Key Shohei Ohtani, LeBron James rookie cards sell for more than $2.5 million each
Key rookie cards of Shohei Ohtani and LeBron James reportedly sold for more than $2.5 million each.
Why it matters
Sales above that level create visible pricing benchmarks for elite rookie cards. For investors and operators, the relevance is strongest for comparable high-end cards, not the broader card market. The headline points to liquidity at the top end, but not to grading details or wider supply trends.
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