Rare 1997-98 Tim Duncan Precious Metal Gems Card Sets New Auction Record
A rare 1997-98 Precious Metal Gems emerald basketball card featuring San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan as a rookie has recently been auctioned off for an impressive $228,000, setting a new record for the highest price paid for a Duncan card. The card, graded at an eight and numbered 66, belongs to the Metal Universe, Metal Gems card line, described by Sotheby's Auction House as "holy grails."
Tim Duncan, a Basketball Hall of Famer, had an outstanding rookie season, averaging 21.1 points per game, 2.5 blocks, 2.7 assists, and shooting 55% from the field. He even received an all-star nod and the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, making his cards highly sought after by collectors.
The sale of this near-mint card for such a substantial amount reflects the growing popularity and value of basketball cards in the collector's market. Fans are eagerly purchasing card boxes in the hopes of finding valuable cards that could potentially fetch a fortune in the future.
One of the top-selling basketball cards currently is Victor Wembanyama's, which has been auctioned off for significant amounts, reaching thousands of dollars. The demand for rare and valuable cards continues to rise, with collectors willing to pay top dollar for prized pieces.
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