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Six Michael Jordan Cards Sell for Over $4.4 Million
Six Jordan-linked cards and sealed formats produced $4,447,129 in completed sales from August 18 through August 22. Five Fanatics lots already carry $2.04 million in buyer-facing bids into Thursday's retest.
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Alt now displays a $3.3 million bounty bid—$3.96 million after its 20% buyer's premium—for Cooper Flagg's NBA Rookie Debut Patch Auto. The card has not sold, however, and the listing itself still says it is not consigned.
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Allen Iverson's five most expensive basketball card sales, from Essential Credentials and Fleer Ultra Masterpieces to Exquisite logoman cards and National Treasures autographs.
Best NBA Card Grading Companies (2026): PSA, BGS, SGC & CGC
Compare the best NBA card grading companies in 2026: PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC, plus a full-cost checklist for deciding when grading is worth it.
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