The first autographed Michael Jordan NBA All-Star Game patch card is scheduled to go under the hammer through Goldin Auctions for an eye-watering US$2.5 million (AU$3.2 million).
Hailed as the “most significant Michael Jordan trading card ever produced” and “one of the most valuable Jordan cards in existence”, the 1997-98 collectible was released during MJ’s final season with the Chicago Bulls (i.e. The Last Dance-era).
The card has reportedly been graded a NM-MT 8 by PSA, with the autograph graded a 9 by PSA/DNA. Translation: this is top-notch shit. It even comes with a congratulatory statement that authenticating both the signature and patch component. This near mint to mind condition limited-edition item is number 21 out of 23.
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What’s even more incredible than the total figure is the sheer rate of value appreciation trading cards related to His Airness has experienced, particularly those a cut above the rest when it comes to condition:
- In early February of this year, a pair of 1986-87 Michael Jordan rookie cards with Gem Mint PSA 10 grading shattered record by selling for US$738,000 (AU$967,000) each – also courtesy of a Goldin Auctions event
- Just a month prior, another PSA 10 Michael Jordan rookie card sold for US$217,000
- In December of 2020, another was sold for US$211,560
- And in December of 2019 – before the second wave of The Last Dance-instigated Jordan fever – the very same card was reportedly worth just US$32,000
Bidding for the autographed Michael Jordan NBA All-Star Game patch card in question is open from now until May 22nd.
