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20-05-2025
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Caitlin Clark is back in action and auction: 7 massive 1/1s at auction right now
It's a great time to be a Caitlin Clark collector . Her return to the court has spurred an onslaught of auction listings. Search eBay and you'll find a sea of $200,000 "Buy It Now" listings for rare Clark cards, but what's happening right now is unique: seven of her best 1/1s, arguably the most iconic Clark cards in existence, are live in auction houses at the same time. This kind of perfect storm almost never happens in the hobby. The WNBA season has started, attention is high, and the biggest Clark collectors are gearing up to fight for what could be some of the most important cards of the decade. The Caitlin Clark Effect We see rookie frenzies every year, but Clark feels different. She isn't surrounded by the usual speculation or uncertainty. She is, by nearly all accounts, a lock to be one of the greatest to ever step on a WNBA court. There hasn't been this much certainty around a player since LeBron James. Advertisement Clark is already reshaping the sport. And her cards? They're reshaping the women's hobby market in ways we've never seen before. That belief is fueling some big bets. Rhomel Joshue Gutierrez , known as GucciRips on Whatnot and Mantel , owns one of the seven cards up for auction. "If someone told you that you could go back in time and buy one of LeBron James' best rookie cards, would you do it?" he said. "Everyone talks about a 'generational talent.' But much more rarely there comes along a game-defining talent, someone whose legacy is culture shaping. Women's basketball will be defined as the era before Caitlin Clark and the era after." Another collector, Val Coleman of Valcano Cards on WhatNot , pulled the Black Finite 1/1 in a break and still remembers the moment. "I sounded like a screeching bird," the WNBA season ticket holder said. "I booked a flight that night to Michigan to pick it up in person. The seller drove two hours to meet me at the airport." Advertisement Val even plans to use some of the auction proceeds for animal rescue efforts. 'After that I just want to give back, I want to help out family and friends, and make sure I can continue selling cards to the amazing WNBA community on WhatNot. I am known for wild giveaways and freebies, so this will certainly help!' So, which cards are we talking about? The Top 7 Caitlin Clark 1/1 Cards Currently at Auction 1. 2024 Panini Prizm Draft Picks Black Caitlin Clark ROOKIE AUTO 1/1 PSA 10 GEM Current Bid: $8,725 | Platform: Fanatics Collect | 2 Days Remaining One of the most hyped Clark cards on the market, this pristine Prizm Draft Auto 1/1 pairs rarity with an elite grade. The black parallel and auto make it a grail-level collectible. View Auction (Courtesy of Mantel) 2. 2024 Panini Instant WNBA Blue Viper Caitlin Clark ROOKIE AUTO 1/1 #1 PSA 10 GEM Current Bid: $1,325 | Platform: Fanatics Collect | 2 Days Remaining This Panini Instant 1/1 captures Clark in her Indiana Fever uniform debut, released in real time after her first pro moments. A stunning auto on a unique parallel. View Auction (Courtesy of Mantel) 3. 2024 Panini Prizm WNBA Throwback Signatures White Sparkle 1/1 - PSA 9 / Auto 10 Current Bid: $16,000 | Platform: Goldin Auctions | 11 Days Remaining This rare White Sparkle Prizm 1/1 features a clean blue ink auto and a bold throwback design. Pulled from elusive White Sparkle packs, it's one of her rarest Fever-year cards. View Auction (Courtesy of Mantel) 4. 2024 Panini Prizm WNBA Signatures White Sparkle Prizm #SG-CC Caitlin Clark Signed Rookie Card (#1/1) - PSA GEM MT 10, PSA/DNA GEM MT 10 Current Bid: $18 | Platform: Goldin Auctions | 9 Days Remaining This rare White Sparkle Prizm 1/1 features a clean blue ink auto and an incredible 10 / 10 on grading. Pulled from elusive White Sparkle packs, it doesn't get much better than this. View Auction (Courtesy of Mantel) 5. 2023-24 Bowman Chrome University SuperFractor #34 Caitlin Clark Rookie Card (1/1) - BGS 9 Current Bid: $3,000 | Platform: Goldin Auctions | 11 Days Remaining This pre-WNBA SuperFractor highlights Clark's collegiate dominance in a shimmering 1/1 foil finish. A perfect blend of prospecting and proven greatness. View Auction (Courtesy of Mantel) 6. 2024-25 Panini Prizm WNBA Clark-Mania! Autographs Gold Vinyl Prizm #CLM-CC Caitlin Clark Signed Rookie Card (#1/1) - PSA GEM MT 10, PSA/DNA GEM MT 10 Current Bid: $17,000 | Platform: Goldin Auctions | 25 Days Remaining One of the best looking insert autographs you will ever find. These Clark-Mania! inserts were exclusive to '24 Panini Prizm WNBA Premium Box and extremely rare. View Auction (Courtesy of Mantel) 7. 2024 Panini Prizm WNBA Black Finite #145 Caitlin Clark Rookie Card (1/1) - PSA 9 Current Bid: $66,000 | Platform: Goldin Auctions | 25 Days Remaining Arguably Clark's top Fever-era rookie, this PSA 9 Black Finite 1/1 is the crown jewel of the current auction run. Dazzling, rare, and already a six-figure contender. View Auction (Courtesy of Mantel) Whether you're a seasoned WNBA collector or just discovering the hobby through Caitlin Clark, this moment feels special. It's rare to see a player command this much attention so early, and rarer still to have 7 of her most coveted 1/1s all hit the market at once. And while the total sell price of these cards will rival some country's entire GDP you don't need to own one to be a part of the fun. Chase one of this year's rookies or find a card you love on eBay .
