Mile High Card Company, a prominent name in the world of sports card auctions, has kicked off 2024 with a bang by offering over 2,000 lots in their latest auction. One of the most notable items up for grabs is the top-ranked PSA graded 1968 Topps Registry set. This set, being sold card-by-card, features PSA 10 copies of legendary players like Mickey Mantle, Johnny Bench (rookie), Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, Rod Carew, Pete Rose, and a PSA 9 Nolan Ryan rookie card.
The auction boasts an array of highlights that are sure to pique the interest of avid collectors. The inclusion of high-grade singles from the #1 ranked Registry set makes it a must-visit event for collectors looking to elevate their PSA Set Registry collections with rare and high-grade cards.
Early bidding frenzy has already been observed, with a 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems #23 Michael Jordan card, one of the 90 red versions, soaring past the $100,000 mark. This surge in bidding signifies the strong appeal and demand for high-value items in the auction.
Basketball enthusiasts have a treat in store with a PSA 8.5 Wilt Chamberlain 1961-62 Fleer rookie card featured among the standout basketball cards. For hockey fans, a coveted 1966 Topps USA Test Bobby Orr rookie card graded PSA 8.5 is among the prized possessions waiting to be bid on.
The auction also showcases a range of pre-war classics, including early Ty Cobb cards and other gems such as a 1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal 150/649 Christy Mathewson White Cap SGC 8, as well as several 1933 Goudey cards featuring Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
Post-war highlights include key lots like a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 SGC 4, 1948 and 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson cards, and a series of high-grade cards of Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, and Mickey Mantle spanning the 1950s to the 1970s.
Beyond baseball, basketball, and hockey, the auction caters to a wide range of collecting interests by offering items from football, hockey, and more. Noteworthy pieces include a 1957 Topps Bill Russell PSA 6.5, a Jim Brown 1964 Philadelphia #30 PSA 10, and a Wayne Gretzky 1979 O-Pee-Chee rookie card graded PSA 8.5. Collectors can also find unique items like a 1910s American League “All-Star” Team photo and unopened vintage card boxes to add to their collections.
For collectors eager to get their hands on these exquisite pieces, the auction is currently live, with bidding scheduled to conclude on April 13. Mile High Card Company’s auction promises a diverse selection of high-end sports cards spanning various sports, vintage memorabilia, and unopened product cases, making it a haven for collectors with a wide range of interests.