It doesn't hurt that this set is known for becoming the home of  the most famous basketball rookie card of all time. The classic Michael Jordan  rookie card from the 86-87 Fleer set will forever go down as one of the greatest sports cards of all time.

Even if you are not an avid collector, chances are you have seen a Jordan rookie--or at least a picture.  Although Jordan’s rookie year was actually the 1984-1985 season, Fleer did not release its first basketball set until the fall of 1986.  MJ’s first ever rookie card was the 1984-85 Star rookie card, appraising at $2,500 according to the most recent Beckett. Although the MJ Fleer Rookie card is not worth as much as the Star rookie card, it is a much more popular rookie card for collectors and considered the 'real' Jordan rookie since Star sets were only available via mail in order rather than in wax packs.

To this day, MJ’s BGS 9.0 and BGS 9.5 graded rookie cards are one of the most popular cards listed on Ebay, and have been sold for some incredible amounts of money recently.  In the spring of 2012, a Jordan rookie buyback Auto BGS 9 with a serial numbered 4/23 was listed with a  $30,000 Buy it Now price. Many of the BGS 9.5 Rookie cards from this Set are in high demand on Ebay as well. Even a BGS 9.5 graded Magic Johnson from this set recently sold for 325.00.  Your run of the mill near mint type Jordan card will run $400-800.  With this card, condition--even the tiniest spot or microscopic nick can mean hundreds of dollars in value.

Another huge collector’s bonus for fans of the 1986-87 Fleer basketball set is that there are lots of unopened packs still circulating around Ebay. This means that collectors can still snag BGS9.5 Rookie cards of Jordan, and other star players from this year. BGS 9.5 MJ rookie cards will go for anywhere from $4-5,000 a piece on Ebay, and are one of the most popular high price items for sports collectors. The potential to land a BGS9.5 rookie card from an NBA Hall of Famer makes unopened packs of 86-87 Fleer true collectors’ gold, and one of the most popular vintage packs of all time.  Typically there are three Jordan rookie cards in an unopened box.

There are a lot more star players than MJ circulating in the 86-87 Fleer set. Charles Barkley also has his rookie card this year, going for a very reasonable $50.00 according to Becket with his BGS 9.5’s going for $300-400.  Other Hall of Famers who have rookie cards in this set are Clyde Drexler, Patrick Ewing, Karl Malone, Hakeem Olajuwon, Isaiah Thomas, Dominique Wilkins, and James Worthy! This is an incredible list of players who have classic rookie cards in the 86-87 set. I still believe for long term collectors one of the best bargains around is purchasing PSA-graded unopened packs from the 86-87 Fleer NBA season, as well as unopened wax boxes (but they're not for the light of wallet!).

On top of this incredible batch of Hall Of Famers, this set also features base cards of Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Larry Bird, Julius Erving, Dennis Johnson, Bill Walton, and Magic Johnson. Other rookie cards from this set include Manute Bol, Danny Ainge, Chris Mullin, Spud Webb, Doc Rivers and Dan Majerle. This is truly one of the most incredible basketball rookie sets ever assembled.

And don't forget the sticker set, which also features some valuable cards of some of the above players, including Jordan.

With the classic design of the 86-87 Fleer basketball set combined with a good majority of the greatest basketball players of all time having rookie cards, or base cards in the set- it is easy to see why this year for Fleer will always go down as one of the premier sets in basketball card history.

The 86-87 Fleer design is so popular among collectors that they even remade the 2008-2009 Fleer set with the classic 86-87 design. I would like to see more remakes of this classic set in the future, and I believe some 1986-87 Fleer hologram remakes will be avid among collectors as well. It will be interesting to see how this timeless classic will flourish in the near future with vintage basketball collectors.

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Patrick Ewing 1986-87 Fleer Sticker RC #6 BGS 8 HTG $40.00 Time Remaining: 51m Buy It Now for only: $40.00

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Although Durant has had a ton of success the past few seasons reaching the conference finals in back to back years and winning three scores titles, his status hasn't quite reached that of  James.  Durant hasn't not hit his marketing peak yet, and according to some recent Beckett and eBay information has more upside than James going forward.  Of course, multiple NBA titles by King James could change that.

