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Aug 12, 2010: The Real Star Co Cards Story - Interview with renowed Star cards expert Steve Taft
There is much incorrect information surrounding the rumoured unauthorized reprinting of some of the early Star Co sets in the 1990's. Most sources state that the 1984-85 Michael Jordan XRC was included and reprinted using the original printing plates. As you will see this is not true however many Star cards have been reprinted and counterfeited...
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June 18, 2010: Collecting Michael Jordan History in Cards Part Two - NBA Finals Cards
Part two in my Jordan cards in history series will discuss the awesome cards available which document the two Bulls three-peats of the 1990's NBA Finals Series. Every great Jordan cards collection should document this historic era!
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June 02, 2010: Collecting Michael Jordan History in Cards Part One - The Early Years
This post is the first in a multi-part series I will write, as time allows, discussing the cards available which document the history of Michael Jordan's career. All great collections should record moments in time and what better way than to deliberately collect cards from different eras of Jordan's career.
This part discusses the early years - it may surprise some that you can document Jordan's early career without spending thousands of dollars on rookie cards...
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May 02, 2010: Do your Michael Jordan cards justice and display them in style
No great Michael Jordan cards collection should be locked away in a folder stored in a cupboard! Being visual pieces your Jordan cards collection should be out for viewing - the post contains some ideas for displaying your cards.
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Apr 09, 2010: Now is the best time to buy a Michael Jordan rookie card
The Michael Jordan rookie card enjoys its 25th anniversary this year - this Christmas this card will be hot property. That makes now the best time to pick up your Michael Jordan rookie card.
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Mar 18, 2010: Cards recommended for new Jordan collectors
Are you new to collecting Michael Jordan cards? Or back from a long stint away from the hobby? This post will give you some ideas for easing into collecting Jordan cards without spending a fortune.
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Mar 10, 2010: Top ten Michael Jordan dunks
For something a little different I thought I'd share with you the top ten Michael Jordan dunks throughout his NBA career. Even if you've seen these before I highly recommend checking it out again...
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Feb 19, 2010: Help identify these nice, rare Michael Jordan cards
Jordan cards collector Roy from Kentucky has sent in a couple of scans of some very nice (and obviously very rare) Michael Jordan cards in his collection. We are looking for some help to identify these cards...
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Jan 27, 2010: Awesome Michael Jordan Card Collections - part one
There is no better way to check out a fellow collector's collection than having it shown off by the collector him or her self! Here we have pulled together some awesome Michael Jordan card collection videos.
Warning: may make you very jealous and result in an insatiable urge to hit eBay!
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Jan 22, 2010: Graded Michael Jordan Cards
If you're new to collecting Michael Jordan cards you may be wondering why card grading is so important sometimes and why graded cards can sell for so much more than ungraded copies. In this post we will look at card grading - what it is, why it can be important, where you can have cards graded and how they can sell for much more.
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Jan 08, 2010: Michael Jordan Die Cut Cards
The beauty of Michael Jordan die-cut cards as showpieces of your collection.
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Dec 11, 2009: How to become a respected Michael Jordan cards dealer
How would you like to run a Jordan cards dealing business online? Trade in Jordan cards and you can invest the profits back into your collection or keep the best cards yourself... and have a great time doing it.
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Nov 21, 2009: Are you a fan of another famous number 23? LeBron James cards is now online
For everyone who is a fan of that other famous number 23 we have just launched a parallel site all about LeBron James cards.
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Nov 05, 2009: Own the first four complete sets of Jordan Fleer basketball cards - including a graded 10 Michael Jordan rookie card
A unique opportunity has shown up on eBay - you have the chance to purchase a single owner set of the first four Fleer NBA basketball sets. Included is a graded Michael Jordan rookie card!
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Oct 30, 2009: Don't forget the thrill of the hunt - Jordan cards in box breaks
In today's inter-connected world it is easier than ever before to buy single Michael Jordan cards. Almost any Jordan card you could be after is for sale somewhere in the world on sites like eBay. But don't forget that thrill that comes with cracking a box!
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Oct 28, 2009: Michael Jordan Cards are popular as ever in Australia
In his prime Michael Jordan was massive in Australia and his cards were not far behind. Air Jordan is a popular as ever in Australia with a very healthy marketplace for his cards and memorabilia...
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Oct 11, 2009: Christmas Gift Ideas - Michael Jordan Cards
If you've got a basketball or Jordan fan on your 'to buy for' Christmas list the perfect Christmas gift could be a Michael Jordan card. We will take you through some popular cards and the prices they sell for in this post...
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Oct 02, 2009: Michael Jordan Gold Cards
There are some very nice baketball cards featuring Michael Jordan which are coated in 22 karat and often, aptly, 23 karat gold. Don't assume these cards are overly expensive either - you can very easily add a Jordan gold card to your collection...
