On late Thursday evening, November 17, Matthew Berger will sell a 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite LeBron James Rookie Patch Autograph card numbered to 23 through Heritage Auctions. It's expected to realize more than $2 million. Even if it just comes reasonably close, he'll make out OK. Berger bought the card not long after it came out of a pack back in James' rookie season. … [Read more...] about Youthful Optimism: $5,000 LeBron Rookie Card Investment in 2003 About to Pay Big Dividends
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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
1920s Cobb Bat, Early Jordan Signed Game Shoes, Key Cards Headline Goldin Spring Elite Catalog
Vintage cards and high-end memorabilia share the stage with modern icons in Goldin's newly launched Spring Elite Auction. The new auction features more than 2,300 premium items, including a Ty Cobb bat, a pair of early Michael Jordan dual autographed shoes, a PSA 7 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle and a 2003-04 Exquisite LeBron James rookie card graded 9 by BGS. The James card … [Read more...] about 1920s Cobb Bat, Early Jordan Signed Game Shoes, Key Cards Headline Goldin Spring Elite Catalog
Ultimate 1980-81 Topps Basketball Collection Brings $1.4 Million
One collector's ambitious effort to piece together an all Gem Mint graded set of the unique 1980-81 Topps Basketball cards paid off late Saturday night. The 176-card set of PSA 10s, including the Magic Johnson/Larry Bird rookie card, sold for $1.44 million at Goldin Auctions. The set was accompanied by an unopened pack, also rated PSA 10, a high-grade … [Read more...] about Ultimate 1980-81 Topps Basketball Collection Brings $1.4 Million
All Gem Mint 1980-81 Topps Basketball Set Tips Off Goldin Winter Elite Sale
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
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
Modern Rookies, Vintage Sets, Ripken Gamers Part of Goldin December Sale
Collectors who are ready to buy themselves a last minute Christmas gift might find something inside one of the final auction events of 2021. Over 2,300 lots are on the block in Goldin Auctions' December Card and Memorabilia Auction, set to run through Saturday. The auction runs the gamut--from decades old card sets to graded, high-end rookie cards issued over the last … [Read more...] about Modern Rookies, Vintage Sets, Ripken Gamers Part of Goldin December Sale
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