2006-07 Exquisite Michael Jordan Auto Relic Sale

For many Michael Jordan collectors, Exquisite Collection remains the gold standard for modern high-end basketball cards. A recent sale at Goldin on 02/08/26 put a spotlight on that legacy once again.

This time, it was a 2006-07 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Extra Exquisite Autographs #EE-MJ Michael Jordan signed game-used relic card, serial numbered 09/10, graded BGS NM+ 7.5 with a Beckett 10 autograph. The card sold for $37,210.

Card overview

Let’s break down exactly what this card is:

• Player: Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls)
• Year: 2006-07
• Set: Upper Deck Exquisite Collection
• Subset: Extra Exquisite Autographs
• Card number: #EE-MJ
• Serial numbering: 09/10 (only 10 copies produced)
• Attributes:
  • On-card autograph (Jordan signed directly on the card)
  • Game-used relic swatch
  • Premium high-end insert from Exquisite
• Grading:
  • Card grade: BGS NM+ 7.5
  • Autograph grade: Beckett 10 (gem-mint signature)

This is not a rookie card, but it is a key premium issue from what many consider the defining high-end basketball product era: Exquisite Collection in the mid-2000s.

Why Exquisite Jordan autos matter

Upper Deck Exquisite Collection, launched in 2003-04, essentially created the modern “super-premium” category: small boxes, very few cards, on-card autographs, and large game-used patches. For basketball collectors, Exquisite is often viewed as the blueprint for today’s high-end products.

Jordan’s Exquisite autographs from this era are important for a few reasons:

1. On-card signatures – Jordan signs directly on the card surface, which collectors generally prefer over sticker autographs.
2. Game-used relics – The swatch in this card is from a game-used Michael Jordan jersey, which adds a tangible connection to his playing career.
3. Low print run – Only 10 copies of this particular Extra Exquisite Autographs #EE-MJ exist. That’s a true low-serial card, even by high-end standards.
4. Exquisite era status – While 2003-04 Exquisite is the most famous release, the 2004-05 through 2008-09 Exquisite Jordan autos remain core targets for serious Jordan and high-end basketball collectors.

Because this card is from 2006-07, it sits right in the heart of that Exquisite window—after the initial launch but before Exquisite exited the NBA license landscape. That era is often treated as a cohesive high-end chapter for Jordan autos.

Grading: BGS 7.5 card, Beckett 10 auto

This copy is graded BGS NM+ 7.5, with a Beckett 10 autograph.

• Card grade (7.5): In the high-end space, many Exquisite cards are condition-sensitive. Chipping, edge wear, and surface issues are common due to thicker stock and older storage/handling. A 7.5 is below the premium threshold that some investors focus on (BGS 9 and above), but for ultra-low serial, on-card Jordan autos, demand often extends to mid-grade copies because so few exist.

• Autograph grade (10): A Beckett 10 auto indicates a strong, clean signature with no noticeable smearing or fading. For modern and post-playing-career Jordan autos, a pristine signature is often as important as the card grade, especially on Exquisite.

For a /10 Exquisite Jordan auto with game-used material, many collectors are willing to accept lower card grades as long as the eye appeal and autograph remain strong.

Market context and recent sales

This particular card—2006-07 Exquisite Collection Extra Exquisite Autographs #EE-MJ /10—does not appear frequently at auction. Ultra-low serial Exquisite Jordans often have long gaps between public sales, as many copies are locked away in permanent collections.

Based on available public auction data and comparable sales for similar cards, a few patterns emerge:

• Similar 2000s Exquisite Jordan auto/relics numbered to 10 in mid grades (BGS/PSA 7–8 range) typically sell in the mid five-figure range, depending on patch quality, design, and exact year/insert.
• Higher-grade copies (BGS 8.5–9, PSA 9) of similar /10 Exquisite Jordan autos can sometimes reach higher five figures or more when eye appeal is exceptional or when the patch is especially strong.
• Lower-serial or more iconic Exquisite issues (for example, certain 2003-04 releases or particularly notable inserts) can push even higher, but those are often distinct enough that they function as their own market segment.

