Led by piles of vintage unopened boxes and Michael Jordan cards, a Mile High Card Company’s first catalog auction of 2021 took in over $5.6 million. The Colorado-based auction house is hoping the results are an indication of bigger things to come. “A few of the real outliers have started to recede slightly, but in all, the hobby is strong and getting even stronger,” Mile … [Read more...]
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...]
Vintage Mantle, Signed Goudey Ruth and Gehrig, Jordan Inserts Headline MHCC Auction
2020 has been a wild ride for sports cards and memorabilia but the final blitz of major auctions is just starting. Mile High Card Company will be the next to launch, with its December auction set to launch Monday. There are some heavy hitters in the lineup, including a PSA 8 1952 Topps card of Mickey Mantle and a signed Cap Anson bat from the 1880s. A pair of … [Read more...]
PSA 3 Wagner Becomes Highest Priced Vintage Baseball Card at $3.25 Million
There’s a new highest priced vintage baseball card of all time. Mile High Card Company says it has sold a PSA 3 T206 Honus Wagner card for $3.25 million in a private transaction. The price eclipses the $3.12 million price tag for the PSA 5 (MC) “Jumbo” Wagner purchased in 2016. It also makes it the second most expensive sports card of any kind ever sold, … [Read more...]
Vintage Stars, Brady Rookies On MHCC ‘Extra Innings’ Roster
Having just concluded a $7 million catalog sale that included the $1.35 million sale of a T206 Wagner, Mile High Card Company opens its “Extra Innings” auction Monday with a mix of popular vintage and modern cards. Leading the strong selection of vintage cards are several high-grade 1956 Topps baseball cards including PSA 8 examples of Roberto Clemente, Sandy Koufax, … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Drent on Booming Auction Market During Pandemic
Mile High Card Company's Summer Auction is set to close late Thursday night/Friday morning with at least ten items likely to sell for six-figure prices, including a T206 Honus Wagner that's expected to bring more than $1 million. Auction houses have been enjoying an influx of new bidders and more bids as the sports card and memorabilia market continues to grow and prices … [Read more...]
Notes: New MHCC Auction Opens; eBay Stats; Project 2020 Update
Mile High Card Company has opened its Extra Innings Auction with over 500 lots available. Among the highlights is a higher grade 1962 Topps near set, including all green tint and pose variations and multiple complete vintage baseball card sets. The auction is designed for collectors on smaller budgets, but with a healthy dose of popular star cards, sets and lots. Other … [Read more...]
Humble Home to Hobby King: Fresh Aaron Rookie Hits Big Price in MHCC Sale
The consignor was looking to sell his collection and showed up unannounced at Mile High Card Company’s Denver area offices with binders full of nice vintage baseball card sets. Inside one of them was a 1954 Topps Hank Aaron rookie card that looked like it had been pulled from a pack that morning. Incredibly, the top of the valuable card was sticking out of … [Read more...]
Notes: Durant Sells Trophy; Minty Aaron RC; Eaton vs. Topps; Visiting with SC Nation Podcast
Kevin Durant just sold his 2006-07 NCAA Player of the Year trophy. The Brooklyn Nets star isn’t hard up for cash, just raising money as part of the Fanatics All-In Challenge to raise money for COVID-related causes. Durant donated a package that included not only the trophy but a personal experience that sounded pretty great. Per the auction listing, KD himself … [Read more...]
Notes: T206 Cobb Back Nets $86,143; 1955 Topps Stash; MHCC Donating; Ovie Puck Auction
One of fewer than two dozen T206 Ty Cobb cards with the Ty Cobb Tobacco ad on back sold for $86,143 as Love of the Game Auctions wrapped up its Spring catalog sale early Sunday morning. Discovered within the last couple of years, the card drew 13 bids. The breakup of a 1914 Cracker Jack set was highlighted by sales of a Joe Jackson (PSA 3.5, $66,790) and Christy … [Read more...]