Jordan fans and collectors were in for a treat at the Goldin Elite Auction in August, where a PSA 8 1984-85 Star Company Michael Jordan rookie card stole the show by fetching an impressive $244,000, setting a new record for its grade. The buzz continued with another Jordan rookie card, a PSA 7 version that went for $62,000 on eBay, showcasing the increasing demand for the basketball legend’s iconic trading cards. Additionally, a PSA 6.5 Jordan card sold for $52,460, reinforcing the enduring popularity of Jordan collectibles in the market.
Baseball enthusiasts had plenty to cheer about as well, with standout items like a 1-of-1 2009 Bowman Sterling Red Refractor Autograph card of MLB superstar Mike Trout, graded PSA 9, commanding a hefty $192,030 despite his recent injury setbacks. Setting new records for their respective players were a 2011 Bowman Chrome Red Refractor Bryce Harper card #5/5, graded PSA 9, which sold for $184,720, and a 2014 Bowman Chrome Red Refractor Mookie Betts card #3/5, graded PSA 10, fetching $123,220.
The auction also featured some rare finds in the form of 1-of-1 SuperFractor cards, with the 2024 Topps Chrome Autographed SuperFractor Elly De La Cruz PSA 10 going for $116,534 and a Jackson Holliday SuperFractor PSA 10 selling for $68,527, both setting new high prices for the players. A dual autograph Ronaldo/Messi SuperFractor card from 2023-24 Topps UEFA stood out, selling for $67,100 after being graded PSA 9, making it a prized possession for soccer card enthusiasts.
On the memorabilia front, football fans were not left behind, with Travis Kelce’s 2020-21 Super Bowl LV jersey, photomatched to the Kansas City Chiefs’ game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, commanding a winning bid of $52,460. Adding to the excitement, Kelce’s AFC Championship ring from the same season fetched $34,404. Baseball memorabilia also made a mark with Aaron Judge’s 2017 rookie season jersey, photomatched to his impressive 52 home runs, selling for $51,240.
Rounding up the top sales were iconic items such as the 2017 National Treasures Patrick Mahomes RPA #77/99, which sold for $95,770, and the 2018 Bowman Orange Refractor Shohei Ohtani #22/75 PSA 9, fetching $74,450. Vintage memorabilia also made its presence felt with the sale of a 1996 Mariano Rivera game-used jersey, photomatched to eight trading cards, for $51,240, along with 1969 Topps Football Series 1 and Series 2 wax boxes selling for $32,940 and $31,721, respectively.
The Goldin Elite Auction in August showcased the enduring appeal of both vintage and modern sports collectibles, with record-breaking sales underscoring the passion and enthusiasm of collectors in the vibrant sports memorabilia market.