The market for LeBron  seems to have cooled off quite a bit, with many of his highest priced items on ebay($5,000-20,000) not selling recently. Out of the 50 listings for Lebron James autographs priced at over$ 5,000 in a recent period, only three sold over a two-week period.   A Kevin Durant 2007 Masterpiece 1/1 Autographed Superfractor jersey rookie card sold for over $10,000 with 41 bids total!

On the current Beckett Hot list, there are no James cards listed, while Durant’s SP Authentic JSY AU RC went up to the number 2 spot! This is a remarkable jump figuring it was at number 15 last month. Durant’s top chrome rookie card also vaulted into the top 15 on the Beckett hot list.

Let’s examine a little closer some other recent Kevin Durant sales on ebay.   A 2007-08 Topps Finest Durant rookie card #71 BGS 9.5 GEM MINT recently went for a whopping $10,000 and had 29 bids total. His 2007-08 Exquisite autograph four-color patch rookie card numbered to 99 and graded mint, sold for $9,999. Even a used practice jersey of the OKC star recently went for an incredible $5,000.   His Exquisite AUTO Patch Rc’s are regularly offered on Ebay for over $3,000, with 2 non graded ones attracting over 20 bids each and selling for over $2,000 in the last few weeks.  The market appears to be red hot for Durant, as collectors are eying him the next big thing in the hobby marketplace.

Although uncertainly saw James autographs and rookie cards cool off a tad in the market, he has still had some recent huge sales on eBay. LeBron’s Exquisite Rookie Auto Patch BGS 9 recently was sold for over $12,000 and had 17 bids. He had another Exquisite Auto Patch BGS 9 rookie sell for over$ 11,000 as well recently.  The 2 Exquisite Rc Auto patch cards were his only sales over $10,000 in the past few weeks.

With a huge showing to end the NBA season, Durant could very well be the hottest NBA star for collectors going into next season. His potential is limitless on the court and he's considered a hard working, good citizen off it. Look for James autographs and rookie cards to maintain a strong presence with Durant making a strong push going forward.

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2003-04 SP Signature Edition Lebron James rookie/ Darius Miles Dual Auto $398.00 Time Remaining: 10h 52m Buy It Now for only: $550.00

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(5) 2003 UD Lebron James 21 Card ROOKIE Factory Sealed Box-Look for $2,000 Auto! $99.23 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 17h 3m

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KEVIN DURANT Oklahoma City Thunder auto signed 16x20 framed PSA/DNA $275.00 Time Remaining: 44m Buy It Now for only: $275.00

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Kevin Durant Signed Autograph Auto 11x14 GAI COA (8808) $130.00 Time Remaining: 1h 41m Buy It Now for only: $130.00

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The  cocktail of excitement and the adrenaline of the moment surging through your veins is unlike anything else. Even after hunting for basketball autographs for years, the joy of seeing your hardwood hero in person is unequaled and never loses its appeal. But now that you have the autograph, the next question is what to do with it now?

Basketball signatures are best protected in an autographed basketball display case, which is a must for keeping dust and outside contaminants from getting to the ball and potentially ruining it. The condition of the autograph plays a large part in the overall value of the autographed piece as maximum worth can be given to an item in mint condition. Dust and wear becomes immediately apparent unless housed properly in a display case. The most ideal display case is a glass one, as the whole point of getting an autograph is to show it off to friends and family, instantly becoming the recipient of jealousy and awe.

Glass or high quality acrylic display cases can be purchased online through links here on Hoops Collector. Prices for cases range from $15 to upwards of $200 depending on the quality and size of the case needed. High quality acrylic cases have the same appearance as glass cases for a fraction of the price.

To the casual observer the difference is tough to spot. The memorabilia will remain safe inside and avoid any kind of dust or other contamination. However, for the most valued signed merchandise, it is highly suggested to purchase a glass display case. These cases are typically $100 or more; again, depending on size and shape. There are cases for signed jerseys, basketballs, trading cards, and photos, each with a stand or hook for the prized basketball signature.Once placed in a protective case, be sure to keep the autograph in the box, avoiding handling it as much as possible, as this is one of the leading causes of wear.

So if you ever have the good fortune to receive an autograph, remember that a basketball signature is best protected in a display case. So don't waste time and immediately get that item into a protective case before it gets ruined.  There are hundreds of very nice different cases available on eBay.  Click here to see what's available.   Another good source with fast shipping is Amazon.

