🍌 ‘Comedian’ gets last laugh after banana sells for $6.2 million

A sculpture of a duct-taped banana was sold at Sotheby’s Wednesday night for a whopping $6.2 million.

Seriously.

🤯 Newly discovered carton of T206-era cigarette packs heads to auction

A newly discovered carton of T206-era cigarette packs has surfaced for the first time.

It could be one of the most significant discoveries in recent hobby history.

❓️ Ultimate mysteries of the hobby: Seven iconic cards that have never surfaced

Whether they are trapped inside a sealed box or were thrown away with an old collection, iconic cards for stars ranging from Curry and LeBron James to Tom Brady and Kylian Mbappe have yet to be found.

Here’s a look at some of the most important cards that have never surfaced.

⚾️ Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam ball lands at auction

Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the 2024 World Series has landed at SCP Auctions, with a pre-sale estimate of $1 million or more.

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🎭️ Rittenhouse's latest 'Game of Thrones' set mixes art with science

Few franchises have captivated fans more over the last decade than HBO’s “Game of Thrones.”

Now, more than four years after the show’s final episode aired, Rittenhouse continues to feed an insatiable fanbase with the release of Game of Thrones: Legends of the Realm.

🤑 Paul Skenes’ card prices make no sense

The recent hype surrounding the Paul Skenes Rookie Debut Patch — bolstered by the Pittsburgh Pirates’ offer of 30 years of season tickets — is the latest evidence of one of the most confounding facets of the hobby: The card market is more interested in the idea of a Hall of Fame career than the reality of one.

🎟️ Robinson’s first game in Dodgers uniform presents interesting test for ticket collectors

Jackie Robinson’s debut ticket may be the holy grail of ticket collecting, but an even rarer Robinson ticket from his first game in a Dodgers uniform presents a test for the market.

🎸 Bought for $2.50, Grateful Dead concert poster could fetch $20k

A rare Grateful Dead concert poster was bought for $2.50 at a flea market.

Now it could sell for $20k.

Thanks for reading, we’ll see you on Monday.