There’s no doubt about it; 2020 will always be remembered for the catastrophic COVID-19 global pandemic. But when it comes to the sports collectibles arena, last year will be recalled for the unprecedented card prices realized at auctions and through…
Auction Highlights
Upcoming auctions, auction prices realized and more are detailed here.
Three Card Sales in 2020 That Shook the TCG Market
There’s no denying it; the fallout from 2020 was unanticipated for all, especially for collectors. There was no telling where the card market was headed during a global pandemic. Trading Card Games (TCG) have been on a gradual rise…
Charizard PSA 10 Sells for $220,574 to Former Rapper Logic
Once again, the rare 1999 Pokémon Charizard card has made headlines with a historic $220,574 sale concluded by Iconic Auctions on Friday. It’s the highest auction price ever realized for a 1999 Pokemon Base Set Charizard in PSA GEM-MT 10…
Record Price Established for PSA 10 MTG Black Lotus Card
Magic: The Gathering was one of the first major trading card games to surface and since its debut 27 years ago, it has continued to reach new milestones as a premier hobby collectible. Everyone in the Magic community knows…
Illustrator Pikachu PSA 9 Sells for Record High $233,244
The most prized card in Pokémon has sold once again for a record-breaking price. A PSA Mint 9-graded Pokémon Illustrator, also known as Illustrator Pikachu, sold for $224,500 back in October 2019 through Weiss Auctions. In June of this…
1999 Pokémon PSA 10 Super Secret Battle ‘No. 1 Trainer’ Holo Promo Card Sells for $90,000!
Earlier this month, on July 9, Heritage Auctions sold a Pokémon Super Secret Battle “No. 1 Trainer” Holographic Promo Card, graded PSA Gem Mint 10, for $90,000 (including the buyer’s premium). This is a Holy Grail TCG promo card that…
Rare PSA 10 Ishihara GX Pokémon Card Sells for Record $50,000
Pokémon has been the source of many amazing cards over the years and some boast the most unique presentations you’ve ever seen. The Ishihara GX card is no different, giving Pokémon fans a representation of the CEO of The…
Nobody Authenticates Super Bowl Rings Quite Like PSA’s TJ Kaye
Editor’s Note: PSA no longer offers Ring, Trophy and Award Authentication Services as of February 20, 2021. TJ Kaye is a veteran of sports authentication. His job is to certify championship rings, trophies and awards for PSA. With Super Bowl…
Notable Auction Prices Realized for PSA-Certified Items in 2019
GOING, GOING… Auction houses were abuzz in 2019 with tens of thousands of cherished sports and non-sports collectibles being sold, the majority of which came with third-party certification from PSA. Once again, vintage cardboard led the way with many…
Bidding on Rare Abraham Lincoln Signed Portrait Photo Closes January 16
Note: This entry was updated on January 17, 2020. Authentic Abraham Lincoln autographs are hard to find. And when one surfaces, it can often fetch a steep price at auction. These can vary from an Abraham Lincoln autographed letter…