The Top 5 Most Expensive Sports Cards Sold on eBay Last Week (March 9–15, 2025)
The trading card market continues to thrive, with collectors and investors dropping big money on rare and historic pieces. Whether it’s ultra-modern 1/1 parallels or legendary Hall of Fame icons, eBay remains the go-to marketplace for high-stakes sales. Last week featured some serious heat, with multiple five-figure transactions, including a stunning Michael Jordan grail, a rare Kobe Bryant insert, and a pair of jaw-dropping 1/1 modern cards.
Let’s take a look at the top five biggest trading card sales from March 9–15.
1. 1997 Topps Season’s Best #6 Michael Jordan (PSA 10) – $11,655
Sold on Thursday, March 13
The biggest sale of the week belongs to none other than Michael Jordan. His 1997 Topps Season’s Best #6, graded a perfect PSA 10, sold for $11,655. With only nine PSA 10 copies in existence, this card is an ultra-rare gem from Jordan’s playing days.
The Season’s Best insert set from 1997 Topps featured a bold, colorful design, and this particular card showcases Jordan as the NBA’s scoring leader. While it may not be as iconic as his rookie cards, the low population of PSA 10s and the ever-growing demand for high-grade Jordan inserts pushed this sale into five figures.
If history has taught us anything, it’s that rare MJ cards will always be in demand — whether they’re from his playing days or post-retirement releases. Expect the same to hold true for many decades to come. If a guy who's been retired this long can still have a best-selling sneaker, his trading cards are going to remain in-demand, too.
2. PSA 9 Mike Trout 2020 Finest Flashback 1993 All-Star Red Refractor (#4/5) – $9,999.99
Sold on Thursday, March 13
Mike Trout cards have long been a staple of the high-end market, and this 2020 Topps Finest Flashback Red Refractor (#4/5) is no exception. With only five copies ever made, this ultra-rare parallel was graded PSA 9 and sold for just shy of $10,000.
The Finest Flashback series is a nod to classic Topps Finest designs, and the 1993 All-Star tribute adds a layer of nostalgia for collectors. Trout’s status as one of the greatest players of his generation — despite recent injuries — keeps his best cards in high demand.
With just five copies in existence, this sale proves that even modern cards of active players can command premium prices — especially when they feature low-numbered, high-grade refractors. We should all hope that Mike Trout can get healthy again so we can see the incredible skills that made him a generational superstar.
3. 2004 Fleer Showcase Kobe Bryant Hot Hands #7 (Mint 9, Pop 5) – $9,999.99
Sold on Thursday, March 13
Kobe Bryant remains one of the most collected athletes in the hobby, and this 2004 Fleer Showcase "Hot Hands" insert is a prime example of why his market remains strong. Graded Mint 9, this card has a population of just five, with none graded higher, making it an ultra-rare find for Kobe collectors.
The Hot Hands insert is known for its fiery background and dynamic design, perfectly capturing the Mamba Mentality. Even though this card isn’t an autograph or rookie, the low population and stunning aesthetics helped it reach a near-$10K sale price.
Gone too soon, the demand for Kobe Bryant trading cards is an indication of the high regard with which he's still held. Bryant was a joy to watch across his many years with the Lakers, and his death will forever be a tragedy.
4. 2024 Topps Brooklyn Collection Shohei Ohtani 1/1 Platinum Dodgers #24 – $9,999.99
Sold on Saturday, March 15
Ohtani mania continues! This 1/1 Platinum parallel from the 2024 Topps Brooklyn Collection features Ohtani in his new Los Angeles Dodgers uniform, making it one of his first ultra-rare Dodgers cards to hit the market.
Ohtani’s switch to the Dodgers has only intensified demand for his best cards, and a true one-of-one parallel from a premium Topps product was always going to bring a big sale. If he continues dominating both on the mound and at the plate, we can expect even bigger Ohtani sales in the coming months.
We should all enjoy watching Ohtani play while he's still here in Major League Baseball. This guy is a once-in-a-lifetime player, a modern-day Babe Ruth, and the price of his trading cards shows just how much people admire his game.
5. 1/1 Jackson Holliday Superfractor – 2023 Topps Pro Debut Chrome Image Variation – $9,995
Sold on Wednesday, March 12
The top baseball prospect in the game is already seeing five-figure card sales. This 1/1 Superfractor of Jackson Holliday from 2023 Topps Pro Debut Chrome (Image Variation) sold for just under $10,000.
Holliday, the top overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, is expected to be a franchise cornerstone for the Baltimore Orioles. Superfractors are some of the most coveted cards in the hobby, and as Holliday’s MLB debut approaches, his market is on fire. If he lives up to the hype, this could end up being a steal for the buyer.
Jackson Holliday hasn't accomplished much in the Majors just yet, but the price of his trading cards shows that many fans think his success is inevitable.
Final Thoughts: Another Week, Another Big Jordan Sale
Last week’s top eBay sales continue to highlight the diversity of the sports card market — from modern superstars like Ohtani and Trout to all-time greats like Kobe and MJ. The biggest trend? Low-pop, high-grade cards are king.
Would you spend $10K on a modern 1/1, or do you prefer investing in proven legends like Jordan and Kobe? Let us know in the comments!