Between 1983 and 1986, the Star Company held the only license to produce NBA cards, filling the void left when major manufacturers stepped away from the sport. Because these cards were distributed in sealed team bags rather than traditional wax packs, they were produced in much smaller quantities—often limited to roughly 5,000 sets per release. The Quest for the #101 "Grail"
Buying raw Star cards is incredibly risky due to the Shop At Home scandal and numerous "Type II" counterfeits. Experts recommend looking for these specific authentication markers : jordan star
: As of early 2026, there are zero copies graded PSA 10. Between 1983 and 1986, the Star Company held
. Often overshadowed by his iconic 1986 Fleer rookie, the Jordan "Star" cards—particularly the 1984-85 Star #101 XRC Go to product viewer dialog for this item. In the world of high-stakes sports card collecting,
In the world of high-stakes sports card collecting, few names carry more weight than Michael Jordan , and no cards are currently more debated or coveted than his Star Company issues
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