September 2026 Basketball Card Auction Report (Goldin)
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In September 2026, Goldin sold 1,836 basketball card lots for $22,802,506 combined, with a median price of $915. The month’s top sale was 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Number Pieces Autographs #NP-MJ Michael Jordan Signed Game-Used Patch Card (#14/23) - PSA NM-MT 8, PSA/DNA GEM MT 10, which realized $1,464,000 on Sep 20, 2026, buyer’s premium included.
This is the September 2026 issue of the Basketball Card Auction Report: This Week at Goldin, a fixed record of one calendar month. It counts every lot that sold in Goldin’s Basketball category that month, with the lot behind each price linked. Goldin only: eBay, Heritage, PWCC and private sales are not in these numbers.
September 2026 at a Glance
| Metric | September 2026 | August 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lots sold | 1,836 | 1,803 | +2% |
| Total realized | $22,802,506 | $16,691,467 | +37% |
| Median sale | $915 | $1,159 | -21% |
| Top sale | $1,464,000 (2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Number Pieces Autographs #NP-MJ Michael…) | $489,830 (2015-16 Panini Flawless Momentous Autographed Memorabilia Platinum #MM-KB Kobe…) | — |
Of the 1293 graded singles sold in September 2026, 494 (38%) were graded 10.
Highlights
1. 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Number Pieces Autographs #NP-MJ Michael Jordan Signed Game-Used Patch Card (#14/23) - PSA NM-MT 8, PSA/DNA GEM MT 10 — $1,464,000
A PSA NM-MT 8 copy realized $1,464,000 in Goldin’s 2026 Summer Goldin 100, closing Sep 20, 2026.
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2. 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Emblems of Endorsement #EM-LJ LeBron James Signed Game-Used Patch Rookie Card (#11/15) - BGS NM-MT+ 8.5, Beckett 10 — $732,000
A BGS NM-MT+ 8.5 copy realized $732,000 in Goldin’s 2026 Summer Goldin 100, closing Sep 20, 2026.
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3. Kevin Garnett 2008 NBA Finals Game 6 Championship-Clinching Game-Used, Photo-Matched Boston Celtics Home Jersey - “Anything is Possible!” - June 17, 2008 - Clinches 1st & Only NBA Title - Matched to Games 2 & 6 - MeiGray LOA, MeiGray Photomatching (6) — $701,500
This lot realized $701,500 in Goldin’s 2026 Summer Goldin 100, closing Sep 20, 2026.
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4. 2025-26 Topps Chrome Update Alter Egos SuperFractor #AE-3 Stephen Curry (#1/1) - PSA NM-MT 8 — $652,022
A PSA NM-MT 8 copy realized $652,022 in Goldin’s 2026 Monthly Sports Elite #8, closing Sep 27, 2026.
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5. 1998-99 Upper Deck Jordan Game Jersey Autographs #MJx-GJ Michael Jordan Signed Game-Worn Relic Card (#12/23) - PSA MINT 9 — $549,000
A PSA MINT 9 copy realized $549,000 in Goldin’s 2026 Summer Goldin 100, closing Sep 20, 2026.
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6. Fresh-to-Hobby Discovery of MJ Signed, Inscribed Rookie Type I from Nike Air Jordan 1st Ad Campaign! - Nov. 1984 Type I Original Photo by Photographer Chuck Kuhn - Jet-Black Signature; Only 2 Known PSA-Certified Examples - 8 x 10 - PSA/DNA, JSA — $528,937
This lot realized $528,937 in Goldin’s 2026 Summer Goldin 100, closing Sep 20, 2026.
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7. 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Rookie Patch Autograph (RPA) #78 LeBron James Signed Patch Rookie Card (#42/99) - PSA Authentic, PSA/DNA GEM MT 10 — $488,000
A PSA AUTHENTIC copy realized $488,000 in Goldin’s 2026 Summer Goldin 100, closing Sep 20, 2026.
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8. 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Limited Logos #LL-KB Kobe Bryant Signed Game-Used Patch Card (#10/75) - BGS NM-MT+ 8.5, Beckett 10 — $488,000
A BGS NM-MT+ 8.5 copy realized $488,000 in Goldin’s 2026 Summer Goldin 100, closing Sep 20, 2026.
