A Rookie Card Signed By Serena Williams Sold For Record Price At Auction
A rookie card with Serena Williams in her debut season, with the autograph of the famous American tennis player, became the most expensive women's sports card.
Reuters reported that the rookie card, printed in 2003, was sold for 44,280 dollars over the weekend, at an auction organized by Goldin Auctions.
Photo: Goldin Auctions / Instagram
According to ESPN, the alternative-asset trading platform Alt purchased the Serena Williams rookie card on behalf of a private client.
Reuters reported that the rookie card, printed in 2003, was sold for 44,280 dollars over the weekend, at an auction organized by Goldin Auctions.
"Final Sale Price: $44,280. An all-time record for any women’s sports card", wrote the New Jersey-based auction house on its official Twitter account.
Collectible Cards Are Becoming More Popular
The previous record was 34,440 dollars for a rookie card with Mia Hamm, a former member of the United States women's national football team, in its first season. The item was sold at auction this June.Photo: Goldin Auctions / Instagram
According to ESPN, the alternative-asset trading platform Alt purchased the Serena Williams rookie card on behalf of a private client.
"People are accepting women's trading cards as collectibles," ESPN quoted Goldin Auctions founder Ken Goldin as saying.
