Michael Jordan 1986-87 Fleer vs LeBron James 2003-04 Topps Chrome: which is the better sports card investment?

Comparing Michael Jordan 1986-87 Fleer (1986-87 Fleer Basketball, 1986) and LeBron James 2003-04 Topps Chrome (2003-04 Topps Chrome Basketball, 2003) as sports card investments. PSA price bands, risk, and upside compared.

Michael Jordan 1986-87 FleerLeBron James 2003-04 Topps Chrome
SportNBANBA
Set1986-87 Fleer Basketball (1986)2003-04 Topps Chrome Basketball (2003)
RarityStandard rookieStandard chrome rookie
PSA 10 band$200,000-$800,000$5,000-$25,000
PSA 9 band$25,000-$60,000$1,500-$4,000
Raw / ungraded band$3,000-$15,000$300-$800
Risk levelLowLow
Investment score5/55/5

Michael Jordan 1986-87 Fleer

The most valuable basketball card ever produced. PSA 10 has crossed $700K at auction. PSA 9 trades steadily in the $30K-$60K range. The card every basketball collector wants.

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LeBron James 2003-04 Topps Chrome

Accessible LeBron rookie. PSA 10 has 5x'd since 2019. Chrome refractor variants scale dramatically higher. Strong long-term hold.

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