Jerry West
2008 Exquisite Flawless Autograph #FLAW-JW
Card Snapshot: This 2008 Upper Deck Exquisite (Flawless) card features Jerry West during his tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers. Card number #FLAW-JW. This is the coveted Autograph parallel variation with a printrun of 11/25. Includes official certified autograph.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Player | Jerry West |
| Season | 2008 |
| Team | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Manufacturer | Upper Deck |
| Brand | Exquisite |
| Theme | Flawless |
| Variant | Autograph |
| Card Number | FLAW-JW |
| Serial / Print Run | 11 / 25 |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | Yes |
📈 Market Value & Price History
Confirmed sales (eBay / PSA / Fanatics / Self-Purchase)
| Date | Grade | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-04-18 | Raw | $70.00 | eBay |
📊 Collector Insights & Card Highlights
🏆 Hobby Significance
In 2003, Upper Deck gambled by releasing 'Exquisite Collection', packaged in wooden boxes at unprecedented price points. It single-handedly birthed the ultra-high-end market, introducing massive multi-color patches and on-card autographs.
⚒️ Card Technology
Certified Autograph: This card features an authentic signature, signed directly by the player. In the early 90s, these were rare 'Chase' cards, often falling at odds of 1 in 1,000 packs or more. Short Print Parallel (/25): Limited to an exclusive run of 25 copies, providing a prestigious balance of scarcity, visual brilliance, and investment-grade appeal. Trading Card Manufacturing: Traditional trading card manufacturing involves multiple layers of printing and finishing. Even standard base cards from this era often featured premium UV coatings and high-quality card stock that was revolutionary at the time.
📈 Player Performance & Team
1972 NBA Champion, 1969 Finals MVP, 14x All-Star. Hall of Fame guard whose iconic silhouette serves as the official NBA logo.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
Ultra-High-End Premium Era: Featuring low-numbered parallel cards, certified signatures, and game-worn patch swatches of basketball icons.
🔗 Collector Reference Profiles & History
💎 Related Chase Cards in Collection
Collector Sentiment
Collector FAQs
Why is this 2008 Exquisite Flawless Autograph card significant?
This card is considered a 'Holy Grail' insert in 90s basketball card collecting. Produced by Upper Deck during the 2008 season, its legendarily low print run and iconic design make it a focal point of our collection.
Is this a 'Holy Grail' card?
Yes, this card belongs to one of the most prestigious parallel series in the hobby. These are extremely rare and heavily targeted by high-end collectors.
How rare is this specific card?
This card is serially numbered 11 out of a total print run of 25.
Is this a Jerry West Rookie Card?
No, this card was released during the 2008 season, which was not Jerry West's debut season.
Is the autograph authentic?
Yes, this card features a manufacturer-certified autograph guaranteed by Upper Deck.