The Top 5 Most Expensive Sports Cards Sold on eBay Last Week (March 30 – April 5, 2025)
The trading card market continues to impress, with vintage rarities, modern grails, and international oddities all commanding serious money on eBay. This past week featured an extraordinary mix — from a jaw-dropping Ted Williams card out of Spain to hobby legends like Jordan, Ohtani, and Ty Cobb. There’s even a modern NBA sleeper sneaking into the top five with a monster Prizm Gold rookie.
Here are the top five biggest trading card sales from the week of March 30 to April 5.
1. 1959 Chocolates Torras Viajando America del Norte #152 Ted Williams (PSA 5) – $40,000
Sold on Tuesday, April 1
The top sale of the week wasn’t a rookie card, a parallel, or even a U.S. release — it was a stunning international issue of Ted Williams.
This 1959 Chocolates Torras card, part of a rare Spanish-language series printed in Spain, sold for an eye-popping $40,000. Graded PSA 5, it’s one of only a handful known to exist, making it a true unicorn for vintage collectors. Williams is pictured in full Red Sox gear, and the card’s title translates to “Traveling North America,” giving it a historical and cross-cultural appeal. With vintage oddball issues gaining traction, this one is truly in a league of its own.
2. 2006-07 Fleer E-X Jambalaya #J-MJ Michael Jordan (BGS 9) – $14,000
Sold on Friday, April 4
Michael Jordan insert collectors know the name "Jambalaya" all too well. Originally a 1990s Ultra insert, it was revived by Fleer E-X in 2006-07 with a bold die-cut design and a refractor-style finish that makes it pop.
This BGS 9 example sold for $14,000, reflecting just how much demand there still is for rare, high-grade MJ inserts — even post-retirement. The card’s curved edges and foil surface make it notoriously tough to grade, and this mint copy is one of the best available. For collectors of '90s and 2000s basketball, few cards carry more prestige.
Isn't it incredible how Michael Jordan's legacy lives on, even long after his retirement?
3. 2018 Bowman Chrome Shohei Ohtani Batting Refractor RC #1 (PSA 10) – $11,999.99
Sold on Friday, April 4
Shohei Ohtani’s rookie cards have only become more valuable since his move to the Dodgers, and this Bowman Chrome batting refractor is one of his most coveted.
Graded a PSA 10 and labeled “MBA Gold” for added verification, this card sold for just under $12K. The clean Chrome finish, low pop count in gem mint condition, and early image of Ohtani in his Angels uniform make this a cornerstone piece for modern collectors. As long as Ohtani continues to defy convention as both a pitcher and a hitter, his market will stay red-hot.
Shohei Ohtani continues to play must-watch baseball, and his trading cards continue to be in high demand.
4. 1910 T206 Ty Cobb Red Portrait Piedmont 350-460 (BVG 5) – $11,999
Sold on Thursday, April 3
Vintage royalty showed up in a big way this week with this beautiful BVG 5 example of the classic Ty Cobb red portrait from the legendary T206 tobacco set.
Cobb is one of the most iconic names in baseball history, and the red background version remains one of the most visually striking cards in the entire hobby. With bold color and solid centering, this mid-grade copy fetched nearly $12K — a testament to the timeless appeal of pre-war Hall of Famers. For many collectors, owning a Cobb T206 is a bucket-list item, and this one certainly delivered.
Collectibles are all about owning a real piece of history, and there's nothing more historical in sports than a card in good shape from 1910.
5. 2021-22 Panini Prizm Gold Prizm Trey Murphy III RC #288 (PSA 10 /10) – $11,999
Sold on Monday, March 31
Sneaking into the top five is a modern NBA card that signals the growing interest in emerging talent. This PSA 10 Gold Prizm rookie of Trey Murphy III, serial-numbered to just 10 copies, sold for $11,999.
Murphy has shown flashes of stardom in New Orleans, and collectors are taking notice. Gold Prizms are among the most chased parallels in the entire basketball hobby, with PSA 10s representing the absolute premium. If Murphy continues to develop into an elite two-way player, this sale could look like a bargain in hindsight.
This card demonstrates how the hobby has changed in the 21st century, with limited-issue inserts commanding incredibly high prices.
Final Thoughts: A Week That Spanned Eras and Continents
This week’s eBay sales remind us that the hobby is as diverse as it is passionate — from a Spanish-language Ted Williams grail to classic MJ inserts, iconic tobacco-era legends, and rising NBA stars. Whether you're hunting obscure international issues or eyeing the next breakout rookie, there's never been a better time to be in the game.
What would you rather own — a $40K oddball of the Splendid Splinter or a pristine Gold Prizm rookie of an NBA riser? Let us know what’s on your wishlist!