Mile High Card Company is kicking off the year 2024 with a bang, presenting collectors with a thrilling opportunity to acquire some of the most coveted sports cards and vintage memorabilia in their first major auction of the year. With over 2,000 lots up for grabs, the auction is a treasure trove for enthusiasts across various sports.
One of the auction’s crown jewels is the premier 1968 Topps Registry set, meticulously graded by PSA and offered card-by-card. This remarkable set boasts PSA 10 copies of legendary players such as Mickey Mantle, Johnny Bench in his rookie card, Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, Rod Carew, Pete Rose, and a PSA 9 Nolan Ryan rookie card. Collectors aiming to elevate their PSA Set Registry collections with high-grade cards will find this offering irresistible.
Among the standout items in the auction are the high-grade singles from the top-ranked Registry set, ensuring a competitive and captivating event for bidders seeking rare and pristine cards. The early bidding frenzy has already driven the price of a 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems #23 Michael Jordan card, one of only 90 red versions, to an impressive sum exceeding $100,000, underscoring the intense interest surrounding the auction.
Basketball enthusiasts will find a gem in the form of a PSA 8.5 Wilt Chamberlain 1961-62 Fleer rookie card, while hockey fans can vie for a 1966 Topps USA Test Bobby Orr rookie card graded PSA 8.5, a highly coveted piece in the hobby. The auction also features a diverse array of pre-war classics, including early Ty Cobb cards, a 1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal 150/649 Christy Mathewson White Cap SGC 8, and several 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig cards, appealing to aficionados of vintage sports cards.
Post-war highlights in the auction include a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 SGC 4, 1948 and 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson cards, and a series of high-grade Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, and Mickey Mantle cards spanning the 1950s through the 1970s. With a diverse selection of sports represented, there’s something for every collector, whether they’re into baseball, basketball, football, or hockey.
Aside from sports cards, the auction also showcases an array of sports memorabilia, including a 1957 Topps Bill Russell PSA 6.5, a Jim Brown 1964 Philadelphia #30 card graded PSA 10, and a Wayne Gretzky 1979 O-Pee-Chee rookie card graded PSA 8.5. Additionally, collectors will have the chance to bid on intriguing items such as a 2015-16 Exquisite Collection Connor McDavid Rookie Relics card, a 1910s American League “All-Star” Team photo, and unopened vintage card boxes, adding a touch of excitement to the event.
With live bidding currently underway, collectors have until April 13 to partake in this exhilarating auction that promises to satisfy a wide range of collecting interests, from high-grade sports cards to vintage memorabilia and unopened product cases. Jump into the action and secure your piece of sports card history with Mile High Card Company’s unparalleled offerings.
