A jersey worn by Kobe Bryant during his lone MVP season sold for $5.8 million Thursday, the highest price ever paid for a publicly sold piece of memorabilia featuring the late NBA icon. The jersey was sold in a live auction conducted by Sotheby’s in New York. Worn in 25 games over the course of the 2007-2008 NBA season , it’s now the second most expensive basketball … [Read more...] about Kobe Bryant Jersey from MVP Season Nets $5.8 Million
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Top Tier NFL QB Rookie Cards Expected to Bring Big Bucks
One of the top 1/1 Justin Herbert rookie cards is now up for auction. The 2020 Panini National Treasures Platinum NFL Shield is being offered by Goldin. Graded 8.5 with a 10 autograph by Beckett, it’s the headliner in Goldin’s September Elite Auction. The card’s minimum bid is $250,000. Its subgrades include: Centering: 9, Corners: 8.5, Edges: 8, … [Read more...] about Top Tier NFL QB Rookie Cards Expected to Bring Big Bucks
Notes: Kohler Buys Kobe’s 81-Point Game Shirt; Porzingis “Sorry” Jersey, Wander 1/1 to Auction; Shows in CT, SW Indiana
The first game-used item from Kobe Bryant’s 81-point performance 16 years ago has sold at auction. Sotheby’s offered the shooting shirt Bryant wore in warmups for the afternoon contest against the Toronto Raptors in a special, single-item, short term auction that ended Tuesday afternoon. It sold for $277,500 to David Kohler, owner of the largest known … [Read more...] about Notes: Kohler Buys Kobe’s 81-Point Game Shirt; Porzingis “Sorry” Jersey, Wander 1/1 to Auction; Shows in CT, SW Indiana
1st Worn Memorabilia from Kobe’s 81-Point Game Now at Auction
The first game-worn item from Kobe Bryant’s 81-point scoring explosion against the Toronto Raptors during the 2005-06 season is up for auction. Bryant’s shooting shirt from the January 22, 2006 game is being sold in a single-lot auction through Sotheby’s that runs through Feb. 22. The opening bid is $200,000. The shooting shirt has been authenticated and … [Read more...] about 1st Worn Memorabilia from Kobe’s 81-Point Game Now at Auction
Michael Jordan Memorabilia Prominent in Upcoming Hindman Auctions Sale
Michael Jordan memorabilia will be the focus of the action when Hindman Auctions holds an online sports memorabilia auction on Oct. 26. For the second consecutive year, the Chicago-based auction house will offer a 1994 Michael Jordan bronze maquette called “The Spirit.” That will be the headliner of the auction, which will also feature a ticket from the first game Jordan and … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan Memorabilia Prominent in Upcoming Hindman Auctions Sale
New Record Prices for T206 Honus Wagner; Michael Jordan Card, Bryant Jersey
A T206 Honus Wagner sold for a record $3.75 million late Saturday, setting a new record price for the world's most famous baseball card, regardless of condition. The price for the PSA 2 copy offered by Goldin Auctions surpassed the $3.25 million paid for a PSA 3 Wagner in a private transaction conducted by Mile High Card Company last October. In February, a Wagner card … [Read more...] about New Record Prices for T206 Honus Wagner; Michael Jordan Card, Bryant Jersey
T206 Legends Meet Jordan, Kobe, Tom in Giant Auction
The most recognized vintage baseball card in the world joins some high-end issues from the modern era as Goldin Auctions opens its latest Elite Auction. The voluminous auction opened Sunday night and includes over 6,600 lots. Graded PSA 2, the Wagner card carried a $1 million opening bid. Within minutes, it had already reached $2 million. A PSA 2 last sold for … [Read more...] about T206 Legends Meet Jordan, Kobe, Tom in Giant Auction
9-11 Inspired Shoes Gifted by Kobe to Young LeBron at Auction
A pair of basketball shoes gifted by Kobe Bryant to a teenage LeBron James 19 years ago are auction block this weekend. Heritage Auctions is selling the red, white and blue Adidas sneakers in its Platinum Night Auction where they’re expect to bring a strong five or possibly six-figure price. The shoes are among the earliest LeBron gamers ever to reach the … [Read more...] about 9-11 Inspired Shoes Gifted by Kobe to Young LeBron at Auction
Notes: Big Offer for Bird-Magic Rookie; $30 Million Worth of Mahomes; New MHCC Auction; Kobe’s Impact on LA Store
Back in October, Collectable offered shares in one of the 24 PSA 10 1980-81 Topps Larry Bird/Magic Johnson rookie cards, then valued at $352,000. On Monday, the company received an offer of $720,000 for the card. After fees, those who bought in would receive about $160.69 per share, a 161% premium above the IPO price from October. Shareholders now have 48 hours … [Read more...] about Notes: Big Offer for Bird-Magic Rookie; $30 Million Worth of Mahomes; New MHCC Auction; Kobe’s Impact on LA Store
Bryant, Jordan Jerseys, MJ Rookies Among Top Sellers in GFA Auction
Kobe Bryant died nearly a year ago in a tragic helicopter crash that took the life of his daughter and seven other people, including the pilot. Bryant memorabilia was coveted before that tragedy, but it has really gotten some attention lately. Case in point: Bryant memorabilia was the main attraction during the sale held by Grey Flannel Auctions. The most notable item from … [Read more...] about Bryant, Jordan Jerseys, MJ Rookies Among Top Sellers in GFA Auction