the midas touch

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By Ben Magalaner

2003-04 UD Exquisite Luke Walton #51 Rookie Patch Auto

PSA 6

SOLD: 02.09.23

PRICE: $8,466 02

1986-87 Fleer Sticker

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar #1

PSA 9

SOLD: 02.09.23

PRICE: $3,310 03

2002 Panini

Donruss Elite Brock Purdy #185 Black

1/1

PSA 7

SOLD: 02.09.23

PRICE: $1,920

Upper Deck's inaugural Exquisite Collection release from 2003 remains one of the most sought-after issues in collecting and consider this Rookie Patch Auto of Luke Walton as proof. It received an auction-high 81 bids and commanded a $8,466 hammer price, more than 22 times greater than the previous record for a Luke Walton card, per Card Ladder.

LeBron James' pursuit of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's scoring record has sparked a resurgence of interest in "Cap's" collectibles. This Fleer Sticker showcasing the six-time NBA MVP winner in skyhook style received 33 bids before selling for an impressive $3,310 final price.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was the surprise of the 2022 NFL season and his collectibles have skyrocketed in desirability and value thanks to his winning style and underdog appeal. This one-of-a-kind Panini Donruss Elite Black, which began bidding at $5, inspired 64 bids and sold at a lofty price of $1,920.

CREDITS

COVER

Darryl Webb/ASSOCIATED PRESS

OPENING SPREAD

Stephen Brashear/ASSOCIATED PRESS

PACK LEADER

Fred Jewell/ASSOCIATED PRESS

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