The first name that comes to mind when discussing most desired items in the sport would be, of course, Michael Jordan autographs.  MJ has been retired for awhile now, but he still enjoys universal popularity.  Rookie Jordan autographed memorabilia is extremely popular, as it predates the rise of basketball as a popular signed collectible market.  But anything signed by his Airness brings a premium of several hundred dollars.  He has an exclusive autograph deal with Upper Deck, which markets a line of Jordan autographs and you can find signed Jordan cards inside a lot of the basketball card products if you\'re lucky enough to pull one.  Today, 8x10 autographs of Jordan will set you back around several hundred dollars.

He\'s not the toughest autograph for collectors, though.  Among pro basketball Hall of Famers, you\'d be hard pressed to find anyone whose signed collectibles go for more than the late Maurice Stokes.  There simply are not any signed jerseys of the star who died much too young.  If you can find anything with a Stokes autograph, you will have a lot of competition and likely have to bid well into the hundreds to get it.

The player who is not only tough to find but also popular is Pete Maravich.  Dead of a heart attack before age 50, Maravich was fairly generous with his autograph and his widow has released a large quantity of Maravich signed checks into the hobby, but a Maravich autograph is always in demand because of his enormous popularity in the 1960s and 70s.  A Maravich autographed ball will set you back at least $2000-3000 in good shape if it is authenticated, a signed 8x10 up to $500-600 and anything else at least $200-400.  Wilt Chamberlain also died young and you will not touch a Wilt autograph for less than $100 in any shape or form, again provided it has the stamp of approval from a respected autograph authenticator.

Reggie Lewis was a very popular Celtics player who died in his prime and Lewis signed items carry a premium with photographs typically going for at least $100 and basketballs upward of $300.

Joe Fulks is another Hall of Famer who carries a premium price tag.  Fulks was elected to the Hall in 1977.

There are other players falling into the rare sports memorabilia category because of their untimely death, but with the popularity of the NBA today, the real value is in the NBA superstars.   Basketball autographs today mean new Kobe Bryant autographed cards tucked into packs of Panini America's cards or a signed Dwyane Wade poster.  They have value now, but once those players reach Hall of Fame status, they will redefine the market for NBA signed collectibles because of the league and its worldwide growth.

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As a general rule, the older the better.  Card companies made so many cards from the late 1980s to the mid-2000s that only the scarce 1/1 autographed insert cards carrry a lot of value.  It's tough to find anyone willing to buy anything from that era--even the once sought after David Robinson rookie card.  There are simply too many of them out there.

High grade 1957-58 Topps basketball as well as 1961-62 Fleer and 1969-70 Topps can be worth owning.  There are, of course, rookie cards that are valuable like the 1970-71 Topps Pete Maravich, the 1972-73 Julius Erving and the 1980-81 Topps Larry Bird-Magic Johnson combo card.

Common cards from the 1970s are worth around 75 cents to a buck if they're in very, very sharp condition.  The 1986-87 through 88-89 Fleer basketball card sets do have their fans as well.  Michael Jordan sports cards are always of interest--especially those 1990s insert cards.  And yes, we say Jordan sports cards because Michael does appear on a few baseball cards as well, although none are especially valuable.

Released recently, the new Beckett Annual Basketball Card Price Guide #19 features a current star and a former legend on the cover:  Derrick Rose and Michael Jordan.  It's a must have for those with large collections, those trying to identify older cards or those who simply want a great reference guide for some of those obscure issues from years past.

More than 280,000 cards are priced in this softcover book.  It's a virtually complete checklist for nearly every basketball card set ever made; whether it was a regional issue available only in a certain area or those mainstream cards they've been printing for decades.

You'll find the value of basketball cards from the first bubble gum card set that depicted most players from the NBA--the 1948 Bowman set that features the highly priced George Mikan rookie card--to sets and insert cards from the last few years.

For collectors, it's the checklist that's most valuable.  Values can be subjective but knowing which cards you're missing for your set is great information to have.

Published just before the start of the 2011-12 season, the Beckett Basketball Card Price Guide  has a complete checklists and pricing for every important basketball card set from 1910 to present including NBA, WNBA, amateur and foreign players.   In addition to basketball cards cards it also provides pricing on the various coins, cups, stickers and figurines issued over the years. It shows a sample photo for most base sets and inserts, which is great for identifying cards.

