When the Paul Skenes’ MLB Debut Auto Patch Card sold for more than $1 million, the collectible card space shifted. It marked a deciding moment in the evolution of the hobby and industry.
There are three critical implications from that sale where the card sold for $1.11 million.
It wasn’t just that the Skenes card sold for $1.11 million. The card was bought by Dick’s Sporting Goods, which has its headquarters right outside Pittsburgh.
The sale brought plenty of conversation especially because it didn’t land in the hands of a collector or individual.