GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Valuable Cards Statistics
A collection of statistics and data related to valuable trading cards, including their market value, price trends, rarity, and demand.
In this post, we explore the fascinating world of valuable trading cards, where prices can reach staggering heights. From iconic baseball cards to rare Pokémon collectibles, the market for these prized items continues to captivate enthusiasts and collectors alike. Join us as we delve into the extraordinary prices fetched by some of the most sought-after cards in recent years.
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"The most expensive baseball card ever sold was a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle, sold for $5.2 million in 2021,"
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"The record for a football card sale was broken in 2021 with a Tom Brady rookie card selling for $2.25 million,"
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"The most expensive Pokémon card ever sold was a 1999 Pokémon Base 1st Edition Holo Thick Stamp Shadowless Charizard #4 PSA 10 GEM MT, sold for $369,000 in 2021,"
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"The first American football cards were issued in 1894,"
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"The 'Black Lotus' is considered the most valuable Magic: The Gathering Card, with a Alpha set version selling for $511,100 in 2021,"
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"The record auction price for a hockey card is $1.29 million, for a Wayne Gretzky card in 2021,"
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"A Michael Jordan rookie card sold for $738,000 in 2021, making it one of the most expensive basketball cards ever sold,"
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"The 1909 T206 Honus Wagner is considered the 'holy grail' of baseball cards due to its rarity, with one example selling for $3.12 million in 2016,"
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"There are estimated to be only 50 to 100 copies of the T206 Honus Wagner card in existence,"
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"A 1916 Babe Ruth Sporting News rookie card sold for $717,000 in 2020,"
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"The record price for a soccer card is $11,601 for a 2020 Panini Immaculate Collection Jumbo Patch Autographs - Cristiano Ronaldo sold in 2020,"
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"In 2020 the total sales of sports and trading cards on eBay jumped 142% from 2019,"
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"52% of sports card collectors are between the ages of 30 and 49, according to a survey by Beckett Media,"
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"PSA, one of the industry's leading grading companies, has a backlog of around 10 million cards as of 2021 due to increased demand,"
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