Don't expect your local dealer to pay 'book price' if you're trying to sell.  The value of basketball cards really depends on what he can sell them for--if he can sell them at all--and he needs at least a 50% profit margin and willing buyers for any transaction to make sense.  We'd highly recommend the Beckett guides for collectors who have an interest in expanding their collections or simply wanting to know more about the cards that have been produced over the years.  You can order it on Amazon.com.

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The league's greatest players convene but once a year.  The 1950s gave us George Mikan, and later Bill Russell and Bob Cousy.  The '60s had Wilt and Oscar.  The '70s brought us Pistol Pete, Clyde the Glide and the'80s launched the Jordan/Bird/Magic era.  The NBA All-Star Game is a showcase for greatness.  The one constant from a collecting standpoint have been the ticket stubs and programs that attendees brought home.

Keep in mind that the number of fans in attendance pales in comparison to baseball's annual Midsummer Classic.  While 45 or 50,000 may see baseball's All-Star Game, NBA arenas usually didn't seat that many back in the early days.  Most times, the NBA All-Star Game is played in front of less than 20,000.  At times through history, attendance was much less than that.  That means there aren't that many surviving programs left from those early days.  In later years, the print run has increased a bit, keeping values lower--but there still aren't that many around.  In our humble opinion, the program is better than a trading card which has just a front and a back.  The program tells a story.  Who played.  Where the game was.  The history.  Ads that take us back in time.  If the program is scored, it might even tell the story of the game.

The first NBA All-Star Game was played in 1951.  It's a rare one, but we do see 1952 and '53 programs on eBay sometimes.  A '52, signed by Cousy and Mikan recently sold for $610.  Two '53 programs from the game in Fort Wayne (that's where the Pistons played prior to moving to Detroit) sold for $867 and $1,052 a week apart.

The '59 program in Detroit?  Worth about $300-400.  The 1965 NBA All-Star game was in St. Louis, home of the Hawks.  Three programs from that game sold in a short period of time for $200-250.

The 1968 game at the new Madison Square Garden had great attendance--over 18,000---and the program sold for a few bucks that day now sells for around $100-130.

Only about 12,000 attended the 1969 game, but that program is worth a little less.

The real bargains in NBA All-Star programs are in the '70s and '80s.  The' 73, '76 and '77 editions are very common.  Too many were made and you can find them for less than $50, sometimes much less.  They're still cool, even if they'll not likely gain a lot of value in the coming years.

Even programs from Michael Jordan's first NBA All-Star game or those from the early Bird/Magic years are cheap...less than $20 for most.  It's a great niche to start collecting.  You can build quite a collection of little conversation pieces for not that much money.

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After being cut twice by two teams in December, Lin finally landed in New York where he was promptly shipped to the NBA-D League, then recalled.  Most assumed it would be for a short time.   It looks like they were dead wrong.  Jeremy Lin might have found the right team at the right time.

Lin's 38-point effort against the Lakers on February 10 capped a furious week for the Harvard grad.  He went from supersub to clutch performer to pop culture star in a matter of days, a remarkable transformation in any sport.  He scored more points in his first three games as a starter than any player since the ABA and NBA merged some 35 years ago.  He became the big story of the NBA in a matter of days.  A couple of games may have been a fluke but Lin looks like a serious player and while he's as American as they come, his Asian heritage has also ignited interest in the Far East.

Lin jerseys were the biggest sellers on Amazon.com, with orders coming in from Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and elsewhere.

Lin photos aren't easy to find but they're out there.  He was an undrafted free agent in 2010 before signing with the Golden State Warriors so you can find a few rookie cards and pictures online.  Lin's autographed rookie cards have gone up by hundreds of dollars with insatiable demand pushing prices higher by the hour on eBay.  You can see them here.  You can also find Lin photographic posters via this link to Amazon.com. They're quite nice.

Fans have been clamoring in New York for Lin jerseys and that's kept manufacturers busy this week.  But you don't have to live in the city to get one.  Lin does have some Knicks shirts and jerseys in the online market already.  You can find them via FansEdge.com or via the above link to Amazon.  Just type "Jeremy Lin jersey" into the search box.

