A whirlwind of excitement swept through Goldin’s August Elite Auction as high-end sports cards and memorabilia captivated collectors with their impressive bids. The star of the show was a PSA 8 1984-85 Star Company Michael Jordan rookie card, which fetched a staggering $244,000, setting a new record for that grade in the market.
The momentum continued with a PSA 7 Jordan Star Company rookie card selling for $62,000 on eBay, showcasing the increasing demand for Jordan’s first NBA licensed trading card. In addition, a PSA 6.5 version of the card was sold for $52,460, solidifying its appeal to collectors.
One of the auction’s standout pieces was a unique 1-of-1 2009 Bowman Sterling Red Refractor Autograph card of MLB sensation Mike Trout, graded PSA 9, commanding an impressive $192,030 despite the player’s recent struggles with injuries.
Baseball enthusiasts also witnessed the setting of new records for modern players, with a 2011 Bowman Chrome Red Refractor Bryce Harper card #5/5, graded PSA 9, fetching $184,720, and a 2014 Bowman Chrome Red Refractor Mookie Betts card #3/5, graded PSA 10, selling for $123,220.
The allure of 1-of-1 SuperFractor cards was evident as well, with the 2024 Topps Chrome Autographed SuperFractor Elly De La Cruz PSA 10 commanding $116,534 and a Jackson Holliday SuperFractor PSA 10 fetching $68,527, both setting new high prices for the respective players.
A special mention goes to a dual autograph Ronaldo/Messi SuperFractor from 2023-24 Topps UEFA, graded PSA 9, which was auctioned for $67,100. The card, pulled by a breaker in England and consigned to Goldin at the London Card Show, captured the attention of soccer fans worldwide.
On the memorabilia front, Travis Kelce’s Super Bowl LV jersey from the 2020-21 season stood out, photomatched to the Kansas City Chiefs’ game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, selling for a notable $52,460. Additionally, Kelce’s AFC Championship ring from the same season was acquired for $34,404.
Further notable memorabilia sales included an Aaron Judge 2017 rookie season jersey, photomatched to his record-breaking 52 home runs, which garnered $51,240 from eager bidders.
The auction also boasted impressive sales in other categories, such as the 2017 National Treasures Patrick Mahomes RPA #77/99 at $95,770 and the 2018 Bowman Orange Refractor Shohei Ohtani #22/75 PSA 9 at $74,450. A piece of baseball history was cherished with the sale of a 1996 Mariano Rivera game-used jersey, photomatched to eight trading cards, for $51,240. Meanwhile, vintage football enthusiasts delighted in the sale of the 1969 Topps Football Series 1 and Series 2 wax boxes, which fetched $32,940 and $31,721 respectively.
With record-breaking sales and coveted items finding new homes, Goldin’s August Elite Auction highlighted the enduring appeal of both vintage and modern sports collectibles, cementing their status as highly sought-after treasures in the sports memorabilia world.
