Mile High Card Company is back in the game with their first major auction of the year, and it’s a doozy. With over 2,000 lots up for grabs, this event is a collector’s dream come true, featuring some of the most coveted and esteemed pieces in the hobby.
At the forefront of this auction is the top-ranked PSA graded 1968 Topps Registry set, being auctioned off card-by-card. This legendary set includes PSA 10 gems of baseball legends such as Mickey Mantle, Johnny Bench in his rookie card glory, Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, Rod Carew, Pete Rose, and a pristine PSA 9 Nolan Ryan rookie card. For collectors looking to elevate their PSA Set Registry collections, this auction is a goldmine of high-grade singles from the #1 ranked set.
Among the standout pieces drawing early attention is a 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems #23 Michael Jordan, one of only 90 red versions ever produced, which has already surpassed the $100,000 mark in early bidding. The strong interest in this item sets the tone for the high-value items awaiting bidders in this auction.
Basketball enthusiasts will find joy in a PSA 8.5 Wilt Chamberlain 1961-62 Fleer rookie card, while hockey aficionados can set their sights on a 1966 Topps USA Test Bobby Orr rookie card graded PSA 8.5, a true gem in the hockey card world.
The auction doesn’t stop at post-war classics; it also boasts pre-war treasures like early Ty Cobb cards and rarities such as a 1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal 150/649 Christy Mathewson White Cap SGC 8, as well as several 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig cards.
Key lots include a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 SGC 4, 1948 and 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson cards, and a plethora of high-grade cards featuring Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, and Mickey Mantle spanning the 1950s to the 1970s.
For collectors interested in other sports and memorabilia, the auction offers a diverse array of items. From a 1957 Topps Bill Russell PSA 6.5 to a Jim Brown 1964 Philadelphia #30 PSA 10, and a Wayne Gretzky 1979 O-Pee-Chee rookie card graded PSA 8.5, there’s something for every sports enthusiast. Additionally, rare finds include a 2015-16 Exquisite Collection Connor McDavid Rookie Relics card, a 1910s American League “All-Star” Team photo, and unopened vintage card boxes waiting to be discovered.
If you’re feeling the urge to bid, don’t wait too long—the auction is already live and will run until April 13. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting your journey in the world of sports card collecting, this auction promises a wide range of items to cater to various interests and tastes. Mile High Card Company has truly pulled out all the stops for this premier event, leaving collectors eagerly anticipating the treasures that await them.