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9. 1996-97 Flair Showcase Legacy Collection Row 0 #23 Michael Jordan (#046/150) - PSA GEM MT 10 — $427,000
A PSA GEM MT 10 copy realized $427,000 in Goldin’s 2026 Summer Goldin 100, closing Sep 20, 2026.
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10. The First 9.8 “A Star Is Born” to Reach Auction in 3 Years! - Dec. 10, 1984 Sports Illustrated Michael Jordan 1st Pro Cover (Newsstand) — $378,200
This lot realized $378,200 in Goldin’s 2026 Summer Goldin 100, closing Sep 20, 2026.
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Top 25 Sales of September 2026
| # | Lot | Price | Auction | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Number Pieces Autographs #NP-MJ Michael Jordan Signed Game-Used Patch Card (#14/23) - PSA NM-MT 8, PSA/DNA GEM MT 10 | $1,464,000 | 2026 Summer Goldin 100 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| 2 | 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Emblems of Endorsement #EM-LJ LeBron James Signed Game-Used Patch Rookie Card (#11/15) - BGS NM-MT+ 8.5, Beckett 10 | $732,000 | 2026 Summer Goldin 100 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| 3 | Kevin Garnett 2008 NBA Finals Game 6 Championship-Clinching Game-Used, Photo-Matched Boston Celtics Home Jersey - “Anything is Possible!” - June 17, 2008 - Clinches 1st & Only NBA Title - Matched to Games 2 & 6 - MeiGray LOA, MeiGray Photomatching (6) | $701,500 | 2026 Summer Goldin 100 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| 4 | 2025-26 Topps Chrome Update Alter Egos SuperFractor #AE-3 Stephen Curry (#1/1) - PSA NM-MT 8 | $652,022 | 2026 Monthly Sports Elite #8 | Sep 27, 2026 |
| 5 | 1998-99 Upper Deck Jordan Game Jersey Autographs #MJx-GJ Michael Jordan Signed Game-Worn Relic Card (#12/23) - PSA MINT 9 | $549,000 | 2026 Summer Goldin 100 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| 6 | Fresh-to-Hobby Discovery of MJ Signed, Inscribed Rookie Type I from Nike Air Jordan 1st Ad Campaign! - Nov. 1984 Type I Original Photo by Photographer Chuck Kuhn - Jet-Black Signature; Only 2 Known PSA-Certified Examples - 8 x 10 - PSA/DNA, JSA | $528,937 | 2026 Summer Goldin 100 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| 7 | 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Rookie Patch Autograph (RPA) #78 LeBron James Signed Patch Rookie Card (#42/99) - PSA Authentic, PSA/DNA GEM MT 10 | $488,000 | 2026 Summer Goldin 100 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| 8 | 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Limited Logos #LL-KB Kobe Bryant Signed Game-Used Patch Card (#10/75) - BGS NM-MT+ 8.5, Beckett 10 | $488,000 | 2026 Summer Goldin 100 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| 9 | 1996-97 Flair Showcase Legacy Collection Row 0 #23 Michael Jordan (#046/150) - PSA GEM MT 10 | $427,000 | 2026 Summer Goldin 100 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| 10 | The First 9.8 “A Star Is Born” to Reach Auction in 3 Years! - Dec. 10, 1984 Sports Illustrated Michael Jordan 1st Pro Cover (Newsstand) | $378,200 | 2026 Summer Goldin 100 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| 11 | 2005-06 LeBron James Game-Used, Photo-Matched Cleveland Cavaliers Home Jersey - Matched to (3) Games, (2) 40+ Point Games - Double-Double on 4/1 - 130 Points, 21 Rebounds, 20 Assists, 9 Steals Total - MeiGray LOA, MeiGray Photomatching, SIA Photo Match LOA | $366,000 | 2026 Summer Goldin 100 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| 12 | 1985 Nike Promo Michael Jordan Signed, Inscribed “#23” Rookie Card - PSA EX-MT 6, PSA/DNA NM-MT 8 | $356,268 | 2026 Summer Goldin 100 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| 13 | 2025-26 Bowman Chrome Autographs SuperFractor #BCA-DH Dylan Harper Signed Rookie Card (#1/1) - PSA NM-MT 8 | $320,860 | 2026 Summer Goldin 100 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| 14 | 2026 Topps Now 2026 NBA Champions Set New York Knicks Starting Five Quintuple Autograph FoilFractor #NYK-S5A Jalen Brunson/Josh Hart/OG Anunoby/Mikal Bridges/Karl-Anthony Towns Multi-Signed Card (#1/1) Unused Redemption Card | $317,200 | 2026 Monthly Sports Elite #8 | Sep 27, 2026 |
