Rare items from Messi, Burrow, Clemente, Gretzky, Jordan, Ruth and more were up for auction at Goldin, the leading collectible marketplace, in the Goldin 100 auction Part 2 that concluded last night on September 13, 2023. This auction featured the rarest and most valuable collectibles valued at $100,000 and above.
Highlights From The Auction:
- A 1916 M101-4 Blank Back #151 Babe Ruth rookie card (graded FR 1.5 by SGC) sold for $288,000, an all-time record for this grade. This rare card represents one of the peak achievements in all of card collecting and symbolizes the spirit of American baseball.
- A 1948 Bowman #69 George Mikan rookie card (graded SGC MINT 9) sold for $228,000, an all-time record price for an SGC 9. Among the copies of this card in SGC’s census reporting, this is the lone specimen at its soaring tier, and none has been graded higher.
- A 1984-85 Star #101 Michael Jordan rookie card (graded NM-MT+ 8.5 by PSA) sold for $144,000, an all-time record for this card in PSA 8.5. This coveted collectible displays Jordan utilizing his signature aggression and determination to secure a rebound.
About Goldin:
Goldin is the leading marketplace for trading cards, collectibles and memorabilia. Founder Ken Goldin has sold more than $1.5 billion in memorabilia from many of the biggest names in sports, history, and pop culture. The company routinely sets records for the most expensive trading cards and other memorabilia ever sold. Lifelong collectors and new hobbyists alike trust Goldin because the company professionally authenticates everything it sells. Goldin is the official auction partner of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association and the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum. Learn more at Goldin.com, and on Twitter and Instagram.
