GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Valuable Sports Card Market Trends Statistics

The valuable sports card market is experiencing a surge in prices, driven by increased demand and scarcity of certain rare cards, leading to record-breaking auction sales.

Last Updated: June 20, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we will explore the current trends and notable figures within the valuable sports card market. From record-breaking sales to significant increases in collector interest, the statistics paint a compelling picture of the evolving landscape of sports card trading.

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"The most valuable hockey card ever sold fetched $1.29 million in May 2021."

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"The Honus Wagner card reached the highest price ever for a card at $6.6 million in 2021."

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"About 130 cards have sold for at least $100,000 in 2020 which was a significant increase from the 67 sold the previous year."

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"In 2020, baseball cards made up 55% of all sports cards sold."

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"The number of collectors of baseball cards decreased by 90% from 1991 to 1995 and has started growing only recently."

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"A single box of 86–87 Fleer basketball cards, which included a Michael Jordan rookie card–increased in price from $75,000 in 2018 to about $300,000 in 2020."

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"The High-end graded card market increased by 73% from 2015 to 2019."

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"eBay saw a six-fold increase in sales of soccer cards from 2016 to 2020, with the category growing 1587% during that period."

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"There was a 311% increase in sales of soccer trading cards on eBay from 2019 to 2020."

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"The market value of sports card investments increased by 175% in February 2021 compared to the same month in 2019."

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"The sports card market is growing at a CAGR of 4% from 2021 to 2028."

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"Trading card sales grew 92% on eBay in 2020, at a total value of more than $1 billion."

In conclusion, the sports card market continues to see impressive growth and strong investor interest, with record-breaking sales and increasing values across various categories. The surge in high-value card transactions, particularly in hockey and baseball, highlights the market’s potential for substantial returns. The rapid expansion of the high-end graded card market, alongside the significant rise in online sales of soccer cards, demonstrates the evolving nature of the industry and shifting collector preferences. Overall, with consistent growth rates and notable spikes in market value, the sports card market remains a lucrative and dynamic space for both collectors and investors alike.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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