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Mile High Card Company's first major auction of 2024 is offering over 2,000 lots, including the top-ranked PSA graded 1968 Topps Registry set, being sold card-by-card. This illustrious set boasts PSA 10 copies of iconic players such as Mickey Mantle, Johnny Bench (rookie), Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, Rod Carew, Pete Rose, and a PSA 9 Nolan Ryan rookie.

Auction Highlights:

• Notable 1968 Topps Cards: The auction includes high-grade singles from the #1 ranked Registry set, making it an attractive event for collectors aiming to enhance their PSA Set Registry collections with rare, high-grade cards.

• High-Value Items: Early bidding has propelled a 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems #23 Michael Jordan, one of the 90 red versions, to over $100,000, signaling strong interest.

• Basketball Gems: Among the standout basketball cards is a PSA 8.5 Wilt Chamberlain 1961-62 Fleer rookie card.

• Hockey Treasures: Hockey enthusiasts can vie for a 1966 Topps USA Test Bobby Orr rookie card graded PSA 8.5, one of the hobby's most sought-after cards.

• Pre-War Classics: The auction features a selection of early Ty Cobb cards and other pre-war gems, including a 1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal 150/649 Christy Mathewson White Cap SGC 8 and several 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig cards.

• Post-War Highlights: Key lots include a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 SGC 4, 1948 and 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson cards, a series of high-grade Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, and Mickey Mantle cards from the 1950s through the 1970s.

• Other Sports and Memorabilia: The auction also presents items from football, hockey, and more, such as a 1957 Topps Bill Russell PSA 6.5, a Jim Brown 1964 Philadelphia #30 PSA 10, and a Wayne Gretzky 1979 O-Pee-Chee rookie PSA 8.5. Additionally, collectors will find a 2015-16 Exquisite Collection Connor McDavid Rookie Relics card, a 1910s American League “All-Star” Team photo, and unopened vintage card boxes.

Bidding Information: The auction is live now, with bidding set to conclude on April 13. This event promises a treasure trove for collectors, from high-end sports cards across various sports to vintage memorabilia and unopened product cases, catering to a wide range of collecting interests.