Mile High Card Company is gearing up for its first major auction of the year, and collectors are in for a treat with over 2,000 lots up for grabs. The highlight of the event is the premier 1968 Topps Registry set, meticulously curated and now being auctioned off card by card. This extraordinary collection features PSA 10 copies of legendary players like Mickey Mantle, Johnny Bench (rookie), Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, Rod Carew, Pete Rose, and a PSA 9 Nolan Ryan rookie card.
One of the main attractions of this auction is the array of high-grade singles from the #1 ranked Registry set. This presents an unparalleled opportunity for collectors looking to elevate their PSA Set Registry collections with impeccable, rare cards from the iconic 1968 Topps series.
The bidding fervor has already kicked off with a bang, with particular buzz around a 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems #23 Michael Jordan card. This gem, one of only 90 red versions ever produced, has already surged past the $100,000 mark, setting the tone for an exciting auction full of valuable finds.
Basketball enthusiasts will be delighted to find a PSA 8.5 Wilt Chamberlain 1961-62 Fleer rookie card among the standout basketball items. Meanwhile, hockey aficionados can vie for a piece of history with a 1966 Topps USA Test Bobby Orr rookie card graded PSA 8.5, a coveted treasure in the hockey card collecting world.
For fans of pre-war classics, the auction boasts a splendid selection of early Ty Cobb cards and other vintage gems. Notable mentions include a 1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal 150/649 Christy Mathewson White Cap SGC 8 and a variety of 1933 Goudey cards featuring legends like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
Moving into the post-war era, key lots up for grabs include a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 SGC 4, 1948 and 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson cards, as well as a series of high-grade cards featuring Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, and Mickey Mantle spanning the 1950s through the 1970s.
But the auction isn’t just limited to baseball. Football, hockey, and more are all well-represented, with standout items like a 1957 Topps Bill Russell PSA 6.5, a Jim Brown 1964 Philadelphia #30 PSA 10, and a Wayne Gretzky 1979 O-Pee-Chee rookie card graded PSA 8.5 up for grabs. Additionally, collectors will find a 2015-16 Exquisite Collection Connor McDavid Rookie Relics card, a 1910s American League “All-Star” Team photo, and even unopened vintage card boxes waiting to be discovered.
The auction is currently live, with bidding slated to close on April 13. With its diverse offering of high-end sports cards spanning different eras and sports, as well as vintage memorabilia and unopened product cases, this event promises something special for collectors with a wide array of interests. Get your bids ready and dive into this rare opportunity to own a piece of sports history.
