Goldin Auctions says it has brokered a $900,000 private sale of a 1958 Alifabolaget Pele rookie card graded PSA 9. It's the most ever paid for a soccer card of any kind. Out of 94 graded by PSA, six are 9s with no 10s. In 1958, Pele led Brazil to the World Cup title, with three goals in the semi-finals against France and two more in the finals … [Read more...] about Notes: $900K Soccer Card Sale; Goldin to Netflix; Athletes Invest in Alt; Kraken’s First Sticks, Pucks at Auction; LeBron Autos in Space Jam Boxes
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Notes: Fanatics Auction; New Site Marries Autographs, Messages; Hall of Fame’s 2021 Additions
A signed and dated Ty Cobb bat, a PSA 10 Michael Jordan rookie card and dozens of other items are being offered in Fanatics’ newly-launched Holiday Auction. The sale will open in two phases with the first group of items online now and a second group to be launched next week. Both will close on December 6. The current bid on the Cobb bat, autographed and … [Read more...] about Notes: Fanatics Auction; New Site Marries Autographs, Messages; Hall of Fame’s 2021 Additions
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 1st Signed Card Surfaces; Part of 2013 Rookie Program
Every year since 1986, shortly after the draft, the NBA and the National Basketball Players’ Association have held the Rookie Transition Program (RTP). Typically (in non-COVID years) held in New Jersey, the RTP is effectively a “new hire orientation” for professional basketball players. Through presentations from league officials and current and former NBA players,, the … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 1st Signed Card Surfaces; Part of 2013 Rookie Program
New Start-Up Aimed at Sports Card Investors, Other Alternative Assets
The LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo cards that sold for a combined total of over $3.6 million recently were purchased by an alternative asset fund managed by a new platform that is planning to launch October 1. Alt is aimed at those who want a place to manage alternative investments, including higher value trading cards, while providing real-time profit/loss numbers … [Read more...] about New Start-Up Aimed at Sports Card Investors, Other Alternative Assets
Exquisite LeBron Rookie Card Sells for $1.8 Million
One of only two 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite LeBron James Rookie Patch Autograph parallel cards graded 9.5 by BGS sold for over $1.8 million Saturday night, becoming the most valuable basketball card ever sold and the priciest modern era trading card of any kind. Numbered 14 of 23, the card attracted 34 bids over the course of the 26-day sale conducted by Goldin … [Read more...] about Exquisite LeBron Rookie Card Sells for $1.8 Million