LeBron James (StarQuest)
Upper Deck Basketball (Sports Card / Trading Card) • 2008-09 Upper Deck Basketball
Card Type
Insert / Parallel
Set & Number
2008-09 Upper Deck Basketball - SQ-12
Rarity
Uncommon / First Edition Variant (Green Parallel)
Edition & Language
First Edition • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
$10 - $25 (Raw); $60 - $120+ (PSA 10)
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of the 'First Edition' green StarQuest LeBron James average between $12 and $30 depending on condition. High-grade slabbed copies carry a significant premium.
Condition Details
The card appears well-centered with clean edges through the top loader. No visible surface scratches or corner dings are apparent in the photo, though internal surface assessment is limited by the plastic sleeve.
Grading Recommendation
Moderate. While LeBron James inserts remain highly collectible, this is a lower-tier parallel. Grading is recommended only if the card is a candidate for a PSA 10 to maximize return on investment.
Card Description
Features LeBron James in his Cleveland Cavaliers home white jersey. The card design features a large 'X' background with rhythmic green radiating lines and the 'StarQuest' branding on both sides. Includes the Upper Deck logo and 'First Edition' stamp.
Notable Features
Includes the 'First Edition' logo in the bottom center area. Features a greenish-teal color scheme characteristic of the common/uncommon tier of this specific insert set.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Upper Deck product. The print quality of the 'First Edition' text and the Cavs logo on the jersey matches the 2008-09 production standards. Fine grain texture visible on the card surface is consistent with the StarQuest stock.
Scanned: 2026-03-06T22:41:05.493374