A 176-card complete set of 1980-81 Topps Basketball cards, with each one graded PSA 10, leads off Goldin Auctions’ newly launched Winter Elite catalog auction.
The unique ’80-81 set is known for the Larry Bird-Magic Johnson combo rookie card, but also includes numerous other Hall of Famers. The lot also includes a PSA 10 set of the Team Pin-Up inserts and a 132-card uncut sheet.
Bidding opened at $100,000.
“The Topps collection in our auction is one of the most meticulously assembled and curated sets in existence,” said Goldin Auctions Executive Chairman and Founder Ken Goldin. “We’re incredibly excited to be offering this comprehensive and significant item, as well as a huge variety of premium vintage and modern trading cards and collectibles.
In addition to the 80-81 set, the auction features dozens of ultra-premium items, including:
- 1997-98 Michael Jordan game-used autographed road matched to 1997-98 season
- 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket Tom Brady rookie card (BGS 8)
- 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite LeBron James Rookie Patch Autograph (BGS 8.5/10)
- 2003-04 Topps Chrome X-Fractor James rookie (BGS 10)
- 2003-04 Topps Chrome Gold Refractor James rookie (BGS 9.5)
- Three factory sealed cases of 2003-04 Exquisite Basketball
- 2020 Bowman Chrome Superfractor Jasson Dominguez (PSA 10)
- 1971 Roberto Clemente bat tied to use in the 1971 World Series
- Early 1930s John McGraw NY Giants game jersey
- Tony Gwynn’s 3000th career hit baseball (1999)
The auction closes on February 5-6.
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