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Sept 19, 2009: Michael Jordan Inducted to the NBA Hall of Fame
The greatest basketball player of all time has been inducted to the NBA Hall of Fame along with fellow NBA greats David Robinson and John Stockon...
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Sept 05, 2009: Michael Jordan Jersey Cards
Not only can you get some great Michael Jordan patch jersey cards these days but your collection should also reflect the history of Jordan's career including recording the different jerseys he wore when playing with various teams...
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Aug 07, 2009: Choosing a Michael Jordan autograph card
If you're interested in adding a Michael Jordan auto card to your collection be sure to consider a few points before investing a fair amount of money to be sure you get the card you are after...
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Jul 26, 2009: Michael Jordan Cards Price Guide
Regular readers of our blog may not have noticed our new addition (by popular demand) to the Jordan Cards website. We now have a realistic, free Jordan cards price guide...
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Jul 18, 2009: Interview with respected Jordan cards dealer Hanizena
Today we chat with worldwide respected and successful Jordan cards dealer Hanizena. Hani shares some of his knowledge of the industry and talks about the $350000 listing he placed on eBay back in mid June 2009...
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Jul 05, 2009: Spamming eBay buyers and bidders to increase your sales value
I have noticed a trend among some online trading card dealers which seems to be contributing to their sales values increasing well above average. They are spamming past buyers and bidders...
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Jun 21, 2009: Re-live the historic Chicago Bulls dynasty of the 1990's
What Jordan collector doesn't remember the two three-peats of the 90's when the Bulls took six titles in the NBA? You can re-live the period on a DVD of the Bulls wins of the 1990's...
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Jun 19, 2009: Own cards featuring Michael Jordan's 4 different jersey numbers
There are four different jersey numbers that Michael Jordan wore throughout his career that you can own a card featuring.
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Jun 14, 2009: The 'Yellow' 1989-90 Hoops Jordan card...
Every now and then a Jordan card from the 1989-90 Hoops set with a yellow background will appear. The normal set has a white background and this card is identical in every way except the background.
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Jun 10, 2009: Is this the most expensive Jordan card lot ever on eBay?
A US$350,000 Jordan cards lot has appeared on eBay - check out this spectacular assortment of cards!
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Jun 08, 2009: Jordan trivia: Why did Michael Jordan choose the number 23?
How did Michael Jordan come to choose the jersey number now widely associated with greatness - the number 23?
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Jun 03, 2009: Value of Michael Jordan cards on eBay
So what should you pay for a Michael Jordan card online? Should you go to the whole book value or are there other factors in play? Conversely, what should you expect to sell Jordan cards for online?
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May 31, 2009: Top ten Michael Jordan cards of all time
My personal top 10 Michael Jordan cards. A list composed of sentimental favorites and just plain awesome must-have cards...
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May 24, 2009: What is the 'Members Only' Beam Team?
Beware of this card! There is a big difference between a Members Only Beam Team and a standard Beam Team. The early 90's Topps Stadium Club inserts should be bought, sold and traded very carefully.
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May 12, 2009: Michael Jordan's election to the NBA Hall of Fame
It was inevitable but the time has finally come for Air Jordan to be elected to the NBA Hall of Fame. Jordan hasn't played in an NBA game since 2003 - so why did it take so long for his election? And what will this do the the value of Jordan trading cards?
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May 04, 2009: Michael Jordan buy-back autograph cards
Being an early 90's card fan I think the idea of buy-back autographs is unbeatable - and Jordan has some awesome cards on offer if you can track them down (and are prepared to part with a good amount of cash).
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Apr 23, 2009: Why isn't the 1984 Star Jordan card considered his rookie card?
The first Michael Jordan official NBA card isn't widely considered his rookie card. Find out what series of events lead to this and why the Fleer card two years later took its place.
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Apr 14, 2009: Buying a Michael Jordan rookie card online
One of the world's most counterfeited cards - the Michael Jordan rookie card. How to ensure you purchase a legitimate card.
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Mar 20, 2009: What to look for in the condition of a card
There are a range of qualities you need to thoroughly check for before you purchase your latest addition to your collection.
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Mar 08, 2009: Selling Michael Jordan cards with eBay
Top ten ways to help when selling Michael Jordan cards online...
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Feb 11, 2009: No more NBA cards for Upper Deck, Topps, Bowman...
The NBA have announced an exclusive license for the production of NBA basketball cards which doesn't include Upper Deck, Topps or Bowman.
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Feb 09, 2009: Tips for buying Jordan cards from eBay
The top six points I find valuable when searching out trading cards on eBay...
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