Goldin’s August Elite Auction showcased a dazzling array of high-end modern sports cards and memorabilia, with several items commanding jaw-dropping prices that exceeded six figures. Leading the pack was a PSA 8 1984-85 Star Company Michael Jordan card that set a new record for its grade, selling for an incredible $244,000.
The market frenzy continued with a PSA 7 Jordan Star Company rookie card fetching $62,000 on eBay, while a PSA 6.5 version of the same card brought in $52,460. The demand for Jordan’s first NBA licensed trading card remains red hot, propelling prices to new heights.
MLB superstar Mike Trout made waves with a 1-of-1 2009 Bowman Sterling Red Refractor Autograph card graded PSA 9, raking in an impressive $192,030 despite his recent injury setbacks. Two modern baseball cards also broke records, 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 fetching $123,220.
Standout SuperFractor cards included the 2024 Topps Chrome Autographed SuperFractor Elly De La Cruz PSA 10 selling for $116,534, and a Jackson Holliday SuperFractor PSA 10 going for $68,527, setting record prices for both players. A dual autograph Ronaldo/Messi SuperFractor from 2023-24 Topps UEFA fetched $67,100 with a PSA 9 grade, adding to the excitement of the auction.
On the memorabilia front, Travis Kelce’s photomatched 2020-21 Super Bowl LV jersey stole the show, commanding $52,460, while his AFC Championship ring from the same season sold for $34,404. An Aaron Judge 2017 rookie season jersey, photomatched to his record-setting 52 home runs, fetched an impressive $51,240.
Noteworthy sales also included a 2017 National Treasures Patrick Mahomes RPA #77/99 selling for $95,770, a 2018 Bowman Orange Refractor Shohei Ohtani #22/75 graded PSA 9 going for $74,450, a 1996 Mariano Rivera game-used jersey photomatched to eight trading cards selling for $51,240, and 1969 Topps Football Series 1 and Series 2 wax boxes fetching $32,940 and $31,721 respectively.
Goldin’s August Elite Auction once again demonstrated the strong allure of both vintage and modern collectibles, with collectors showing an insatiable appetite for the most coveted items in the sports world. The record-breaking sales underscored the enduring popularity and value of these prized sports treasures in the eyes of avid enthusiasts and investors alike.
