LEBRON James’ rookie card was bought for $1.85 million (around P91.4 million), the most expensive basketball card ever, by a software company executive.
NBA.com says it is also the highest priced trading card of any kind since 1980.
Leore Avidar, CEO and co-founder of San Francisco-based software company Lob.com, won the bid at Goldin Auctions on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time).
The Upper Deck card is No. 14 of only 23 cards produced.
Major Leaguer Mike Trout's rookie card sold for $922,500 in May.
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