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13-04-2025
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8 Rare Coins Highly Coveted by Collectors
Coin collecting may have been a niche hobby in times past, but an increased interest in numismatics — whether due to macroeconomic pressures creating a swell of people looking for a valuable and time-honored hedge against inflation or simply an uptick in exposure via live sales platforms such as WhatNot — has spurred an expansion of the secondary market. Read More: Find Out: Which coins are among the most desirable? Here is a list of some serious coin contenders. An American classic coin, this issuance was minted in 1794 and 1795, with an original face value of just $1. Despite that, its relative rarity — only about 150 are estimated to remain in existence, per PCGS — means that it commands a hefty premium. One SP (silver plug) version sold for over $10 million in 2013. Discover Next: Described as a 'unique specimen and the first distinctive American gold coin… the most historical and important of all numismatic coins,' by numismatics expert Don Kagin, this particular coin drew nearly a whopping $3 million during a 2005 Heritage Auctions sale. Only one such coin is believed to have survived. Ailie F. Byers, MPA and CFO at Centennial Auctions, spoke to the desirability and value of this coin. 'One of the earliest, if not the earliest, coins issued by the U.S., the 1787 Fugio Cent is steeped in history. Although records are sparse, this copper coin is widely regarded as the beginning of American coinage,' Byers said. 'Some historians believe Benjamin Franklin designed the coin. Auction prices vary widely, with lower-quality examples selling for around $200, while rare, high-grade specimens like an MS-64 with raised rims — Cross After Date — have sold for as much as $92,500,' she added. In addition to the trio of coins detailed above, these five pieces are highly sought after and command a princely sum at auction whenever they appear. 723 Umayyad Gold Dinar: This coin sold for nearly $5 million during a 2019 auction at Morton & Eden, according to Just Collecting. Barber Dime, 1894-S PR: Only 24 of these were ever minted, and only a surviving population of nine examples (all proof) are known to exist. In January of 2025, a PR66BM example sold for $2,160,000 via Heritage Auctions. 1914-D Lincoln Wheat Cent: A key date as far as Lincoln wheat pennies are concerned, this mintage is a bit more affordable than others on this list. Gainesville Coins pegs the value of this coin, in good condition, at $175. PCGS has a high-grade example (MS66+RD) selling for nearly $160,000 during a 2018 Legend Rare Coin Auctions event. 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent: 'This penny is famous for the initials of its designer, Victor David Brenner, which were controversially placed on the reverse,' Byers said. 'Only 484,000 were minted in San Francisco, making it the lowest mintage of any Lincoln cent. The coin is categorized by color — brown, red-brown and red, with red being the most sought after. A low-grade brown 1909-S VDB might sell for around $800, while a high-grade MS65 in red can reach $8,000.' 1849 $20 Liberty Gold Coin: With only one such coin currently definitively known to exist, housed within the Smithsonian, PCGS experts estimate its value at between $10 million and $25 million. A second example has been evidenced to exist, but its whereabouts remain unknown. More From GOBankingRates Mark Cuban: Trump's Tariffs Will Affect This Class of People the MostHow Far $750K Plus Social Security Goes in Retirement in Every US RegionHow To Get the Most Value From Your Costco Membership in 202525 Places To Buy a Home If You Want It To Gain Value This article originally appeared on 8 Rare Coins Highly Coveted by Collectors
Yahoo
13-04-2025
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8 Rare Coins Highly Coveted by Collectors
Coin collecting may have been a niche hobby in times past, but an increased interest in numismatics — whether due to macroeconomic pressures creating a swell of people looking for a valuable and time-honored hedge against inflation or simply an uptick in exposure via live sales platforms such as WhatNot — has spurred an expansion of the secondary market. Read More: Find Out: Which coins are among the most desirable? Here is a list of some serious coin contenders. An American classic coin, this issuance was minted in 1794 and 1795, with an original face value of just $1. Despite that, its relative rarity — only about 150 are estimated to remain in existence, per PCGS — means that it commands a hefty premium. One SP (silver plug) version sold for over $10 million in 2013. Discover Next: Described as a 'unique specimen and the first distinctive American gold coin… the most historical and important of all numismatic coins,' by numismatics expert Don Kagin, this particular coin drew nearly a whopping $3 million during a 2005 Heritage Auctions sale. Only one such coin is believed to have survived. Ailie F. Byers, MPA and CFO at Centennial Auctions, spoke to the desirability and value of this coin. 