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Just plain awesome Jordan inserts that won't break the bank!
Date posted: Nov 12, 2010
By Matt Cassidy
This blog post is a pure celebration of some of the awesome Michael Jordan insert cards that you can typically add to your collection for between $10 and $50. They are all readily available on eBay however remain some of the most sought-after, standout cards for Michael Jordan cards collections.
These cards were all printed when Jordan was in his prime playing in the NBA which gives them the added appeal of the era. I am a big fan of the 90's era also so these cards really stand out for me.
Be sure to let us know if you think I have left anything noteworthy out and I will update the list. So let's celebrate some sweet but inexpensive Jordans...
1993-94 Michael Jordan Fleer Ultra Scoring Kings
No Michael Jordan cards collection is complete without this spectacular card! It is printed on lightening colored foil and features a gloss photo of Jordan screaming to a shot.
Typically available regularly on eBay you can pick it up for around the $50 mark.
Check for foil chipping on the edges and surface wear due to the foil also.
1993-94 Fleer Living Legends
This has to be one of the best 'cheap' Michael Jordan inserts that you can pick up readily on eBay. I often see this card sell for less than $10!
For a card from back in the day of Jordan's reign featuring full gloss and full gold foil this is a deal you can't miss!
As with all foil cards check for foil chipping on the edges and surface wear.
1992-93 Fleer All-Star Weekend
Ah - old school goodness! Doesn't this card remind you of the early days of collecting before everything became over done?
This very nice card can usually be bought on eBay for around the $20 mark.
This card is often badly un-centered and the blue border can easily chip.
1995-96 eMotion N-Tense
This card, like the Jordan Living Legends, is an explosion of gold foil. This one tops it off with some very nice soapy styled foil in the lettering and texturizing of the gold foil.
Not as easy to track down on eBay but still fairly common this card stands out in all great Michael Jordan card collections!
Edge chipping is the biggest problem for this card which can include the back.
1993-94 Fleer Ultra Power In The Key
This post is turning into a bit of a celebration of foil Michael Jordan cards! The 90's were a great period for foil and this card is no exception. Featuring textured and very colorful foil this one will stand out in your collection.
Commonly available for sale on eBay and often selling well below the $20 mark you can add this one very easily to your collection.
Edge chipping is the biggest problem for this card which can include the back.
1992-93 Topps Stadium Club Michael Jordan Beam Team
This nice Jordan insert is the first in the now famous and well re-used style for Topps Stadium Club's Beam Team sets.
This card is also available in a Members Only version - for more information please see: What is the 'Members Only' Beam Team?
This card can suffer from poor centering and foil flaking in the 'Stadium Club' stamp just about Jordan's name at the bottom.
1993-94 Fleer Ultra Famous Nickname
I think this card is cool. It is far from expensive or rare however it celebrates one of the most well know nicknames of all time. And the smashed backboard in the background is a nice touch!
I've seen some edge chipping but otherwise this card is generally in top condition.
Michael Jordan Famous Nickname
1992-93 Fleer Total D
I thought this would be a really nice card to finish off this blog post with. It is an old school card featuring Jordan in his defensive duties as opposed to flying to the ring like we usually see on his cards. This card was available only in certain packs almost 20 years ago meaning it is a rare card to find in great condition.
It is relatively commonly available on eBay - just check the centering and chipping of the black bordered edges.
I hope that I have inspired you to track down some great albeit inexpensive new Michael Jordan insert cards to add to your collection. Check out my entire Buy Michael Jordan Cards section for a listing of all sorts of great cards to look into buying.
Happy collecting.