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Patrick Mahomes could be the best investment of your life. Well, not exactly him, but his collectibles. For example, a trading card of the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback could be worth millions of dollars in just a few years, like the one we're about to discuss.
In 2023, the sports memorabilia market was valued at approximately $27.2 billion. This figure could increase nearly tenfold in the next 10 years, reaching an estimated $227 billion by 2032.
Trading cards are an important part of this market, and undoubtedly, those of stars like Tom Brady, Mickey Mantle, Michael Jordan, and Mahomes can reach stratospheric values. That's the case with the 2017 Panini Prizm Patrick Mahomes Black Finite Rookie Auto RC 1/1, which has just returned to the market.
Mahomes' million-dollar card
The card in question, which just went up for sale on eBay and has an astonishing grade of 9.5, is expected by experts to fetch more than $2.5 million at auction. Therefore, it won't be cheap and will be the deal of a lifetime for the lucky seller.
Despite the extraordinary price, this is not the most expensive NFL card in history. Back in 2021, Mahomes' 2017 Panini National Treasures 1-of-1 sold for a considerable $4.3 million.
That exorbitant figure sured the previous record of $3.1 million held by Tom Brady's 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Rookie Ticket Autograph. However, as some experts point out, the Brady card predates the widespread use of 1-of-1 editions, which significantly increase card values.
Nobody tops Mantle
While the value of the Brady and Mahomes cards is remarkable, they don't come close to matching a true sports legend. In 2022, a 9.5-graded 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle trading card sold for a whopping $12.6 million.
In a few years, cards of rising stars like Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter may fetch similar values, so don't waste any time. Gather some spare cash and get into the lucrative sports memorabilia business.