The Top 5 Most Expensive Sports Cards Sold on eBay Last Week (March 16–22, 2025)
The sports card hobby continues to show just how wide its reach has become — from vintage legends to modern rookies, and even rare art cards pushing boundaries. Last week’s eBay sales had a little bit of everything: a WNBA rookie shaking up the market, a golden piece of baseball street art, and icons like Jordan, Brady, and the Babe continuing to command massive prices.
Let’s break down the top five sales from March 16–22.
1. 2024-25 Prizm WNBA Caitlin Clark Rookie Black Gold Prizm (#5/5) — $24,200
Sold on Thursday, March 20
Caitlin Clark is rewriting the rules — not just on the basketball court, but in the card market, too. This 2024-25 Prizm WNBA Black Gold parallel rookie card, numbered 5/5, sold for a staggering $24,200, making it the highest sale of the week across all sports.
Prizm has long been the flagship brand for rookie cards, and with just five copies of this Black Gold parallel in existence, it’s no surprise that demand was fierce. Clark’s star power transcends women’s basketball, and her meteoric rise has captured the attention of both collectors and investors.
If this sale is any indication, Caitlin Clark is poised to become not just a generational talent on the hardwood — but a defining figure in the sports card hobby as well. Her market is officially on fire.
2. 2021 Topps Project70 Fernando Tatis Jr. by Mister Cartoon — Gold Frame 1/1 — $20,000
Sold on Friday, March 21
Art meets hobby in this stunning one-of-one Gold Frame Fernando Tatis Jr. card from Topps Project70, designed by iconic Los Angeles tattoo artist Mister Cartoon. Sold for an even $20,000, this card blends the worlds of baseball, street culture, and high-end collectibles.
Project70 reimagined classic Topps designs through the lens of world-renowned artists, and Mister Cartoon’s gritty, urban take on Tatis Jr. made this card a standout. Throw in the ultra-limited 1/1 Gold Frame — one of the most coveted parallels in the entire set — and you’ve got a piece that’s as much modern art as it is baseball card.
Tatis may be a polarizing figure, but there's no denying his flash, flair, and collectability — especially when wrapped in a frame of gold and backed by a legendary name in the art world.
3. 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie #57 (PSA 9) — $18,696.43
Sold on Tuesday, March 18
The GOAT is back in the top five. Michael Jordan’s iconic 1986 Fleer #57 rookie card, graded PSA 9, fetched $18,696.43 this week — a testament to its enduring appeal among collectors.
This card is the grail for basketball fans. While the PSA 10s now command six-figure prices, high-grade PSA 9s like this one remain highly sought after as the next best thing. The classic red, white, and blue border, the soaring dunk shot, and that unmistakable Bulls uniform — it’s everything a collector wants in a Jordan card.
Nearly 40 years later, this card still sets the gold standard. Jordan may have retired long ago, but his impact on the hobby remains timeless. Every sale like this is another reminder: legends never fade.
4. 2000 Playoff Absolute Tom Brady Rookie #195 (PSA 10, Serial #968/3000) — $17,000
Sold on Friday, March 21
Brady’s rookie cards are still going strong, even after the GOAT hung up his cleats. This 2000 Playoff Absolute rookie, numbered 968 out of 3000 and graded a perfect PSA 10, sold for $17,000.
Among the many early Brady rookies, the Absolute stands out for its foil finish, clean layout, and serial-numbered scarcity. With only a small percentage of these reaching gem mint condition, a PSA 10 like this is a true collector’s piece — and a smart long-term hold.
From sixth-round pick to seven-time Super Bowl champ, Brady’s underdog-to-icon story continues to fuel demand. Whether you're a Pats fan, a Bucs believer, or just a football history buff, this card is a powerful reminder of greatness.
5. 1926 W512 Babe Ruth (PSA 8) — $14,999
Sold on Monday, March 17
The oldest card on this week’s list comes from the Sultan of Swat himself. This 1926 W512 Babe Ruth strip card, graded PSA 8, sold for $14,999 — and with only three PSA 8s in existence (and just two graded higher), it’s a serious rarity.
The W512 set is known for its hand-cut strip card format and simple, colorful portraits. While it doesn’t carry the prestige of Ruth’s 1933 Goudey or 1916 M101-5 cards, its scarcity in high grade makes it an underrated gem for vintage collectors. And let’s face it — Babe Ruth cards are always going to be blue-chip assets.
Nearly a century after he played, Ruth remains a symbol of baseball’s golden age. High-grade examples like this are museum-worthy — and sales like this prove that true legends are forever.
Final Thoughts: Caitlin Clark Breaks Through
This week’s top sale wasn’t Jordan, Brady, or even Babe Ruth — it was Caitlin Clark, who continues to shatter records on and off the court. Her $24K Black Gold rookie sale is a turning point, not just for WNBA cards, but for the entire modern card market.
Whether it’s ultra-modern 1/1s or cardboard relics from the 1920s, one thing’s for sure: the hobby is thriving across every era, every sport, and every collector’s niche.