A headline vintage result led the day: a restored T206 Honus Wagner sold for about $1.3 million at Love of the Game Auctions, a controversial example that nonetheless set a new mark for the highest price realized by a CGC-certified sports card, according to CGC. High-end modern sales stayed active too. An Upper Deck x Michael Jordan auction produced record results, topped by a sealed 1986 Fleer Basketball hobby box autographed by Jordan that surpassed $1 million. And a Josh Allen card set a football benchmark at $1.7 million, leading a week of notable sales that also featured marquee names across tennis, hockey, baseball, and basketball.
The National’s afterglow continued. Longtime dealers cited record crowds and strong sales at the 46th annual show, while collectors recapped VIP access and autographs—early and party signings included Bill Madlock and Gregg Jefferies—with multiple successful in-person runs documented. Videos from attendees also highlighted big pulls from the event’s VIP Gold Packs, including several 1/1s.
On the release front, Panini’s Obsidian brand made its K League soccer debut, Prizm WNBA returned with a star-studded checklist, and Bowman Chrome Mega Box details landed for baseball prospect chasers. Collectors also chased quick-sellout online exclusives: Topps Dynamic Duals (including a Robin Yount/Paul Molitor pairing) and the Red Sox Road to Opening Day set, the latter driven by demand for Roman Anthony cards, pushed many to the singles market. In hobby history and oddball corners, writing revisited Fleer’s 1969 3D Trophy Hats and resurfaced unused Bowman artwork, while one collector secured a Johnny Bench 1968 Topps rookie autograph via a recent signing.
Industry notes: CGC scheduled a payment-systems upgrade tonight that will temporarily affect credit card processing, announced a Peach Momoko private signing, and outlined submission options at the Polish Card Show. Marketplace updates included Mercari’s 15% U.S. GMV growth and eBay’s late notice of another USPS Ground Advantage rate increase for certain package weights and zones.
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