A Kobe card sold for $65k, but the site still needs a human to value it
The online marketplace celebrates a record sale, but the value is still in the hands of collectors.
The story
A rare Kobe Bryant basketball card sold for $65,000 on CollX, breaking the site's previous record. The sale highlights the value of sports memorabilia and the growth of online trading card marketplaces.
Source: brobible.com
Our reading
A rare Kobe Bryant card sold for $65,000 on CollX, a platform that lets users scan cards and get instant valuations. The sale is a win for the site, but also a reminder that even after six years, the market for his memorabilia is still booming.
CollX claims to make valuations easy, but the price of a card still depends on factors like condition and print run. The site’s success hinges on the same variables that have always dictated collectible value, just with a more digital interface.
The sale proves that Kobe’s legacy is still a cash cow, even if the platform’s role is more about facilitating transactions than creating value.
