Hello hobbyists! Here are today’s links:
Featured Article of the Day
Cooper Flagg NBA debut jersey sells for $1 million in private sale (cllct) — Cooper Flagg’s NBA debut jersey reportedly sold in a private transaction for $1M, underscoring how strongly collectors value “first moment” game-used pieces.
🏟️ Sports Cards
🏀 Basketball Cards
First 1-of-1 Michael Jordan Card Ever Made Now Up for Auction (Sports Collectors Daily) — A 1997 Fleer Ultra Michael Jordan “Masterpiece” 1/1—described as the first-ever 1-of-1 Jordan card produced—is headed to auction.
I talked to Chris HOJ about this card and another Jordan 1/1 on Sports Card Clubhouse a couple weeks ago. Watch that conversation here.
🧢 Sports Memorabilia
Cooper Flagg rookie jersey sells for $1M, sparking new NBA Rookie Debut Auction (Sports Collectors Digest) — The sale is framed as a catalyst for an NBA/Sotheby’s-style Rookie Debut jersey auction concept tied to other top rookies.
Cooper Flagg’s First NBA Jersey Sold for $1 Million (Sports Collectors Daily) — Another recap of the $1M result and what it could signal for modern game-worn “debut” demand.
🎴 TCG
Hot Takes on Logan Paul, Ken Goldin Pokemon Sale (Mantel) — A reaction/opinion piece on the Logan Paul / Goldin Pokémon headline and what it says about hype, pricing, and attention in the hobby.
The King of the Pirates (and TCG): The Top 10 Most Expensive One Piece Cards on the Market (Mantel) — A rundown of high-end One Piece Card Game prices, highlighting which cards currently sit at the top of the market.
🚨 Crime
$180,000 worth of collectibles stolen from Anaheim trading card store (CBS Los Angeles) — Police say burglars stole about $180K worth of collectibles (including Pokémon cards) from an Anaheim-area trading card store.
Video: Anaheim Pokémon card shop ransacked by burglars (NBC Los Angeles) — Local TV coverage and video details of the Anaheim break-in and the scale of the stolen Pokémon/collectibles haul.
🛒 Pre-Sales
2025 Panini National Treasures Football Preview (CardLines) — Product preview covering what’s in the release, box guarantees, and risk factors (notably price and rookie-auto depth) for would-be buyers.
The Ultimate Guide To 2025-26 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey (CardLines) — A format-and-checklist style guide with release notes and pros/cons for Series 2 Hockey across hobby and retail configurations.
I found this interesting. Steve Grad, long the head of autograph authentication at Beckett, steps away from authenticating shortly after Collectors acquires Beckett:
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