At $37,210, this BGS 7.5 /10 Extra Exquisite Autographs Jordan lands comfortably within the expected band for:

• A low-serial, high-end Exquisite Jordan auto
• A mid-grade example with a pristine autograph
• A card that is scarce enough that every public sale helps recalibrate expectations

Because direct comps for this exact card in this exact grade are limited, most pricing context relies on:

• Other copies of the same card in different grades, when they appear
• Other Exquisite-era Jordan auto/relics with similar serial numbering (like /10 or /25)
• General movement in the high-end Jordan auto market over the last 12–24 months

Across that broader context, the sale price looks consistent with how the market currently values Exquisite Jordan autographs that combine scarcity, a respected design, and strong autograph grades.

Collector significance

Not a rookie, but a cornerstone high-end Jordan

While rookie cards are usually the headline pieces for most players, Jordan’s high-end autograph market operates almost as its own ecosystem. This card matters because it checks multiple boxes important to advanced Jordan collectors:

• It’s from Exquisite, a historically important high-end brand.
• It’s numbered to 10, which creates real scarcity beyond simple demand.
• It pairs a game-used jersey piece with an on-card signature, something not every premium Jordan auto achieves.

Many collectors who already own a Jordan rookie in some form (raw, graded, or reprint) eventually turn toward cards like this to represent the “premium autograph + game-used memorabilia” part of a Jordan-focused collection.

The era: mid-2000s high-end

2006-07 sits in what’s often considered the “modern but not ultra-modern” timeframe—post-playing-career for Jordan, but pre-explosion of today’s extreme parallel and insert density. A few things about that era shape collector interest:

• Production volumes were lower than many current-era releases, especially at the top end.
• Brand identity was clearer—Exquisite was one of the few unquestioned high-end products.
• Jordan was already fully cemented as a basketball icon, so these cards aren’t speculative. They were designed for a collector base that knew exactly who Michael Jordan was historically.

That combination means many of these Exquisite-era autos function more like long-term, established collectibles than short-term speculative plays.

How this sale fits the broader Jordan market

High-end Michael Jordan cards—rookies, key inserts from the 1990s, and premium autographs from the 2000s—have seen periods of sharp run-ups and corrections over the last few years. More recently, the market appears to have settled into a pattern where:

• Truly scarce, blue-chip Jordan pieces (low-serial autos, important inserts, high-grade rookies) continue to see consistent demand.
• Mid-tier or mass-produced items have been more volatile.

A $37,210 result for a scarce, on-card Exquisite Jordan auto fits the idea that the top end of the Jordan market remains supported by:

• Limited supply
• Deep collector interest
• A long-established track record of demand for Exquisite-era cards

It’s not setting an all-time record for Jordan or even for Exquisite Jordan autos, but it is a healthy, data-rich comp that other collectors and auction houses will likely reference.

What this means for collectors and small sellers

If you’re a collector or small seller trying to make sense of this result, a few practical takeaways:

1. Ultra-low serial still commands attention
   Cards numbered to 10 (or lower) in established high-end brands tend to hold a premium, even in mid-level grades.

2. Autograph grade matters
   A Beckett 10 auto can help support value even when the overall card grade is below mint. For autograph-focused collectors, signature quality is often critical.

3. Brand and era are part of the value
   Exquisite isn’t just another set name—it signals a specific tier and historical moment in the hobby. When evaluating comps (short for comparables, or similar recent sales), pair this result with other Exquisite-and-era cards, not just any Jordan auto.

4. Long gaps between sales are normal
   For /10 cards, you might not see another public sale for months or years. That makes each auction result more influential, but also means pricing can move in steps rather than smooth lines.

5. Condition tolerance is higher on truly rare pieces
   Collectors will often accept a BGS 7.5 or similar grade on a scarce Exquisite Jordan if the overall presentation and autograph are strong. High-end buyers know these cards are condition-sensitive.

Final thoughts

The 2006-07 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Extra Exquisite Autographs #EE-MJ Michael Jordan, #09/10, BGS 7.5 with a Beckett 10 autograph, selling for $37,210 at Goldin on 02/08/26 offers a clear snapshot of where premium Exquisite-era Jordan autos currently stand.

It reinforces a pattern that has held across multiple market cycles: when you combine an all-time player, a respected high-end brand, low serial numbering, a game-used relic, and an on-card autograph, you’re looking at a category of card that remains central to serious collections and continues to act as a reference point for the rest of the Jordan market.

For collectors, sales like this are useful data—not a prediction of where prices are going, but a grounded look at how the market is currently valuing one of its core high-end Jordan pieces.