Jordan rookie cards continue to dominate the collectibles market as a PSA 8 1984-85 Star Company Michael Jordan card stole the show at Goldin’s August Elite Auction, fetching an impressive $244,000. This sale set a new record for that grade, solidifying Jordan’s reign as a highly coveted trading card.
Following suit, a PSA 7 Jordan Star Company rookie card recently sold for $62,000 on eBay, showcasing the growing demand for Jordan’s iconic first NBA licensed trading card. Additionally, a PSA 6.5 version of the card fetched $52,460, further highlighting the card’s enduring popularity.
In the realm of modern sports cards, a standout item was the 1-of-1 2009 Bowman Sterling Red Refractor Autograph card of MLB star Mike Trout, graded PSA 9, which garnered an impressive $192,030, despite Trout’s recent injury challenges. The card’s rarity and pristine condition contributed to its high valuation in the auction.
Two notable records were broken for modern baseball cards, with a 2011 Bowman Chrome Red Refractor Bryce Harper #5/5, graded PSA 9, selling for $184,720, and a 2014 Bowman Chrome Red Refractor Mookie Betts #3/5, graded PSA 10, earning $123,220. These sales underscore the ongoing popularity of top-tier baseball trading cards among collectors.
The auction also featured exceptional 1-of-1 SuperFractor cards, with the 2024 Topps Chrome Autographed SuperFractor Elly De La Cruz PSA 10 fetching $116,534, and a Jackson Holliday SuperFractor PSA 10 selling for $68,527. Both sales set new public price benchmarks for these rising stars in the trading card market.
A dual autograph Ronaldo/Messi SuperFractor from 2023-24 Topps UEFA captured the attention of bidders, ultimately selling for $67,100 after being graded PSA 9. The card’s unique design and the rarity of featuring both soccer legends contributed to its impressive sale price.
Turning to memorabilia, Travis Kelce’s 2020-21 Super Bowl LV jersey, authenticated and photomatched to the Kansas City Chiefs’ game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, commanded the highest price in the auction at $52,460. Additionally, Kelce’s AFC Championship ring from the same season fetched $34,404, further highlighting the appeal of Super Bowl memorabilia to collectors.
Other notable memorabilia sales included an Aaron Judge 2017 rookie season jersey, photomatched to one of his record-setting 52 home runs, which sold for $51,240, showcasing the enduring legacy of baseball’s top players in the collectibles market.
The auction also saw impressive sales for other sought-after items, such as the 2017 National Treasures Patrick Mahomes RPA #77/99 selling for $95,770, the 2018 Bowman Orange Refractor Shohei Ohtani #22/75 graded PSA 9 fetching $74,450, and a 1996 Mariano Rivera game-used jersey, photomatched to eight trading cards, which sold for $51,240.
Vintage collectors found interest in the 1969 Topps Football Series 1 and Series 2 wax boxes, with the former selling for $32,940 and the latter for $31,721, highlighting the enduring appeal of classic sports memorabilia among enthusiasts.
Goldin’s August Elite Auction showcased the continued allure of both vintage and modern sports collectibles, with record-breaking sales indicating sustained interest from collectors in acquiring rare and highly sought-after items from the world of sports memorabilia and trading cards.
