Mile High Card Company has once again stepped up to the plate, launching their highly anticipated Extra Innings Auction just after the holiday weekend. Collectors are in for a treat as they peruse through a whopping 1,200 lots in the online catalog, brimming with vintage treasures waiting to find new homes.
Standing out among the vast array of offerings are some truly exceptional pieces that are sure to make any collector’s heart skip a beat. From the mesmerizing PSA 9 graded 1973 Topps Mike Schmidt rookie card to the iconic 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle rookie card graded PSA 6 (MC), and the awe-inspiring T206 Ty Cobb Portrait with a radiant red background rated SGC 3, these cards are not just collectibles but pieces of history encapsulated in time.
But the excitement doesn’t stop there. The auction boasts a variety of complete and partial sets, including a coveted 1956 Topps set embellished with numerous graded cards to add a touch of diversity to the collection. As if that wasn’t enough, collectors will also find themselves drooling over a range of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig cards from the illustrious 1933 Goudey series, a 1950 Bowman Jackie Robinson card graded SGC 5 EX, and a 1952 Topps Willie Mays card also graded SGC 5.
The lineup of sports legends continues with a striking 1954 Topps Henry Aaron card graded PSA 3 and a magnetic 1961 Topps Mickey Mantle card graded PSA 7. To cater to a wider audience, modern collectibles have also been included in the auction, such as a 2000 Bowman Tom Brady ROY Promotion card graded PSA 6 and sealed Pokémon Base Set boxes from the nostalgic years of 1999 and 2000, appealing to the interests of a diverse set of collectors.
With bidding open until Thursday, June 6, collectors have ample time to deliberate and make their moves on the must-have items in this auction. Moreover, Mile High Card Company is gearing up for their grand catalog auction later in the summer and is currently accepting consignments from those looking to add their prized possessions to the mix.
This auction is not just a bidding war; it’s a journey through the annals of sports history encapsulated in rare collectibles and iconic cards. It’s a chance for enthusiasts to own a piece of the past, a slice of nostalgia, and a memory frozen in time. So, gear up, collectors, because the game is on, and the bidding war has just begun.
