Michael Jordan 1986 Fleer
1986-87 Fleer Basketball · #57
Values as of Sep 26, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Sales history
| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Base | PSA 10 | $384,000 | Fanatics Collect auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Base | PSA 10 | $414,800 incl. premium | Heritage Auctions auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jul 18, 2021 | Base | PSA 10 | $840,000 incl. premium | Fanatics Collect / PWCC Premier auction | Verified | Open |
| Feb 4, 2021 | Base | PSA 10 | $645,000 incl. premium | Heritage Auctions auction | Cross-checked | Open |
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Price chart
Base · PSA 10
Graded population
| Version | Grader | Grade | Count | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | PSA | 10 | 335 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
Population counts copies graded by one company in one grade. It is not a print run and it grows with every submission. Why population is not print run
Grading math for this card
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Formula from Grading: condition, uncertainty, and economics: grading pays only if your honest chance of the high grade exceeds (raw net + cost − other-outcome net) ÷ (high-grade net − other-outcome net). The 13% fee is an editable assumption, not a quoted tariff.
About Michael Jordan 1986 Fleer
The 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan #57 is the mainstream Fleer rookie card most searched by basketball collectors. It is widely searched because it combines Jordan’s career significance with a condition-sensitive 1980s card that is frequently counterfeited or misidentified.
Why this card matters
Verified factThe card is Jordan’s 1986 Fleer #57 issue, and PSA certification records identify the year, brand, subject, card number, and basketball-card category for authenticated examples. Collector attention concentrates on this card because it is the standard mainstream Fleer Jordan rookie, not because every Jordan-related card is equivalent. A documented Fanatics/PWCC Premier sale of a PSA 10 example reached $840,000 on July 18, 2021, while later PSA 10 sales show that individual transactions can vary materially by time, venue, and eye appeal. [1][2][3]
Identifying the exact version
AnalysisStart with the base Fleer card #57 and then verify whether the object is raw or slabbed. Do not mix the base card with the Jordan sticker from the same release, later commemorative issues, buybacks, autographs, or listings that use “reprint” language. For slabs, match the cert number, grade, label details, and card number to the grading record, then compare the card itself to the holder image or seller photos. A valid cert record supports the label data, but it is not by itself a full authentication of the physical item. [1]
What moves the price between versions and grades
Verified factThe strongest visible differences in the sourced sales are grade, venue, and date. A PSA 10 copy sold for $840,000 at Fanatics/PWCC in July 2021 with buyer’s premium stated, while Heritage recorded $645,000 for a PSA 10 on February 4, 2021 and another Heritage result listed at $414,800 on August 23, 2026. Those figures should not be averaged with PSA 9, OC-qualified, raw, altered, or reprint examples. Centering, surface, corners, visible chipping, and third-party grade all change the comparable set. [2][3][4]
Authenticity checks
AnalysisCompare the card against official grading records and known authentic examples; use multiple checks, not one visual shortcut. Inspect the Fleer logo area, front photo, back text, color, card stock, edges, size, and any signs of trimming or recoloring. For slabs, confirm the cert record, grade, and item information, but remember that copied cert numbers and fake holders exist. Avoid destructive tests and avoid assuming that a low price or a clean-looking scan is enough evidence for a card with this level of counterfeit risk. [1]
What people get wrong about this card
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a PSA 10 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57 worth?
What is the record sale found for this card?
How do I tell the 1986 Fleer Jordan base from the sticker?
How many PSA 10 copies exist?
Sources
- PSA Cert Verification 11247177: 1986 Fleer #57 Michael Jordan — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- 1986 Fleer Basketball Michael Jordan Rookie RC #57 MBA PSA 10 — Fanatics Collect (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57 PSA Gem Mint 10 Lot #50122 — Heritage Auctions (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Heritage Auctions Search: 2026 Auction #50087 Results — Heritage Auctions (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
Not yet established
- No official Fleer print-run statement was found in the opened sources.
- PSA population is from a live cert page and may change after the accessed date.
Research: Codex research pass (live web) · automated source checks · independent cross-check · generated Sep 26, 2026 · awaiting editor review · updated Sep 26, 2026. Found an error? Report it.