A 2003 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection dual logo man, All-NBA Access Pass Patch, of Hall of Famers Michael Jordan and the late Kobe Bryant sold for seven figures through Heritage Auctions on Friday.
The one of one trading card, which was graded a six by the Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), sold for $3,172,000, including a buyer’s premium or 22% of the successful bid per lot.
The 2003-04 NBA season was the official debut of the Upper Deck Exquisite issue that included the ‘dual logo man’ adding value to the sports memorabilia.
It isn’t the first time a Jordan-Bryant dual logo man card broke the seven-figure plane. Earlier this year, another one of one trading card, a 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection dual logo man signed by both legends, sold for just under $13 million on Aug. 23. According to Heritage Auctions, the rare sports card sold for a world record $12,932,000.
What is Heritage Auction?
Heritage Auctions, established in 1976, is the largest collectibles auctioneer and third largest auction house in the world, according to their website. It’s boasted as the largest auction house founded in the United States.
Heritage Auctions is headquartered in Dallas and offers a wide range collectibles and memorabilia including sports keepsakes, U.S and world currency, arts, comics, entertainment, movie and music and historical and political souvenirs such as Civil War items.
The site contains nearly 2 million bidders and members across the world who are registered online.
‘This loyal and growing community of collectors is a testament to the usefulness of our website,’ their website said. ‘Our reputation for professional business practices and our vast expertise in the field of art and collectibles.’
How much were top-selling cards auctioned for?
The 2003 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection dual logo man with Jordan and Bryant wasn’t the only token trading card to surpass the million-dollar price range Friday.
A 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle baseball scored an eight by the PSA and sold for $1,555,500. Also, a period-signed 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle sold for just short of $1 million. It was bought for $945,500.
Months earlier, a 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth rookie card sold for multiple millions. The card represents the baseball legend known as ‘Bambino’ and his stop in Baltimore in the International League. The card was purchased for $4,026,000 on Oct. 24.
Earlier in the year another Ruth rookie card topped $1 million. A 1916 Herpolsheimer Co. trading card featuring the baseball Hall of Famer, who was born George Herman ‘Babe’ Ruth, commanding the mound in his Boston Red Sox pitching pose. The card earned a score of 7 by the PSA. It sold for $1,403,000 on Aug. 23.