The Goldin Elite Auction held in August was a collector’s dream, showcasing a myriad of high-end modern sports cards and memorabilia that garnered significant bids, with some items even surpassing the six-figure mark. The star of the show was a PSA 8 1984-85 Star Company Michael Jordan rookie card, which set a new record for its grade as it fetched an impressive $244,000.
Following closely behind was a PSA 7 Jordan Star Company rookie card that was sold on eBay for a notable $62,000, underscoring the growing demand for Jordan’s inaugural NBA licensed trading card. Another version of the rookie card, graded at PSA 6.5, was also a hit, commanding a price of $52,460.
Not to be outdone, a one-of-a-kind 2009 Bowman Sterling Red Refractor Autograph card of MLB sensation Mike Trout, graded at PSA 9, brought in a hefty sum of $192,030, despite the player facing recent challenges due to injuries. Additionally, new records were set for modern baseball cards, including a 2011 Bowman Chrome Red Refractor Bryce Harper #5/5, which sold for $184,720, and a 2014 Bowman Chrome Red Refractor Mookie Betts #3/5, earning $123,220, both graded at PSA 9 and PSA 10 respectively.
The auction also featured standout sales of unique SuperFractor cards such as the 2024 Topps Chrome Autographed SuperFractor Elly De La Cruz PSA 10, which fetched $116,534, and the Jackson Holliday SuperFractor PSA 10, selling for $68,527, setting new high prices for these players. A dual autograph Ronaldo/Messi SuperFractor from 2023-24 Topps UEFA was another highlight, selling for $67,100 after being graded at PSA 9.
On the memorabilia front, Travis Kelce’s 2020-21 Super Bowl LV jersey stole the spotlight, photomatched to the Kansas City Chiefs’ game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, fetching $52,460 in the auction. Kelce’s AFC Championship ring from the same season also garnered attention, selling for $34,404. Another notable memorabilia sale was an Aaron Judge 2017 rookie season jersey, photomatched to one of his 52 home runs, which sold for $51,240.
In addition, the auction saw several other remarkable sales, including a 2017 National Treasures Patrick Mahomes RPA #77/99 going for $95,770, a 2018 Bowman Orange Refractor Shohei Ohtani #22/75 graded at PSA 9 selling for $74,450, a 1996 Mariano Rivera game-used jersey, photomatched to eight trading cards, fetching $51,240, and 1969 Topps Football Series 1 and Series 2 wax boxes selling for $32,940 and $31,721 respectively.
The Goldin’s August Elite Auction once again highlighted the enduring appeal and value of both vintage and modern sports collectibles, with record-breaking sales showcasing the avid interest of collectors in acquiring some of the most coveted items in the sports world.