The sports collecting world was abuzz with excitement as Goldin’s August Elite Auction set new benchmarks with its impressive lineup of high-end modern sports cards and memorabilia. The star of the show was a PSA 8 1984-85 Star Company Michael Jordan card, which stunned the crowd by fetching a whopping $244,000, a new record for that grade.
Hot on the heels of this remarkable sale was the auction of a PSA 7 Jordan Star Company rookie card on eBay, which commanded a cool $62,000, showcasing the soaring demand for Jordan’s iconic NBA trading cards. Not to be outdone, a PSA 6.5 version of the card also found a new home for $52,460, further solidifying its status as a valuable collector’s item.
Adding to the allure of the auction was a unique 1-of-1 2009 Bowman Sterling Red Refractor Autograph card featuring MLB sensation Mike Trout, graded PSA 9, which drew considerable attention and sold for $192,030, despite Trout’s recent struggles with injuries.
Baseball enthusiasts also witnessed new records being set with modern baseball cards, including a 2011 Bowman Chrome Red Refractor Bryce Harper #5/5, graded PSA 9, selling for an impressive $184,720, and a 2014 Bowman Chrome Red Refractor Mookie Betts #3/5, graded PSA 10, earning a noteworthy $123,220.
The auction further dazzled collectors with 1-of-1 SuperFractor cards, such as the 2024 Topps Chrome Autographed SuperFractor Elly De La Cruz PSA 10, which commanded a price of $116,534. Not to be forgotten, a Jackson Holliday SuperFractor PSA 10 also shone bright, selling for $68,527 and setting a new benchmark for the player.
A standout moment came with the sale of a dual autograph Ronaldo/Messi SuperFractor from 2023-24 Topps UEFA, graded PSA 9, which changed hands for $67,100, marking a significant sale that captivated fans and collectors alike.
In the realm of memorabilia, Travis Kelce’s 2020-21 Super Bowl LV jersey stole the spotlight as it was photomatched to the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, selling for an impressive $52,460. Additionally, Kelce’s AFC Championship ring from the same season found a new owner for $34,404, further solidifying the allure of championship memorabilia.
Noteworthy memorabilia sales also included an Aaron Judge 2017 rookie season jersey, photomatched to his record-setting 52 home runs, which fetched $51,240 and showcased the enduring appeal of iconic player jerseys.
Rounding out the top sales from the auction were items like the 2017 National Treasures Patrick Mahomes RPA #77/99, which went for $95,770, and the 2018 Bowman Orange Refractor Shohei Ohtani #22/75 PSA 9, selling for $74,450. The auction also saw the impressive sale of a 1996 Mariano Rivera game-used jersey photomatched to eight trading cards, which fetched $51,240, alongside vintage finds like the 1969 Topps Football Series 1 and Series 2 wax boxes, which sold for $32,940 and $31,721, respectively.
Goldin’s August Elite Auction once again underscored the enduring appeal of vintage and modern collectibles, with record-breaking sales highlighting the immense interest in coveted sports items and memorabilia.