LeBron James' jersey from his NBA Finals Game 7 victory with the Miami Heat in 2013 sold for $3.68 million in a live auction at Sotheby’s Friday morning, the most ever paid for one of the long-time star’s game-worn gear. The jersey was worn during James’ first career NBA Finals Game 7 appearance, which culminated in back-to-back championships and NBA Finals MVP awards with … [Read more...] about LeBron 2013 Finals Jersey Nets $3.68 Million
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LeBron 2013 Game 7 Finals Jersey Set for Auction
Sotheby’s will offer what it calls “the most valuable LeBron James jersey ever to appear at auction next month. The game-worn 2013 NBA Finals Game 7 Miami Heat jersey carries a pre-sale estimate of $3-$5 million. It’s potentially the most valuable jersey from the current Los Angeles Lakers star ever to reach the auction block and among the most valuable game-worn jerseys … [Read more...] about LeBron 2013 Game 7 Finals Jersey Set for Auction
Heinsohn Collection, Bill Russell Jerseys, Jordan Items Headline Hunt Auction
A year after it began selling the collection of basketball great Bill Russell, items from the career of another Boston Celtics icon are up for sale. Hunt Auctions is offering the personal collection of Tom Heinsohn in its December Premier Live Online Auction. The auction, which opened over the weekend, also includes two more Russell game jerseys, a Bob Cousy jersey and a … [Read more...] about Heinsohn Collection, Bill Russell Jerseys, Jordan Items Headline Hunt Auction
Michael Jordan 1998 “Last Dance” Finals Jersey Sells for $10.1 Million
A jersey worn by Michael Jordan in Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals sold for $10.1 million Thursday afternoon through Sotheby’s. The price is a record for any game-worn item and the second highest priced piece of sports memorabilia ever sold, behind only the recent $12.6 million sale of a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card graded SGC 9.5. One of just two of Jordan’s Finals … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan 1998 “Last Dance” Finals Jersey Sells for $10.1 Million
Notes: Top NFL eBay Sales; How MJ Finals Jersey Was Matched; Serena Championship Nets Anyone?; HOF Baseball Card Program
Fans and collectors were active as Week 1 of the NFL season played out. Some sales and search numbers from Saturday to Sunday via eBay's data: Sales of Josh Allen collectibles increased 109% (September 7-8). Sales of Cooper Kupp collectibles increased 64% (September 7-8). Sales of Buffalo Bills collectibles increased 85% (September 7-8). Sales of Patrick … [Read more...] about Notes: Top NFL eBay Sales; How MJ Finals Jersey Was Matched; Serena Championship Nets Anyone?; HOF Baseball Card Program
1998 Michael Jordan Finals Jersey Heads to Auction; Expected to Bring 7-Figure Price
Just ahead of the 25th anniversary of the 1997-1998 NBA season, Sotheby’s will offer a jersey attributed to wear by Michael Jordan in Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals—his last season with the Chicago Bulls. Carrying an estimate of $3-5 million – marking the highest auction estimate for a Michael Jordan jersey, as well as any piece of Michael Jordan memorabilia – the red … [Read more...] about 1998 Michael Jordan Finals Jersey Heads to Auction; Expected to Bring 7-Figure Price
Notes: Jordan Jersey Nets $264K; Raw Card Authentication; Whatnot Gets More Funding; Card Market Hot in Oz Too
A jersey attributed to use by Michael Jordan during Game 3 of the 1997 NBA Eastern Conference Finals sold for $264,000 over the weekend. The jersey, which was signed by Jordan, was dated to a 98-74 win over the Miami Heat on May 24 of that year when he scored 34 pounds en route to what would be his fifth NBA title. According to Infinite Auctions, it was photo/video matched … [Read more...] about Notes: Jordan Jersey Nets $264K; Raw Card Authentication; Whatnot Gets More Funding; Card Market Hot in Oz Too
Bevy of Big Name NBA Gamers at Goldin
Jerseys and shoes worn by some of basketball's biggest icons will find new homes this month. Goldin Auctions has brought a pile of valuable NBA gamers to its current catalog. The headliner is an autographed and inscribed Bill Russell home Celtics jersey, photo-matched to Game 7 of the 1966 NBA Finals. Bidding had already reached $290,000 less than 24 hours after bidding had … [Read more...] about Bevy of Big Name NBA Gamers at Goldin
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
Brady, Babe, Jordan Items Push High-End Auction Past $5 Million
His career appears to be over, but that's not stopping collectors from putting down big bucks for Tom Brady's best cards. A 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket autographed Brady rookie card (#99/100) sold for over $1.2 million late Saturday night as Lelands closed out its Mint 25 Auction. The special auction included only 25 high-end lots that combined to sell … [Read more...] about Brady, Babe, Jordan Items Push High-End Auction Past $5 Million