The highest priced piece of sports memorabilia is now a soccer jersey. Sotheby’s sold the shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored perhaps the two most famous goals in World Cup history for $9,284,536 Tuesday morning, setting a new world record. The price was significantly higher than the $5 million+ pre-sale estimate, but insiders believed the international … [Read more...] about Maradona’s “Hand of God”/”Goal of the Century” Jersey Brings $9.2 Million at Auction
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1952 Topps Mantle PSA 9 Sells for $5.2 Million, Now Most Valuable Card Ever Sold
The most expensive baseball card ever sold is once again of the vintage variety. PWCC Marketplace says it sold one of the six 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle cards graded Mint 9 by PSA for $5.2 million, shattering the record of $3.9 million set by the sale of the 2009 Mike Trout Superfractor in August. The Mantle card was sold to entrepreneur and actor Rob Gough, an avid … [Read more...] about 1952 Topps Mantle PSA 9 Sells for $5.2 Million, Now Most Valuable Card Ever Sold
Most Expensive Sports Memorabilia of 2020
It's not unprecedented for sports collectibles to sell for seven-figure prices but 2020 will be known for being the year in which it became a regular occurrence. At least a dozen sports cards or pieces of sports memorabilia sold for more than $1 million in 2020, a year that saw the card of an active player set the record for the most valuable trading card for the first time … [Read more...] about Most Expensive Sports Memorabilia of 2020
Most Expensive Sports Memorabilia Auction Items of 2018
Once upon a time (but not really that long ago) any piece of sports memorabilia that sold for $100,000 was a pretty big deal. Now, it doesn't even come close to making a list of the most expensive pieces of sold in a given year. "The hobby" is growing up. The top six items alone totaled $7 million. More records fell in 2018 and once again, the usual … [Read more...] about Most Expensive Sports Memorabilia Auction Items of 2018
Notes: Record-Setting Year; Cards and Kids 1902 Edition; Hockey Heaven
Earlier this week, I posted the top 10 most expensive auction lots sold in 2016. The numbers on the list were eye-popping, even if you remember each sale. A look back at the lists for the last few years does indicate this was a record-setting year, at least in terms of the amounts at the top. For the first time, the top ten list included four lots that … [Read more...] about Notes: Record-Setting Year; Cards and Kids 1902 Edition; Hockey Heaven
Most Valuable Sports Memorabilia of 2016
From the documents that launched baseball rules as we know them to a high-grade Nolan Ryan rookie card, the most valuable sports memorabilia sold at auction in 2016 proved once again that there’s a big money market for rare sports treasures. The top 10 highest selling items totaled well over $13 million. Topping the list at $3,263,246 is the "Laws of Base Ball," the group … [Read more...] about Most Valuable Sports Memorabilia of 2016
Upper Deck’s New $15,000 Box of Cards
With the release of its 2015 All-Time Greats Master Collection, Upper Deck admits to “blurring the boundary between trading cards and artistic collectibles”. Set for release Friday, it’s not for your average collector—unless he’s won the Powerball. Limited to 200, Master Collection is actually housed inside a large, numbered African Ribbon Mahogany box and contains over … [Read more...] about Upper Deck’s New $15,000 Box of Cards
Heritage 2015 Tally: $42 Million in Sports Memorabilia
Heritage Auctions says it sold more than $42 million worth of sports collectibles in 2015. The figure represents a 41% increase over last year, according to the Dallas-based auction house, which also handles numerous other types of collectibles, antiques, fine art and other items. U.S. Coins continue to be Heritage’s largest category, with 2015 auction totals exceeding $254 … [Read more...] about Heritage 2015 Tally: $42 Million in Sports Memorabilia
Most Expensive Sports Memorabilia of 2015
From Mikan to Mantle and Ruth to Ali, some of the biggest names in sports history changed hands this year. With new bidders entering the hobby, some of whom are buying for investment and others for pure enjoyment, prices for sports icons and famous baseball cards continue to rise. A list of the most expensive sports memorabilia of 2015 includes at least ten items that sold … [Read more...] about Most Expensive Sports Memorabilia of 2015
Most Expensive Sports Memorabilia of All-Time
A Babe Ruth jersey. The original rules of basketball. A T206 Wagner. Ali's boxing gloves from one of his most important fights. All pieces of sports history that wound up in the marketplace. Sports collectibles no longer take a back seat when it comes to appreciation, value and headlines. Put together a list of the biggies and you're quickly into eight figures. If it … [Read more...] about Most Expensive Sports Memorabilia of All-Time