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 … [Read more...] about All Gem Mint 1980-81 Topps Basketball Set Tips Off Goldin Winter Elite Sale
2000 Playoff Contenders Tom Brady
High-End Sports Auction Includes Vintage, Modern Cards, Historic Memorabilia
The live element became a victim of the MINT Collective’s decision to postpone its planned Las Vegas event on Monday, but the high powered auction that was set to be part of it is still on. The planned sale of 25 high powered sports artifacts is set to run through January 29. The MINT25 Auction is being conducted through Lelands and includes rare sports cards and … [Read more...] about High-End Sports Auction Includes Vintage, Modern Cards, Historic Memorabilia
Notes: $372,500 for Mid-Grade Brady; Otis’ New Concept; Bucks Jerseys; Hot Curry; Hobby Talk
Even a mid-grade copy of Tom Brady’s most popular rookie card brings a six-figure price. Boston-based Skinner Auctioneers sold a PSA 5 copy of the 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket Autograph card for $372,500 Wednesday night. The card–numbered 39 out of 100–did have an autograph grade of 10. It was one of dozens of cards consigned by a … [Read more...] about Notes: $372,500 for Mid-Grade Brady; Otis’ New Concept; Bucks Jerseys; Hot Curry; Hobby Talk
Tom Brady’s “Shaved Head” Rookie Card Among Big Sellers at Lelands
At some point after the 2000 NFL Draft, sixth round draft pick Tom Brady sat down to sign a bunch of autographs for a Texas-based trading card company called Playoff. Among the cards he signed were a group of 100 numbered cards for the company's Contenders brand. He was paid a few dollars for each signature. Little did the New England Patriots backup quarterback … [Read more...] about Tom Brady’s “Shaved Head” Rookie Card Among Big Sellers at Lelands
Mel Ott Jersey, Holy Grail Brady Rookie Among Lelands Headliners
A Mel Ott New York Giants game-worn, photo-matched jersey headlines the Lelands 2021 Fall Classic Auction, which opened for bidding late Sunday night. Fewer than five jerseys worn by the Hall of Fame slugger have survived the passage of time and been offered for public sale. Adding to the rarity and significance is this marks the first time an Ott jersey has been … [Read more...] about Mel Ott Jersey, Holy Grail Brady Rookie Among Lelands Headliners
LeBron’s “Jersey Number” Rookie Card Fetches Record $2.46 Million
Multiple new members were added to the hobby's million dollar club as the booming business for high end sports cards plowed into the last quarter of an eventful year. Three cards crossed the seven-figure mark in Goldin Auctions' Elite catalog sale, including a 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite LeBron James (#23/99) that brought a record price of $2.46 million. In addition to … [Read more...] about LeBron’s “Jersey Number” Rookie Card Fetches Record $2.46 Million
LeBron, Brady Rookies Hit $1 Million Within Hours of Auction Launch
On the heels of a $13 million auction that closed over the weekend, Goldin Auctions opened its Elite catalog sale Monday night, with some hobby holy grails on the auction block. Nearly two dozen items had passed the $100,000 mark in the first several hours of bidding with two already into seven figures. The auction includes over 3,200 lots, with a mix of … [Read more...] about LeBron, Brady Rookies Hit $1 Million Within Hours of Auction Launch
LeBron, LaMelo, Ronaldo Among Big Sellers in $13 Million Goldin Sale
Modern cards dominated the action as Goldin Auctions wrapped up its September Card and Memorabilia Auction. The top seller was one of the 99 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite LeBron James Rookie Patch Autograph cards. The BGS 8.5 example sold Saturday night for $1.3 million. It was the second time the same card had been offered at auction this year. It set a record … [Read more...] about LeBron, LaMelo, Ronaldo Among Big Sellers in $13 Million Goldin Sale
Bounty of Brady Rookies Boost Lelands Auction
It was a Brady-palooza late Saturday night at Lelands. The long-time company has sold all kinds of historic sports memorabilia over the years but the trading card market for current players dominated action in the company's latest Classic Auction. Multiple Brady rookie cards drew big bids, led by a 2000 Contenders Championship Rookie Ticket graded BGS 8 with a 9 … [Read more...] about Bounty of Brady Rookies Boost Lelands Auction
Patriots Partner with Goldin for Game Jersey Auction; LeBron, Brady, MJ Rookies Also on Block
Goldin Auctions is partnering with the New England Patriots to auction a collection of 30 game-worn jerseys from several different decades and has them up for sale as part of the company’s latest auction. Two of the jerseys date to the 1971 season while the rest are primarily from the last 20 years, including those worn by Kevin Faulk, Logan Mankins and Chandler Jones in … [Read more...] about Patriots Partner with Goldin for Game Jersey Auction; LeBron, Brady, MJ Rookies Also on Block