As one of the best California high school players several years ago, Lin photos from his high school days are published in a lot of places online.  He didn't get a ton of coverage at Harvard but he was big enough to be featured in an article on the Crimson in Sports Illustrated during his career on campus.  Now, you have your pick from pictures from his rookie season with the Warriors or the fresh prints and posters from his history-making week with the Knicks--all while wearing your Jeremy Lin jersey of course.

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As is the case with dynamic rookie seasons, it doesn’t matter that a player gets better in their second year or third year; the “newness” has worn off.  An athletic freak like Griffin is capable of still bringing people off their seats with an amazing dunk, but the fans and collectors not only want to see dunks, but wins as well.  The leash is still there, but its way smaller than you might expect.  Then Chris Paul showed up…

The arrival of Chris Paul to the Clippers meant one thing to Griffin: the grace period was over with a bang.  Whereas other hobby superstars of recent memory had at least a season or two after their rookie year to grow into their role and lead their team to the playoffs and beyond, Griffin will not have the same luxury.  Nobody expected Yao Ming or LeBron James, the last two overly-hyped rookies and “sure things” to come into the NBA, to win championships right away.  Griffin is the first true sports star of the Youtube and Twitter era, and in a world where social media and immediacy has also affected how cards are collected, people want results right away.  It was why Blake’s cards shot up so high as they did last season and why they can drop just as quickly if the Clippers don’t show signs of living up to the hype.

Here are some Blake Griffin rookie card sales numbers to look at.  In the 90 days before Chris Paul was traded to the Clippers (which included the prolonged NBA lockout), Blake’s rookie cards were selling for an average of $162.79 (601 cards sold) on eBay, including an amazing $32,000.32 for his 1/1 National Treasures Logoman Autograph card.  This was a huge drop from the $243.34 (1,949 cards sold) average that Blake cards enjoyed during the stretch in the regular season (from February to April) when Griffin was racking up awards and accolades.  Since the trade for Paul, the average actually has dropped to $149.13 (569 cards sold), and that even included the sale of the 1/1 National Treasures card again for $38,032. The Clippers have gotten off to a solid start to the season, but it was not the world-beating “Lob City” that people were expecting.

Crazy as this might sound and real world statistical evidence proves otherwise, Blake Griffin has been a hobby disappointment in his second year so far.  And it shows in the softening of his card values.

Now should you expect this slide to continue if the Clippers continue to just be a “solid” team and not a championship contender?  Unfortunately for Griffin collectors who bought way too high last year, the answer is a definite “yes.”  Last year was a lightning in a bottle moment where the demand for Griffin’s cards was bringing in money from both the hardcore collectors and the casual fans who wanted a piece of the action because they caught a Blake highlight on Sportscenter.  Now that collectors are moving on to other players like Ricky Rubio and eagerly anticipating the first official cards of the 2011-12 season, the money is not there in the Griffin market.

Now, this is great news if you’re more of a Griffin collector and not a Griffin investor.   If you’re not willing to break the bank with a National Treasures or Upper Deck Exquisite rookie of Blake, several key rookie cards right now can be had for significantly less than what they were during the madness of last season.

The 2009-10 Playoff Contenders Rookie Ticket Autograph comes with a great pedigree from football and was one of Griffin's most desirable rookie cards overall, averaging $243.73 for ungraded copies during the first few months of 2011, but now can be had in the $150-$170 range.

Another card with a history is the Crown Royale die cuts and it averaged a staggering $307.39 per ungraded card.  Now it can be had for as low as $185 on eBay, although it still easily cracks the $200 barrier regularly.

A vastly underrated on-card autograph featuring Blake is from 2009-10 Classics.  With a focus more on the legends in the game for that product, Blake’s rookie that is numbered to 499 can now be had for anywhere between $190-$225, which amazingly was not that far from its average during Blakeamania ($210.16).

If you have no interest in autographs, Blake’s best non-autograph rookies comes from Topps final hurrah in basketball before they lost their NBA license.  While you can pick up a Chrome rookie numbered to 999 for less than $100 and even for as low as $50 last year, the Chrome refractors rival many of Blake’s autograph rookie cards.  Last year the refractors that were numbered to 500 averages to around $208 and now can be had for practically half at $104.76.

