Tracy McGrady
2008 Exquisite Flawless Autograph #FLAW-TM
Card Snapshot: This 2008 Upper Deck Exquisite (Flawless) card features Tracy McGrady during his tenure with the Houston Rockets. Card number #FLAW-TM. This is the coveted Autograph parallel variation with a printrun of 20/50. Includes official certified autograph.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Player | Tracy McGrady |
| Season | 2008 |
| Team | Houston Rockets |
| Manufacturer | Upper Deck |
| Brand | Exquisite |
| Theme | Flawless |
| Variant | Autograph |
| Card Number | FLAW-TM |
| Serial / Print Run | 20 / 50 |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | Yes |
📈 Market Value & Price History
Confirmed sales (eBay / PSA / Fanatics / Self-Purchase)
📊 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. Numbered Parallel (/50): Serial-numbered to just 50 copies worldwide, ensuring long-term hobby liquidity and low population counts in third-party grading registries. 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
Rockets Frontcourt Anchor: Key starter and defensive anchor alongside Hall of Fame center Yao Ming and scoring superstar Tracy McGrady in Jeff Van Gundy's physical Western Conference contender.
🏀 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 20 out of a total print run of 50.
Is this a Tracy McGrady Rookie Card?
No, this card was released during the 2008 season, which was not Tracy McGrady's debut season.
Is the autograph authentic?
Yes, this card features a manufacturer-certified autograph guaranteed by Upper Deck.