johnny Moore, he should be on the list 👍thanks for the input!

[@DouglasLee9]

@@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR something that pack openers for the 86 fleer should look into.

[@candacehenry1640]

Now the Jordan 10 is 100 thousand

[@KPrayfortheworld]

Found the fleer Reggie Miller in my stash. Centering is awful but the card is crisp. Also found an 86 fleer James worthy 👍

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

Nice! Good find 👍

[@pcaz23]

i feel foolish for not knowing who johnny moore is. wtf lol

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

His card is so high in value because of how rare it is to find in PSA 10, gem mint condition. Not because he was a dominating force for the Spurs during his 10-year career. His highlights are over 520 games played, averaged 9.4 points, 7.4 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.96 steals per game, and a field goal percentage of 46.0. So, don't feel foolish. I had no idea who he was either lol.

[@pcaz23]

@@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR ..that's crazy ..didnt figure the rarity of the card would surpass the the value of bc the player ..

[@AusCardDad]

It wasnt just the low pop count of the card. There was normally a printing error on that particular card, a black dot in the top left.

[@davidjones1393]

THKS

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

Thanks!

[@freedomfight1933]

Dumb to leave out Star cards. Jordan 1984 #101 base true rookie card is clearly the grand daddy of the 80s cards. BGS 9.5 worth well over 1 million! BGS 9 still over $114k.

[@chriswells4028]

Would appreciate your feedback

[@Johnwick-wz8mf]

Really a psa card? Pay for certain time services that are never met. 20 day order took 53 days....close! PSA means please start awaiting you cards

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

lol, yeah they can take forever sometimes. They've got a TON of customers.

[@jamespoplin8409]

Johnny Moore going for 10k is prolly because nobody valued his card back in the day, so they didn't take care of it like the Jordan's and Hakeem's. Reminds me of when I was a kid, there was a card in a shop that was graded a 9 or a 10 and was going for a lot. I had never heard of the guy. The player's identity escapes me now, but he was a no-name catcher for the Cubs or Dodgers, I remember a blue uniform. His card was #1 in that set and most kids would rubber-band their cards together, usually with him in front. Fiding a card of his from that set in good condition became near impossible!

[@hallbags7444]

Is there a set better than 86 Fleer? Nah

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

For basketball? No way, 1986 Fleer is the absolute best in my opinion. Look at all those rookie cards! It's crazy Fleer started printing cards in that year and not Topps.

[@wandalanders8700]

@@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR do you are anyone know why topps quit printing those years? seems like I remember something about a buy out of another company ...just can't remember. By the way is there an address where I could send you something?

[@robertrobertson3754]

I'm not sure but I'm thinking the 75 set with the Knicks players in it

[@roderickedmond1292]

I have a Jordan 1993 I have Reggie Miller 1993

[@MrJBMORALES1950]

I have the rookie sticker set. I am looking to sell it. Let me know if anyone is interested.

[@paulgoble5678]

Johnny Moore??? Wth is that???

[@2of2collector81]

Hi I have the dumbest question ever asked. Do you think the junk wax era of cards will ever make a come back?

[@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR]

I think they will for sure, man. Collectors will start getting tired of the new stuff and will start looking at the old classics. I already am and a bunch of other guys comment about how they do as well. I think the popularity will start to grow in a couple of years if not sooner. You have to be careful with what you buy though, not all of it will make the cut. Jordan cards for sure are a safe bet. Baseball is Griffey, Bonds, Thomas, Chipper, etc.

[@2of2collector81]

Yeah am starting to buy all of those guys cards