In less chaotic times, the sale of a Honus Wagner card for a record-smashing price would have been the talk of the hobby for weeks. In 2021, it got pushed to the background within a couple of days. Still, the $6.6 million sale was a big deal that got a lot of attention. Robert Edward Auctions, which sold the card, has been busy fielding media calls. President … [Read more...] about Notes: The Athletic on Wagner; Real Sports on the Hobby; PWCC Update, More
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T206 Wagner Sells for $6.6 Million, Reclaiming Title as Most Expensive Sports Card
Honus has reclaimed his throne. One of the best known examples of the famed T206 Wagner card sold at auction late Sunday night for over $6.6 million, establishing a new record for the most expensive sports card of all time. The auction, which opened last month, generated plenty of attention, with the expectation that it would result in yet another new benchmark in an era … [Read more...] about T206 Wagner Sells for $6.6 Million, Reclaiming Title as Most Expensive Sports Card
Notes: Wagner Update; Rare LeBron Auction; Jordan Rookie Hoard; Purdue Show, More
Bidding on the T206 Honus Wagner at Robert Edward Auctions is now at over $4.2 million. With the 20% buyer’s premium factored in, the winning bidder for the SGC 3 example would pay just over $5 million if there were no more bids. That’s not likely with the auction set to continue through Sunday. It hasn't been seen for a while, but a key LeBron James rookie … [Read more...] about Notes: Wagner Update; Rare LeBron Auction; Jordan Rookie Hoard; Purdue Show, More
SCP Auctions to Offer T206 Wagner in Fall Auction
With one T206 Honus Wagner card set to possibly challenge the all-time record price for a baseball card, a second one will reach the auction market not long afterward. SCP Auctions will be offering an Authentic (Restored) example of the hobby’s most famous face in its next major catalog sale. The card is also expected to bring a seven-figure final hammer … [Read more...] about SCP Auctions to Offer T206 Wagner in Fall Auction
SGC 3 T206 Wagner Coming to Auction; Could Threaten Baseball Card Record
One of the best copies of the most recognizable baseball card ever made is about to go on the auction block. Robert Edward Auctions will offer a T206 Honus Wagner graded SGC 3 (VG) in its Summer Auction, set to open this week. It will carry a $1 million reserve, but expectations are that it could bring the highest price ever paid for a single sports card. It’s the highest … [Read more...] about SGC 3 T206 Wagner Coming to Auction; Could Threaten Baseball Card Record
1914 Baltimore News Ruth Sold for Record Price; Will Hit Fractional Shares Market
One of about ten known copies of Babe Ruth’s first baseball card—issued when he was still a minor leaguer—has just become the most expensive baseball card ever sold, but this time collectors and fans will have a chance to buy in and hold a very small ownership stake. Fractional shares platform Collectable announced the sale of a 1914 Baltimore News card Wednesday … [Read more...] about 1914 Baltimore News Ruth Sold for Record Price; Will Hit Fractional Shares Market
Billionaire’s Bryant Buy Boosts Goldin to $50 Million
Not every trading card is on an upward path these days, but there’s still plenty of money in the sports memorabilia market. Goldin Auctions has tallied up the numbers in its May Elite Auction—a $50 million record-setter that saw about 2,600 items close over two days. That number topped the $45 million from its last major event in March and is 50 percent higher than the … [Read more...] about Billionaire’s Bryant Buy Boosts Goldin to $50 Million
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
Michael Jordan College Jersey Sets Record Price in Heritage Auction
Sports memorabilia prices continue to soar like Michael Jordan executing one of his classic dunks. That is only fitting, since a Jordan game-worn jersey from his 1982-83 season at the University of North Carolina just fetched a record price. Jordan’s No. 23 Carolina blue jersey, photo-matched to his Player of the Year season with the Tarheels, sold for $1,380,000 during the … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan College Jersey Sets Record Price in Heritage Auction
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