The Best Sports Card Auctions Of November 2024

November is an exciting time of year. The World Series is either wrapping up or has just finished. The winter sports are very much in focus.

The weather may be cooling off and the world is going into holiday mode, but the sports card auction action continues to stay active. This month, there have been many auctions covering a wide range of hobby niches.

But what auctions are going on this month? What are the lots worth chasing? And what are the best sports card auctions of November 2024? Let’s kick off our holiday shopping with some sports card auction goodness!

Goldin 2024 October Legends Elite Auction

Kicking off the month is Goldin Auctions October Legends Elite Auction, which wraps up on November 2^nd. The auction has some unique historical items and a bunch of more modern cards than you’ll find in many auctions.

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Last month, the auction highlight was the ball that Shohei Ohtani hit for his 50^th home run to become the first member of the 50/50 club. The home run ball he hit later that night for #51 on the year is available this month.

There’s a lot more to like this month. How about the agreement that Pete Rose signed when he was banned from baseball?

The high-dollar modern cards get a spotlight here, including a 2003-04 Topps Chrome Gold Refractor LeBron James RC (#/50) in a BGS 9 slab, the 2018 Bowman Chrome Orange Refractor Shohei Ohtani (#/25) in BGS Pristine/Black Label 10, and a 2017 Panini Flawless Rookie Patch Autograph (RPA) Silver Patrick Mahomes II (#/20) in PSA 10.

You’ll also find a 1980 Topps Rickey Henderson Rookie Card in PSA 10 that’s from the Dmitri Young collection, a 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket Autograph #144 Tom Brady in PSA A / DNA 10, and much more. Graded magazines, unopened materials, and tickets and passes are among the many items worth a closer look in this auction.

Clean Sweep $5 Reserve Auction

Clean Sweep Auctions brings us their $5 Reserve Auction, which wraps up on November 6. The main attraction here is baseball, and old baseball. Items that don’t fall into those two categories are few and far between.

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The old cardboard stretches all the way back to the 1880’s, including 1887 N172 Old Judge and 1887 N28 Allen & Ginter. Most are in fairly rough condition so not museum pieces.

Pre-War cards and other items make up a good percentage of this auction. Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg is well represented, with a 1936 Goudey in PSA 4, a 1938 Goudey in PSA 3, and a 1941 Play Ball in PSA 5. Hall of Famer Jimmy Foxx? Check out the 1933 Goudey in PSA 1 or the 1934 World Wide Gum in PSA 2.

You’ll find plenty of iconic post-war cards, many in collector grades as opposed to top grades that sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Examples include a 1953 Topps Willie Mays in SGC 2, a 1954 Topps Aaron in PSA 3, and a 1963 Topps Pete Rose in PSA 4, just to name a few.

Mickey Mantle fans will find plenty of iconic cards of “The Mick”, including a PSA 5 1955 Topps, a PSA 5 1957 Topps, a PSA 5 1958 Topps, a 1956 Topps in PSA 4, and more.

If you’re a fan of collector grade vintage, this auction has a lot to like, and is well worth a look.

Sirius Sportscards Auction #377

Sirius Sportscards brings us their Auction #377 which wraps up on November 7^th. The auction has over 1,300 items, with the bulk of the lots in 1950’s and 1960’s, predominantly in baseball.

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As noted above, 1950s and 1960s vintage baseball is a good percentage of this auction. There are many, many great lots here that are well worth a look, but I’ll share a few that jump out at me.

There’s a 1967 Topps Twin Terrors featuring Killebrew and Allison in PSA 10 that is an amazing example of the card. There’s a 1956 Topps Bob Feller in a SGC 7, a 1961 Topps Billy Williams in PSA 8, and a 1971 Topps Ted Simmons RC in PSA 7. The 1964 Topps AL Bombers in PSA 8 features Mantle, Maris, Kaline, and Norm Cash.

There are also a selection of basketball and football cards, with a smattering of other sports. You’ll also find memorabilia, non-sports, and much more.

