Ever thought a single card could be worth more than a house? Well, now you know! A signed 1987 Michael Jordan rookie card just sold at auction for a jaw-dropping $2.5 million! Yes, you read that right – two and a half million dollars! And get this – the winning bid was the only bid on the card, meaning someone was seriously ready to drop that kind of cash on a piece of paper signed by a basketball legend.
This card was graded a 9 out of 10 for condition, with Jordan’s autograph scoring a perfect 10! But wait, industry experts had pegged the card’s fair market value at around $1 million, so this sale literally blew the roof off the market. The auction house Joopiter took a 25% buyer’s premium, making the total cost to the buyer $2.5 million.
Will Stern, editor of the sports collectibles platform CLLCT, said no one expected such a shocking amount. This is definitely a new record for Michael Jordan rookie cards and raises the bar for collectors worldwide.
If you thought sports cards were just kid stuff, think again! This card proves collecting can be serious business and the right card can make you rich. Now, as the world buzzes about this insane sale, the big question is – who’s the mystery buyer? And will anyone ever top this record?
Either way, if you’ve got an old sports card lying around, maybe it’s time to dust it off and check its value. You might just be on your way to becoming a millionaire!
So, what do you think? Is this crazy or is the sports card market finally getting the spotlight it deserves? Drop a comment, share your thoughts, or just have a laugh – stories like this are a treat for all of us who love sports and business!
