Mile High Card Company is currently hosting its highly anticipated auction featuring a dazzling array of over 2,000 lots, with the main attraction being the esteemed 1968 Topps Registry set, meticulously curated for discerning collectors. This top-tier set showcases PSA 10 graded gems of legendary players including Mickey Mantle, Johnny Bench in his rookie card debut, Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, Rod Carew, Pete Rose, and a coveted PSA 9 Nolan Ryan rookie card.
Among the auction’s highlights are the rare and sought-after 1968 Topps cards from the #1 ranked Registry set, appealing to passionate collectors striving to elevate their PSA Set Registry collections with exquisite, high-grade cards. The event has already seen fervent bidding on a 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems #23 Michael Jordan card, one of the limited 90 red versions, surpassing the $100,000 mark, indicating substantial interest in high-value items.
For basketball enthusiasts, a standout piece is the PSA 8.5 Wilt Chamberlain 1961-62 Fleer rookie card, while hockey aficionados can compete for the prized 1966 Topps USA Test Bobby Orr rookie card graded PSA 8.5, a cherished gem in the hobby’s realm of collectibles.
Delving into the era of pre-war classics, the auction presents a curated selection of early Ty Cobb cards and other pre-war treasures, such as the 1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal 150/649 Christy Mathewson White Cap SGC 8 and several iconic 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig cards.
Post-war highlights are equally captivating, featuring key lots like the iconic 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 graded SGC 4, 1948 and 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson cards, as well as a series of high-grade cards spanning the careers of Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, and Mickey Mantle from the 1950s to the 1970s.
In addition to the array of sports cards, the auction offers a diverse range of sports memorabilia, including a 1957 Topps Bill Russell graded PSA 6.5, a pristine Jim Brown 1964 Philadelphia #30 graded PSA 10, and a Wayne Gretzky 1979 O-Pee-Chee rookie card graded PSA 8.5. Collectors can also explore unique items like a 2015-16 Exquisite Collection Connor McDavid Rookie Relics card, a vintage 1910s American League “All-Star” Team photo, and unopened boxes of vintage cards waiting to be revealed.
The auction is currently live, with bidding scheduled to conclude on April 13, offering an exhilarating opportunity for collectors to acquire a diverse range of sports cards, collectibles, and memorabilia tailored to a wide spectrum of collecting interests, promising a trove of treasures for avid enthusiasts and seasoned collectors alike.