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
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Lamborghini for a Logoman: Whatnot Hopes Flawless Breaks Yield Elusive Card
One of the season’s most valuable basketball cards is still out there and now one online shopping platform is offering a Lamborghini to the person who finds it and sells it on their platform. Whatnot says it’ll give away a 2021 Lamborghini Huracán to the hobbyist who lands the 2020-21 Flawless LeBron James Triple Logoman patch card and sells it via the livestream … [Read more...] about Lamborghini for a Logoman: Whatnot Hopes Flawless Breaks Yield Elusive Card
Notes: Mahomes+Burrow=$1.1 Million; PSA Backlog; Hoops Premium Sets; Dominguez Buyer; More
Goldin Auctions closed out its three day "Elite" auction with the sale of a 2017 Patrick Mahomes Prizm Gold Vinyl rookie card for $570,000. Numbered 4/5, the card was graded PSA 10. That came a day after the 2020 National Treasures Joe Burrow NFL Shield 1/1 sold for $534,000. The auction's first session closed Saturday night with three lots netting seven figure … [Read more...] about Notes: Mahomes+Burrow=$1.1 Million; PSA Backlog; Hoops Premium Sets; Dominguez Buyer; More
Notes: Big Ticket Tickets Close Out Goldin Sale; UD’s New ePack Set, More
Some strong prices for important tickets and stubs went on the books as Goldin closed out its Holiday Auction Sunday night. The company sold over $500,000 worth in all. Among the highlights: A 1958 World Cup Sweden ticket stub from Pele’s debut game on 6/15/1958 (PSA PR 1 MK) sold for $36,000, an all-time record for any soccer ticket. A 2001 New … [Read more...] about Notes: Big Ticket Tickets Close Out Goldin Sale; UD’s New ePack Set, More
Whatnot Snares $50 Million in Funding; Plans to Expand Sports Card Breaks, Sales
Live stream shopping platform Whatnot has raised $50 million in Series B funding and says it plans to “double down” on selling sports cards and memorabilia. The investment was led by Anu Hariharan from Y Combinator Continuity, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz. They join investors Animal, musicians Ryan Tedder and DJ Skee with Mint 10, NFL players … [Read more...] about Whatnot Snares $50 Million in Funding; Plans to Expand Sports Card Breaks, Sales