A rare LeBron James trading card sold for a record-breaking $1.845 million at auction over the weekend
The card featuring double Olympic basketball gold medallist attracted 34 bids over the course of the 26-day sale conducted by Goldin Auctions.
The card comes from the 2003-2004 National Basketball Association (NBA) season, following James being selected by the Cavaliers with the top pick in the draft.
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LeBron James Trading Card
According to the NBA, the signed card was one of only 23 produced and received a “9.5 mint gem” condition grading. It also features a piece of James’ Cavaliers jersey. It was bought by Leore Avidar, the chief executive and co-founder of Lob.com, a San Francisco-based company which automates direct mail for businesses.
In addition to having James’ signature on it, the card also has a piece of fabric from a Cleveland Cavaliers jersey that he wore as a rookie.
It’s the most expensive basketball card ever purchased and the priciest trading card of any kind in the modern era (since 1980).
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LeBron James Trading Card