| 15 | 2025-26 Topps Chrome Image Variation SuperFractor #221 Victor Wembanyama (#1/1) - Jersey Number - PSA GEM MT 10 | $305,000 | 2026 Summer Goldin 100 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| 16 | 2014-15 Panini Flawless Greats Dual Memorabilia Autographs #GDM-KB Kobe Bryant Signed Game-Worn Patch Card (#19/25) - PSA GEM MT 10, PSA/DNA GEM MT 10 | $295,240 | 2026 Monthly Sports Elite #8 | Sep 27, 2026 |
| 17 | 2004-05 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Limited Logos #LL-KB1 Kobe Bryant Signed Game-Used Patch Card (#05/50) - BGS GEM MINT 9.5, Beckett 10 | $292,800 | 2026 Monthly Sports Elite #8 | Sep 27, 2026 |
| 18 | Victor Wembanyama Historic NBA Playoffs Debut Game-Used, Photo-Matched San Antonio Spurs City Edition Jersey - Western Conference First Round Game 1 vs. Portland Trail Blazers - Franchise Record For Most Points in Debut - April 19, 2026 - Game-High 35 Points, 5 Rebounds, 1 Assist, 2 Blocks - NBA Auctions LOA, Davious Sports LOA | $274,500 | 2026 Summer Goldin 100 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| 19 | 1999-00 Flair Showcase Masterpiece #50 Kobe Bryant (#1/1) - PSA MINT 9 | $268,400 | 2026 Summer Goldin 100 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| 20 | 1984-85 Star #101 Michael Jordan Rookie Card - PSA NM+ 7.5 | $244,028 | 2026 Monthly Sports Elite #8 | Sep 27, 2026 |
| 21 | 1999-00 Upper Deck SPx Winning Materials Autograph #WM1-A Michael Jordan Signed Game-Used Relic Card (#15/23) - BGS MINT 9, Beckett 10 | $244,000 | 2026 Summer Goldin 100 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| 22 | 2003-04 Upper Deck Legends Rookie Impressions Dual Autographs #MJ/LJ Michael Jordan/LeBron James Dual-Signed Card (#17/25) - SGC GM 10, SGC 10 | $237,900 | 2026 Summer Goldin 100 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| 23 | 2025-26 Topps Chrome Autographed Gold NBA Logoman Relics #GLM-2 Stephon Castle Signed Gold Logoman Game-Worn Patch Card (#1/1) Unused Redemption Card | $219,600 | 2026 Monthly Sports Elite #8 | Sep 27, 2026 |
| 24 | LeBron James Becomes Youngest Player to Score 40 Points - Game-Used, Photo-Matched, Signed Nike Air Zoom Generation LeBron 1 Sneakers - Historic 41-Point Rookie Game, First Career 40-Point Performance - March 27, 2004 - Matched to (2) Games, (2) Double-Doubles - SIA Photo Match LOA, UDA COA, Beckett LOA | $211,060 | 2026 Monthly Sports Elite #8 | Sep 27, 2026 |
| 25 | 2009-10 Panini Playoff National Treasures Rookie Patch Autograph (RPA) Black #203 James Harden Signed Logoman Patch Rookie Card (#1/1) - Jersey Number - BGS NM-MT+ 8.5, Beckett 10 | $201,300 | 2026 Summer Goldin 100 | Sep 20, 2026 |
By Segment
| Segment | Sales | Total | Median | Top sale | Median vs August 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage graded singles (through 1989) | 129 | $2,317,235 | $5,856 | $356,268 (1985 Nike Promo Michael Jordan Signed, Inscribed “#23” Rookie Card - PSA EX-MT…) | +121% |
| Modern graded singles (1990+) | 1,164 | $15,275,909 | $915 | $1,464,000 (2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Number Pieces Autographs #NP-MJ Michael…) | -35% |
| Sealed product | 84 | $366,458 | $1,356 | $54,900 (2003-04 Topps Chrome Basketball Factory-Sealed Hobby Box Collection (3) - Possi…) | -71% |
