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
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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
Exquisite LeBron Rookie RPA to 99 Tops $2 Million
He didn't make what seems like an annual appearance in the NBA Finals this past season and he's now 36 years old, but that hasn't stopped collectors from chasing high-end LeBron James cards. Goldin Auctions set a new record price for one of his best late Saturday night when a 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Rookie Patch Autograph graded BGS 9 sold for just over $2 … [Read more...] about Exquisite LeBron Rookie RPA to 99 Tops $2 Million
Notes: Wagner Update; Rare LeBron Auction; Jordan Rookie Hoard; Purdue Show, More
Bidding on the T206 Honus Wagner at Robert Edward Auctions is now at over $4.2 million. With the 20% buyer’s premium factored in, the winning bidder for the SGC 3 example would pay just over $5 million if there were no more bids. That’s not likely with the auction set to continue through Sunday. It hasn't been seen for a while, but a key LeBron James rookie … [Read more...] about Notes: Wagner Update; Rare LeBron Auction; Jordan Rookie Hoard; Purdue Show, More
Soccer, LeBron Cards Among Early Favorites in Goldin Sale
High-end modern cards and a hobby icon are among the heavy hitters in the new Goldin Auctions catalog but it might be better known as the breakout moment for soccer cards. After bidding opened Friday, the first 48 hours saw two of them take their place among the most active items in the massive online catalog. Prices for items from soccer stars have soared along … [Read more...] about Soccer, LeBron Cards Among Early Favorites in Goldin Sale
Vintage Cards and Memorabilia, Rare LeBron Rookie Lead Hunt Premier Auction
Hunt Auctions’ June Premier Auction is underway with several major collections among the hundreds of lots being offered, most notably the fourth installment of the “Texan Collection” of historic sports cards. Curated over a 40-year period the collection is one of the finest assembled of its type with the initial two offerings establishing record pricing for several card … [Read more...] about Vintage Cards and Memorabilia, Rare LeBron Rookie Lead Hunt Premier Auction
Editor’s Blog: The LeBron eTopps Rookie Upside Down Logo Error
Just about every rookie card of a prominent basketball player—past or present—has seen a spike in value over the last couple of years. That includes the 2003-04 eTopps LeBron James. The now defunct eTopps brand was still part of the Topps stable during his rookie season and the company produced 10,000 of the online exclusive cards. At least at this point, only one … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: The LeBron eTopps Rookie Upside Down Logo Error
LeBron Rookie Patch Parallel Sold for $5.2 Million
Someone wanted this one really bad. PWCC Marketplace announced Monday that it had brokered the private sale of a BGS 9 (mint) 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Jersey Patch Parallel autographed card of LeBron James for $5.2 million. The price not only makes it the most valuable basketball card ever sold, but ties it with a PSA 9 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle for the most … [Read more...] about LeBron Rookie Patch Parallel Sold for $5.2 Million
Brady Championship Rookie Ticket Brings $2.25 Million; New Highest Priced Football Card
It might be the best money anyone has ever spent on eBay. A little over ten years ago, a collector decided to purchase a 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Rookie Ticket Autograph card of Tom Brady. What that person paid isn't publicly known, but considering the modest prices for football cards at the time and the result of the most recent sale, it was a … [Read more...] about Brady Championship Rookie Ticket Brings $2.25 Million; New Highest Priced Football Card
Notes: SGC Catches Up, Rates Going Up; CSG’s 1st Graded Card at Auction, More
SGC says it’s tackled the backlog of submissions it was facing as collectors and dealers flooded the company with submissions last year. The company says it’s now operating under normal turnaround times. “In the blink of an eye, our 12 man team was absolutely overrun. Over just a seven-day period, our intake had increased 20x what it previously … [Read more...] about Notes: SGC Catches Up, Rates Going Up; CSG’s 1st Graded Card at Auction, More