We Found WHAT in This Junk Wax Lot?! Jordan & Kobe Hunt 💎

We Just Bought a MASSIVE Jordan & Kobe Junk Wax Lot! Here's What We Found 🔥

Matt and Joe are digging through a heavy lot of 90s Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant cards we just picked up! Most of it is junk wax era stuff, but are there any GEMS hiding in here? Let's find out! 💎

WHAT WE FOUND:
🏀 Allen Iverson Rookie Sensation - Around $50 raw, $750+ potential in PSA 10!
✍️ Shaq On-Card Auto with inscription - Old school signature (needs authentication)
⚡ Michael Jordan Z-Force - One of Matt's favorite MJ cards (~$20)
🔥 Steph Curry/Michael Jordan "The Touch" - Cool dual card (condition issues)
👕 Michael Jordan All-Star Uniform Jersey Card - No longer licensed!
📦 Tons of lower-end Jordans and Kobes - But what do we do with them all?

THE JUNK WAX DEBATE:
This is peak 90s junk wax era - mass-produced Jordan and Kobe cards that were printed in huge quantities. Most are worth $10-30, but here's the thing:
✅ Some CAN be valuable if they grade PSA 10
✅ The gap matters - we look for cards with big raw vs graded price differences
✅ Collectors LOVE them - nostalgia is real!
✅ Perfect for singles displays & streams - affordable MJ and Kobe for everyone

OUR STRATEGY:
Pick out high-potential grading candidates (like that AI rookie)
Authenticate the Shaq auto (gotta verify it's real!)
Grade select cards where the PSA 10 gap makes it worth it
Put some in our singles case - people love $20-30 Jordans and Kobes!
Put the rest on our live streams on ebay!

THE REALITY:
Most junk wax isn't going to make you rich. But:

Collectors still want these cards (nostalgia!)
Some DO have grading upside
They're affordable ways to own MJ and Kobe
Cool pieces for 30+ year old cards
Not everything needs to be a $1,000 card to be worth having!

JUNK WAX ERA EXPLAINED:
The late 80s to mid-90s was the "junk wax era" when card companies massively overproduced. Jordans, Kobes, and other stars from this time period exist in HUGE quantities, which is why most are relatively cheap today.

But that doesn't mean they're all worthless! Condition is KING with junk wax. A PSA 10 can be worth 10-20x more than raw.

THE PLAN:
✅ Send AI rookie to PSA
✅ Get Shaq auto authenticated
✅ Grade a few Jordans with best centering
✅ Stock our singles case with the rest
✅ Give collectors affordable access to legends

SHOULD YOU BUY JUNK WAX LOTS?

Our take:
Don't expect to get rich
Look for grading candidates
Nostalgic cards people still want
Can be profitable if you're selective
Fun to dig through!

ABOUT 941 SPORTS CARDS:
We're a sports card store in Bradenton, Florida. Matt, Joe, and the crew love hunting through lots like this and sharing what we find with the community!

VISIT US:
📍 941 Sports Cards - Bradenton, Florida
🏪 Stop by to see our singles case (including these Jordans & Kobes!)
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What's YOUR take on junk wax era cards? Worth collecting or stay away?

Drop your thoughts! 👇

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