Top 10 Sports Card Auction Sales from the First Half of 2021
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It is no secret that the trading card and collectibles industry has been on a tear the last 18 months. Graded and authenticated items have garnered record prices at auction and BGS and BAS are well represented in the top 10 confirmed sales from those auction houses. While private sales have also taken place, we will focus on confirmed auction house transactions.
This list is up to date as of July 10, 2021.
10. 1996-97 Topps Chrome Refractors Kobe Bryant #138 BGS Pristine 10 Black Label – $1,752,000
Goldin Auctions
9. 2013-14 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Rookie Parallel LeBron James #78 (14/23) BGS Gem Mint 9.5 – $1,800,000
Goldin Auctions
8. 2013-14 Panini National Treasures Horizontal Rookie Patch Autographs Logoman Giannis Antetokounmpo #130 (1/1) BGS MINT 9/10 – $1,812,000
Goldin Auctions
7. 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey Michael Jordan #GJ13 Autograph (21/23) PSA NM-MT 8, PSA/DNA 9 – $2,052,000
Goldin Auctions
6. 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 PSA NM-MT 8 – $2,112,000
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5. 1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal Honus Wagner SGC Authentic – $2,520,000
Heritage Auctions
4. 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Rookie Ticket #144 Tom Brady Autograph (008/100) BGS MINT 9/Auto 10 – $3,107,372
Lelands
3. 1909-11 T206 White Border Honus Wagner PSA GD 2 – $3,660,000
Goldin Auctions
2. 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Superfractors Mike Trout Autograph #BDPP89 (1/1) BGS MINT 9/10 – $3,840,000
Goldin Auctions
1. 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #53 PSA Mint 9 – $4,212,000
Memory Lane
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