LeBron rookie card sets new record with $960K bid
A LeBron James basketball card has set a new modern-day record at auction with more than two weeks remaining to bid.
The LBJ 2003-2004 Upper Deck Exquisite card, which is being auctioned off by Goldin Auctions, broke the record for the most expensive modern-day card last week with a $960,000 bid, according to Action Network's Darren Rovell.
JUST IN: We have a new record for a modern day card. This LeBron card is currently at $960,000, including buyer’s premium, in @GoldinAuctions sale.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 26, 2020
There are 23 days left.
Previous record was Mike Trout card, which sold in @GoldinAuctions sale last month for $922,500. pic.twitter.com/5gOzn0h46r
Goldin Auctions said earlier this month the card is expected to sell for over $1 million. The auction closes July 18.
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