Goldin 2024 Fall Goldin 100 Part I

Goldin Auctions is back with the next round of the Goldin 100, with the 2024 Fall Goldin 100 Part I. The auction has only 50 items, but they are unapologetically high-end.

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As noted above, this auction is all about the high-end items. Jerseys make up some of the top items, including a Bill Russell signed jersey that he wore during Game 7 of the 1966 NBA Finals, a Michael Jordan jersey worn in Games 3 and 4 of the 1998 Eastern Conference Finals, and a Wilt Chamberlain game-worn jersey just to name a few.

Classic vintage cards include a 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle in SGC 9, a 1973 Topps Mike Schmidt RC in PSA 10, a 1984-85 Star Michael Jordan in BGS 9, and a 1986-87 Jordan in PSA 10.

You’ll also find the only PSA 10 copy of the 1990 Topps Frank Thomas “No Name on Front” error card and a rare PSA 10 1965 Topps Steve Carlton rookie card.

Non-sports items include a circa 1939 Pinocchio Director’s Sketch book, a 1967 Beatles-used Ringo Starr drum set, and a rare 1987 NES Nintendo Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out! Cartridge, just to name a few. There’s even a Steve Jobs job application from 1973 in a PSA 9 slab.

Wheatland Auctions November 2024 Sports Card & Memorabilia Auction

Wheatland Auctions brings us their November 2024 Sports Card & Memorabilia Auction, which closes on November 17^th. With over 700 items, there’s a lot to like here. Baseball and vintage are the headliners here, although there are a variety of lots for your viewing pleasure.

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Autographed postcards, stationary cards, and the like are available from a wide variety of icons, from Walt Disney to Groucho Marx to Jimmie Foxx to Connie Mack to Judy Garland. There’s even a Lou Gehrig signature, signed by his wife Eleanor.

Examples of iconic cards abound. You’ll find 1951 Bowman cards in PSA 4 of both Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays. There are 1952 Bowman Mickey Mantle cards in SGC 3.5 and SGC 4. There’s a T206 Red Background Ty Cobb in SGC 5.

A 1986-87 Fleer Basketball Unopened Wax Box certified by BBCE. There are also 1910 E93 Standard Caramel Company cards of Honus Wagner (SGC 3), Ty Cobb (SGC 3), and Christy Mathewson (SGC 3).

You’ll also find unopened wax boxes and cases, comics, and Pokémon and other gaming cards.  

Robert Edward Auctions November Encore Auction

Robert Edward Auctions (REA) brings us their November Encore Auction this month. It opens on November 7th, and closes on the 17^th. Details are not yet available, so check back for more info as it becomes available.

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Sirius Sportscards Nov 11 – Nov 21 Auction

Sirius Sportcards is back with another auction that runs from November 11 through 21^st. Details are not yet available, so check back for more info as it becomes available.

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Other Auctions of Note

Goldin Auctions has Weekly Auctions ending on November 7, 14, and 21. Goldin also has its November Elite Pop Culture Auction ending on November 30^th.

 Heritage Auctions has an Americana and Political auction ending November 1-2. They also have an American Art auction ending on November 15 and a Non-Sports Card auction ending on November 21. Heritage also has weekly auctions ending on November 3, 10, 17, and 24.

Classic Auctions, which specializes in hockey cards, has auctions with the personal collections of Tim Thomas and Phil Esposito coming in November.

The Collector Connection is running a Non-Sports Cards & Comic Books auction from November 6 through the 24^th.

Love of the Game has an auction scheduled to run from November 13 through the 30^th. Stay tuned for more details as they materialize.

Final thoughts on the best sports card auctions of November 2024

November is a time for falling leaves, football, and feasting on Thanksgiving treats, but the auction action remains hot even with the temperatures dropping.

What auctions have you excited about this month? Are there any lots you’re chasing? Or high-end pieces you’re just in awe of? Tell us all about it at card_lines on Twitter.

Love auction action? Check out our reviews of notable auction house providers in the industry:

• Memory Lane Auctions
• REA Auctions
• Fanatics Auctions
• Goldin Auctions
• Wheatland Auctions