Source: BroBible
Summary
A rare Josh Allen rookie card sold for $1.7 million, setting a new record for the Buffalo Bills quarterback. The card features Allen’s on-card signature and an NFL Shield from his rookie season. The sale surpasses the previous record of $1.35 million paid for another Allen card in May. The buyer purchased the card through Alt, a private marketplace for sports cards.
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The habit gets a new name.
Collectors are willing to pay top dollar for rare sports cards, like the $1.7 million Josh Allen rookie card. This card is a one-of-one 2018 Panini National Treasures Rookie Patch Autograph. The sale sets a new record, surpassing the previous record by $350,000. The buyer likely stored it in a climate-controlled vault, unlike the rest of us who store old cards in a shoebox.
Cardboard is now real estate.
Author: Evan Null
