There were reportedly higher offers in the days before and immediately after it landed in the glove of a baseball fan, but Aaron Judge's 62nd home run ball went to auction and sold Saturday night for $1.5 million. The ball was the headliner in Goldin's December Elite sale. It was caught on the fly by Cory Youmans, a vice president at a branch of Fisher Investments in Texas, … [Read more...] about Going, Going, Gone: Aaron Judge’s 62nd Home Run Ball Sells for $1.5 Million
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Notes: Messi and the Epic World Cup; Auction Results; PSA Clubbers Get $100 from Loupe
Even if you’re not a huge soccer fan, it’s hard not to consider the World Cup Final one of the greatest games in sports history. Two of the sport’s superstars, both playing at a high level and a match that went past extra time and into a shootout to decide the winner. In the end Lionel Messi finally came away with a championship. The victory will certainly cement … [Read more...] about Notes: Messi and the Epic World Cup; Auction Results; PSA Clubbers Get $100 from Loupe
Jackie Robinson Rookie Photo, Handwritten Letters Help Kick Off Lelands Auction
An original Jackie Robinson photo dating to his earliest days with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 and the same image used for one of his earliest baseball cards is among the top items in Lelands’ new Fall Classic auction. The 8x10 Type I image shows Robinson kneeling with a bat. It’s the photo collectors will find on one of the cards issued by Bond Bread during his rookie … [Read more...] about Jackie Robinson Rookie Photo, Handwritten Letters Help Kick Off Lelands Auction
Luka Doncic Card Nets Over $3 Million; NM 1952 Mantle Sets Record
A 2018 Panini National Treasures Luka Doncic 1/1 Logoman Rookie Patch Autograph sold for $3.12 million late Thursday night, setting a new record for the most expensive basketball card sold at public auction. The card reportedly changed hands in a private sale last year for $4.6 million, which would mean a loss of nearly $1.5 million for the owner. The auction, conducted … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic Card Nets Over $3 Million; NM 1952 Mantle Sets Record
Notes: Bird/Magic/MJ 1-1 Headlines Auction; Cracker Jack Jackson Sells; Astros Card Set, Series Memorabilia
Goldin was set to open its November Elite Auction on Tuesday night, with high end modern cards and game worn jerseys of some NBA greats among nearly 350 available lots. Expected to draw the most attention: the 1/1 2008-09 UD Exquisite Collection NBA All Access Triple Logoman Michael Jordan/Larry Bird/Magic Johnson Game-Used patch card. Holdered as Authentic by … [Read more...] about Notes: Bird/Magic/MJ 1-1 Headlines Auction; Cracker Jack Jackson Sells; Astros Card Set, Series Memorabilia
Notes: Trio of Million Dollar Trading Card Sales; Montreal Shop Owner Murdered by Son; Scammer Sentenced
One of the 99 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite LeBron James rookie cards sold for $2.4 million via Goldin Auctions Saturday night. Twenty-four bids were entered for the card, which is graded 9.5 by BGS with a 10 autograph grade. In 2020, Goldin sold another James RPA numbered to 99 with the identical grades for just over $1 million. The second highest selling … [Read more...] about Notes: Trio of Million Dollar Trading Card Sales; Montreal Shop Owner Murdered by Son; Scammer Sentenced
Record Price for 1954 Bowman Mays in Lelands Inaugural Focus Auction
A 1954 Bowman Willie Mays sold for a record $93,146 late Saturday night as Lelands closed out its first ever Focus Auction, focused on higher end items. The card is one of 19 graded at the mint level by PSA with none higher. It was one of several high end Mays cards offered from a private collection. Mint 9 copies of the 1952 Berk Ross ($73,716) and 1957 … [Read more...] about Record Price for 1954 Bowman Mays in Lelands Inaugural Focus Auction
Notes: Record for EX/MT Mantle as Brady Wobbles; Wagner Update; Pristine-Beckett Partner; NFL Jersey Auction for Ian Relief; More
A PSA 6 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle sold for a record $300,000 in Heritage Auctions’ Sports Card Catalog Auction late last week. The price blew past the old mark of $209,100 set in April of 2021.Heritage also sold an SGC 4 for $102,000. One of the 28 PSA 8 copies of the 1938 Goudey Heads Up Joe DiMaggio rookie card sold for a record $87,000 in the auction while a PSA … [Read more...] about Notes: Record for EX/MT Mantle as Brady Wobbles; Wagner Update; Pristine-Beckett Partner; NFL Jersey Auction for Ian Relief; More
Lelands Launches Focus Auctions Centered on Graded Cards, Tickets
Lelands’ latest auction initiative keeps it sweet and simple: 50 lots featuring graded cards, tickets and a few other special items worth at least $15,000. The company has kicked off its first “Focus” auction with a catalog that includes items ranging from Jackie Robinson to Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan to Aaron Judge. Focus auctions will be held quarterly, … [Read more...] about Lelands Launches Focus Auctions Centered on Graded Cards, Tickets
Big Time Brady Rookie, Multiple Mantles Among Top Lots in Heritage Auction
Tom Brady will take the field this Sunday at the age of 45, the oldest starting quarterback in NFL history. A rookie card that arrived when only avid college football followers and Patriots knew much about him is kicking off the 2022 season with him. It’s the premier lot in Heritage Auctions’ September Sports Card Catalog auction—and one of the best known examples. Graded … [Read more...] about Big Time Brady Rookie, Multiple Mantles Among Top Lots in Heritage Auction