'One of the earliest, if not the earliest, coins issued by the U.S., the 1787 Fugio Cent is steeped in history. Although records are sparse, this copper coin is widely regarded as the beginning of American coinage,' Byers said. 'Some historians believe Benjamin Franklin designed the coin. Auction prices vary widely, with lower-quality examples selling for around $200, while rare, high-grade specimens like an MS-64 with raised rims — Cross After Date — have sold for as much as $92,500,' she added. In addition to the trio of coins detailed above, these five pieces are highly sought after and command a princely sum at auction whenever they appear. 723 Umayyad Gold Dinar: This coin sold for nearly $5 million during a 2019 auction at Morton & Eden, according to Just Collecting. Barber Dime, 1894-S PR: Only 24 of these were ever minted, and only a surviving population of nine examples (all proof) are known to exist. In January of 2025, a PR66BM example sold for $2,160,000 via Heritage Auctions. 1914-D Lincoln Wheat Cent: A key date as far as Lincoln wheat pennies are concerned, this mintage is a bit more affordable than others on this list. Gainesville Coins pegs the value of this coin, in good condition, at $175. PCGS has a high-grade example (MS66+RD) selling for nearly $160,000 during a 2018 Legend Rare Coin Auctions event. 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent: 'This penny is famous for the initials of its designer, Victor David Brenner, which were controversially placed on the reverse,' Byers said. 'Only 484,000 were minted in San Francisco, making it the lowest mintage of any Lincoln cent. The coin is categorized by color — brown, red-brown and red, with red being the most sought after. A low-grade brown 1909-S VDB might sell for around $800, while a high-grade MS65 in red can reach $8,000.' 1849 $20 Liberty Gold Coin: With only one such coin currently definitively known to exist, housed within the Smithsonian, PCGS experts estimate its value at between $10 million and $25 million. A second example has been evidenced to exist, but its whereabouts remain unknown. More From GOBankingRates Mark Cuban: Trump's Tariffs Will Affect This Class of People the MostHow Far $750K Plus Social Security Goes in Retirement in Every US RegionHow To Get the Most Value From Your Costco Membership in 202525 Places To Buy a Home If You Want It To Gain Value This article originally appeared on 8 Rare Coins Highly Coveted by Collectors
Yahoo
10-04-2025
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What the Tech: Tech for side hustles
With the cost of everything rising, many of us are looking for ways to supplement our income. Thankfully, technology has made it easier to start a side hustle right from the palm of your hand. Whether you're looking to make a little extra cash or build something more substantial, your smartphone and a few key apps can be your ticket to financial freedom. If you think you don't have the time or skills, think again. Even a hobby can be a money-maker. Platforms like Etsy are booming, with creators selling everything from handmade goods to digital files. Digital products like gift card templates, daily planners, and calendars are particularly popular. If graphic design isn't your forte, tools like Canva make it incredibly simple to create professional-looking designs. Got office skills? Sites like Fiverr and Upwork connect freelancers with businesses needing help with accounting, marketing, or administrative tasks. Your expertise is valuable, and these platforms make it easy to find clients. Decluttering can also be profitable. Facebook Marketplace is a great starting point for selling unwanted items, but consider exploring WhatNot for live garage sales. You can showcase your items in real time and engage with buyers directly. Beyond selling physical goods, you can leverage your space. Apps like Sniffspot allow you to rent out your yard to pet owners, providing a safe space for their furry friends to play. If you have extra parking space, Neighbor lets you rent it out to people with RVs or extra vehicles. Even spare storage space in your garage or bonus room can be turned into a revenue stream. Sharing your knowledge is another powerful side hustle avenue. Starting a YouTube channel is free, and you can create videos demonstrating anything from home repairs to cooking tips. Successful creators can earn significant income through advertising and sponsorships. Finally, consider mastering emerging technologies like Chat GPT, Microsoft CoPilot, Google Gemini, or Perplexity. Businesses are increasingly seeking individuals with expertise in AI tools, and offering your services as a Chat GPT consultant could be a lucrative side hustle. The bottom line is that there are countless opportunities to turn your interests and time into extra money. With a little effort and the right technology, you might discover a side hustle that blossoms into a full-time passion and income source. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