Because of the fickle nature of collectors, unless Blake somehow manages to win an NBA MVP in the next two seasons (possible) or win an NBA championship (longshot, but not totally out of the question), you will never see those numbers reach the astronomical heights that they achieved last season.  The somewhat sobering reality is that by then, we will have all moved on to the proverbial “next one.”  You can check out what Blake Griffin rookie cards are available on eBay now by clicking here. here.

The shortage of Air Jordan Concords in retail stores is very similar to the craze that happened when Microsoft's new Xbox 360 hits stores in the US in 2005. That release also led to a lot of violence and it brought out the worst in people. If the people in line for those Xbox products knew that they were available on eBay, even though they were unavailable anywhere else, they may not have resorted to such barbaric measures to try to get one. The Jordan 11 Concord shoes are truly a hot commodity right now, but they, too, can be found on eBay. All it takes is a quick eBay search and you'll find the shoes in all sizes and different colors.

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There are several reasons why these shoes are so popular and so in-demand. One of the main draws behind the Air Jordan is in the name alone. Michael Jordan is considered the greatest player ever, and people who play basketball--or just walk around-- while wearing the shoes feel like they are carrying on his legacy. Jordan's line of basketball shoes are definitely high-quality.  They also represent the latest edition in a long line of Air Jordans.   There are thousands of people who collect Air Jordans.  Maybe you're won of them.  If you consider the comfort, style and legacy surrounding the shoes, they are worth every penny of the purchase price.

Air Jordan Concords have been released at a time when people are getting a little bit more money back in their pockets. The US economy has begun a slow, time-consuming crawl out of a recession, and people are growing more confident in the markets now. They are more willing to spend money now since there is a little less worry or if disappearing. These Air Jordan XI retro shoes have always been a popular brand of shoe, and the new Concords are no exception.

The stock of Air Jordan shoes on eBay virtually never runs out. You can avoid all of the hassle and forget about overpaying by buying in a fair market situation. Make sure you get the correct size, and it would be a great idea to contact the seller personally to make sure the listing is correct. If you can find the correct size for the Air Jordan shoes on eBay, you'll save money and be guaranteed to get your own pair.

There's no hurry to get Air Jordan Concords from the stores. Even though places like FootLocker, Payless and others may run out of stock, eBay will always have at least a few pairs of the great Air Jordan shoes for sale.

Even after his last stint with the Washington Wizards ended in 2003, Michael Jordan memorabilia continues to be some of the most highly sought-after pieces from any player of any sport. Jordan's legacy continues on through his autographs, which still sell at a brisk pace.

The world's infatuation with MJ stems from not only the greatness that he displayed throughout the years with the Chicago Bulls but also in the rivalries that he was a part of with players like Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and Isiah Thomas. Legendary games with some of the best players ever to play the game of basketball allowed Jordan to rise to almost god-like prominence amongst sports fans.

Even at today's sports collectors shows where Kobe Bryant autographed memorabilia and other products signed by NBA superstars are prevalent and in high demand, it is still Michael Jordan's signature that is one of the most sought after. Due to his career 30 PPG, 6 RPG, and 5 APG averages and his almost unheard of 50% career shooting from the field, Jordan continues to remain a basketball icon in today's society. His court presence, the ability to lead his teammates, and the patented Michael Jordan swagger all make #23 one of the greatest legends in all of sports.

Rare items such as Jordan autographs  and other pieces of history from his days at North Carolina are still some of the most expensive pieces at auctions and memorabilia stores all over the nation. Due to his lack of prominence in college (even though he was an All-American during his senior year), it is difficult to find items that date back to his days under legendary head coach Dean Smith. For this reason, autographed sneakers, jerseys, and other North Carolina items demand big money on the open market.

Michael Jordan rookie cards--signed or unsigned--might actually be a bargain right now.

Another expensive set of Jordan items are from his days on the Olympic Dream Team with many of his fellow NBA rivals. The Dream Team, to this day, is still considered the greatest group of basketball players to ever play in the Olympics. As this type of memorabilia is also rare in comparison to his Chicago Bulls merchandise, basketballs, shoes, and jerseys all highly sought after within the industry.

As years pass and  autographed basketballs and other general sports items become even more scarce, their value and the demand for these pieces will ultimately increase.  MJ's contract with Upper Deck Authenticated has pushed more Michael Jordan autographs into the marketplace, but like Ruth, Mantle, Gretzky and other sports icons, there just aren't enough to go around.

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