| Signed & authenticated | 133 | $1,554,411 | $1,159 | $528,937 (Fresh-to-Hobby Discovery of MJ Signed, Inscribed Rookie Type I from Nike Air Jo…) | +36% |
| Memorabilia | 107 | $2,368,153 | $793 | $701,500 (Kevin Garnett 2008 NBA Finals Game 6 Championship-Clinching Game-Used, Photo-Ma…) | -41% |
| Other lots | 219 | $920,340 | $355 | $378,200 (The First 9.8 “A Star Is Born” to Reach Auction in 3 Years! - Dec. 10, 1984 Spo…) | +5% |
Grader Mix
| Grader | Graded lots | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PSA | 1,016 | 74% |
| BGS | 274 | 20% |
| CGC | 58 | 4% |
| SGC | 16 | 1% |
| Other graders | 6 | 0% |
Auction by Auction
| Auction | Closed | Lots | Total realized | Top sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Weekly Auction Aug 25 - Sep 3 | Sep 4, 2026 | 234 | $504,085 | $35,123 2016-17 Panini Studio From Downtown #FD18 Kobe Bryant - BGS PRISTINE 10 |
| 2026 Weekly Auction Sep 1 - Sep 10 | Sep 11, 2026 | 423 | $535,323 | $87,840 2012-13 Panini Select Gold Prizm #54 Kobe Bryant (#02/10) - BGS MINT 9 |
| 2026 Weekly Auction Sep 8 - Sep 17 | Sep 18, 2026 | 335 | $429,096 | $36,600 2024-25 Panini Immaculate Collection Logoman #LM-IRV Kyrie Irving Game-Worn/Used Patch Card (#1/1) - PSA NM 7 |
| 2026 Summer Goldin 100 | Sep 20, 2026 | 36 | $10,308,055 | $1,464,000 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Number Pieces Autographs #NP-MJ Michael Jordan Signed Game-Used Patch Card (#14/23) - PSA NM-MT 8, PSA/DNA GEM MT 10 |
| 2026 Weekly Auction Sep 15 - Sep 24 | Sep 25, 2026 | 270 | $592,972 | $52,460 1986-87 Fleer #57 Michael Jordan Rookie Card - PSA MINT 9 |
| 2026 Monthly Sports Elite #8 | Sep 27, 2026 | 538 | $10,432,975 | $652,022 2025-26 Topps Chrome Update Alter Egos SuperFractor #AE-3 Stephen Curry (#1/1) - PSA NM-MT 8 |
How This Report Is Built
Every lot that sold in Goldin’s Basketball category between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 30, 2026 is counted once, on the day it closed, at the hammer price plus the lot’s buyer’s premium, which is the final price Goldin publishes. Grades are shown as the grader labelled them. ‘Graded singles’ are lots with a PSA, CGC, BGS, SGC or TAG grade; sealed product, signed items and memorabilia are counted in their own rows. Medians are medians of individual sales. Nothing is estimated or modelled, and nothing here describes any venue other than Goldin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I see the current market at Goldin?
The standing report is the live view: the latest week, rolling 30-day windows, and the next closes on Goldin’s calendar. This issue is the fixed record for one month.
Why compare against the previous month?
Because auction volume is lumpy. An Elite event or a themed auction in one month and not the next moves every total, and the comparison column shows that swing rather than hiding it.
Where do the prices come from?
Each price is the hammer price plus the lot’s buyer’s premium, which is the final price Goldin publishes. Every lot is linked.
Does this include eBay or other auction houses?
No. Only lots sold at Goldin, where every result is a public record. It is one venue’s results, not a price guide for the whole hobby.
Sources
Every price on this page is a sold result from the Goldin Basketball archive, with the lot behind each price linked. Goldin is an eBay company; its final prices include the buyer’s premium.
Related Resources
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Basketball Card Auction Report: This Week at Goldin — the live view, updated after every close.
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August 2026 Basketball Card Auction Report (Goldin) — the previous issue.
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Sports Cards — guides, checklists and price research for the category.