In the world of sports memorabilia, where collectors and enthusiasts unite, Goldin’s August Elite Auction made waves with its impressive lineup of high-end modern sports cards and memorabilia that captured the attention of bidders worldwide. The auction witnessed several items soaring past the six-figure mark, setting new records and solidifying the ongoing fascination with sports collectibles.
Topping the charts was the sale of a PSA 8 1984-85 Star Company Michael Jordan rookie card, which garnered a staggering $244,000, shattering records for that specific grade. This remarkable feat came hot on the heels of another Jordan rookie card, graded PSA 7, which recently sold for $62,000 on eBay, underscoring the increasing traction in the market for Jordan’s inaugural NBA licensed trading card. Furthermore, a PSA 6.5 version of the same card fetched $52,460 in the same auction.
Not to be outdone, a standout piece from the event was a unique 1-of-1 2009 Bowman Sterling Red Refractor Autograph card of MLB sensation Mike Trout, graded at PSA 9, raking in an impressive $192,030 despite Trout facing injury setbacks in recent seasons. The auction also witnessed new record highs for modern baseball cards, such as a 2011 Bowman Chrome Red Refractor Bryce Harper card #5/5, graded PSA 9, selling for $184,720, and a 2014 Bowman Chrome Red Refractor Mookie Betts card #3/5, graded PSA 10, going for $123,220.
Delving into the realm of exclusive 1-of-1 SuperFractor cards, the 2024 Topps Chrome Autographed SuperFractor Elly De La Cruz PSA 10 commanded a price of $116,534, while a Jackson Holliday SuperFractor PSA 10 fetched $68,527, setting new benchmarks for the players in the collector community.
A dual autograph Ronaldo/Messi SuperFractor from 2023-24 Topps UEFA also stirred excitement, selling for an impressive $67,100 with a PSA 9 grading. The card’s journey from being pulled by a breaker in England to its final sale at Goldin during the London Card Show added an intriguing narrative to its allure.
Transitioning to memorabilia, the spotlight shone on Travis Kelce’s 2020-21 Super Bowl LV jersey, authenticated to his appearance in the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The jersey stole the show, commanding a hefty $52,460 at the auction. Additionally, Kelce’s AFC Championship ring from the same season found a new owner for $34,404.
The auction also witnessed the sale of notable memorabilia pieces, including an Aaron Judge 2017 rookie season jersey, linked to his record-setting 52 home runs, which garnered a significant $51,240 from eager collectors.
Rounding up the top sales at the auction were notable items such as the 2017 National Treasures Patrick Mahomes RPA #77/99, sold for $95,770, the 2018 Bowman Orange Refractor Shohei Ohtani #22/75 PSA 9 fetching $74,450, a 1996 Mariano Rivera game-used jersey photomatched to eight trading cards going for $51,240, and 1969 Topps Football Series 1 and 2 wax boxes hitting $32,940 and $31,721, respectively.
Goldin’s August Elite Auction once again showcased the enduring appeal of vintage and modern sports collectibles, with record-breaking sales highlighting the continued demand for iconic items in the sports memorabilia market.
