Upper Deck whipped up a frenzy with its release of some of the first patch cards in 1996. Swatch cards were a novel concept that changed the hobby, and there was a fever pitch to get the first ones. The excitement continued for the next couple of years, but by the beginning of the 2000s, the novelty had largely worn out. Manufacturers had a hit and responded by pumping out … [Read more...] about Outing Altered Patch Cards Often a Community Effort
1997 Upper Deck Game Jerseys
1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jerseys Jordan Sells for Record Price
One of the 23 autographed 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey Michael Jordan patch cards is now one of the highest selling Jordan cards of all-time. The BGS 8 copy sold for $840,000 late last week in PWCC’s January Premier sale. The price places it sixth on the list of most expensive Jordan cards sold. The Upper Deck Game Jersey cards featured a swatch from … [Read more...] about 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jerseys Jordan Sells for Record Price
Notes: 1997 Game Jersey Jordan Card at Auction; Raw ’52 Mantle; Giannis’ Jersey Collection; Historic Jackie Photo
Of the top five all-time sales for Jordan trading cards, four spots are occupied by sales of the 1997 Upper Deck Game Jersey Patch Autograph card. One of the 23 copies is up for auction this month. The BGS 8/10 auto copy is in the current PWCC Marketplace Auction. Bidding opened Thursday and quickly shot past $300,000 by evening. The card is constructed with … [Read more...] about Notes: 1997 Game Jersey Jordan Card at Auction; Raw ’52 Mantle; Giannis’ Jersey Collection; Historic Jackie Photo
Jordan/Kobe/LeBron Logoman Pushes Past $1 Million as Goldin Opens National Auction
A few weeks after auctioning the much discussed LeBron James Triple Logoman patch card that netted over $2 million, Goldin is offering another card from the Upper Deck Exquisite lair. A 2006-07 Triple Logoman featuring the modern NBA’s top three icons: Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant headlines the company’s National Elite Auction. The 1/1 card … [Read more...] about Jordan/Kobe/LeBron Logoman Pushes Past $1 Million as Goldin Opens National Auction
1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey Michael Jordan Card Sells for $2.7 Million
One of the 23 copies of Michael Jordan’s first autographed relic card has sold for $2.7 million. It’s the most expensive Jordan item ever sold in the hobby according to Goldin Auctions, which facilitated the transaction through its new Private Sales Division. The record-breaking card is an autographed 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey Jordan, numbered 6/23. The card … [Read more...] about 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey Michael Jordan Card Sells for $2.7 Million
Billionaire’s Bryant Buy Boosts Goldin to $50 Million
Not every trading card is on an upward path these days, but there’s still plenty of money in the sports memorabilia market. Goldin Auctions has tallied up the numbers in its May Elite Auction—a $50 million record-setter that saw about 2,600 items close over two days. That number topped the $45 million from its last major event in March and is 50 percent higher than the … [Read more...] about Billionaire’s Bryant Buy Boosts Goldin to $50 Million
New Record Prices for T206 Honus Wagner; Michael Jordan Card, Bryant Jersey
A T206 Honus Wagner sold for a record $3.75 million late Saturday, setting a new record price for the world's most famous baseball card, regardless of condition. The price for the PSA 2 copy offered by Goldin Auctions surpassed the $3.25 million paid for a PSA 3 Wagner in a private transaction conducted by Mile High Card Company last October. In February, a Wagner card … [Read more...] about New Record Prices for T206 Honus Wagner; Michael Jordan Card, Bryant Jersey
T206 Legends Meet Jordan, Kobe, Tom in Giant Auction
The most recognized vintage baseball card in the world joins some high-end issues from the modern era as Goldin Auctions opens its latest Elite Auction. The voluminous auction opened Sunday night and includes over 6,600 lots. Graded PSA 2, the Wagner card carried a $1 million opening bid. Within minutes, it had already reached $2 million. A PSA 2 last sold for … [Read more...] about T206 Legends Meet Jordan, Kobe, Tom in Giant Auction
Heritage Modern Card Auction Nets $7.5 Million
Upper Deck knew it was breaking some ground back in the 1990s when its designers were creating the first cards carrying swatches of a player’s game-worn jersey. Little did they know how much someone might be willing to pay for one of the best ones 24 years later. An autographed 1997 Michael Jordan Upper Deck Game Jerseys card became the most valuable Jordan trading … [Read more...] about Heritage Modern Card Auction Nets $7.5 Million
Modern Era Cards Get Spotlight to Themselves in New Auction
2020 was a watershed moment for sports cards but it wasn’t just the decades-old icons making news as was once the case. This time, icons from the present day and not so distant past were selling for big bucks. Six and seven-figure hammers on early cards of Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Mike Trout, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Wayne Gretzky drew plenty of attention. The … [Read more...] about Modern Era Cards Get Spotlight to Themselves in New Auction