Ultra-Rare Kobe Bryant Card Sells For Jaw-Dropping Amount

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Collectors are paying a pretty penny for Kobe memorabilia.

Over the last few years, Kobe Bryant memorabilia has skyrocketed in price. Collectors are always looking for brand new pieces to add to their collections, and typically, these pieces cost a whole lot of money. Sometimes, prospective buyers will spend hundreds of thousands of dollars just to get their hands on something extremely rare, like a trading card.

According to TMZ, a 1997-98 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems card printed in Emerald format just sold for $2 million through PWCC Marketplace. This card had a grade of 8.5 which is very good for a 25-year-old card. Not to mention, it was one of 10 ever made. As PWCC exec Jesse Craig explained, this was a must-cop for Kobe stans.

Ultra-Rare Kobe Bryant Card Sells For Jaw-Dropping Amount
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"This is arguably Kobe's best card in existence," Craig said. "It's more desirable than even a Kobe Bryant rookie card or a Kobe Bryant autograph. These Precious Metal Gems variants are arguably the most desired insert card in the entire world. These set the tone for the insert market going forward." 

The buyer has remained anonymous throughout the process, and we're sure they would prefer to keep it that way. This is the kind of purchase you make and never speak of again as you put it either on display or in a special safe, never to be seen again.

Let us know what you think, in the comments below.

Ultra-Rare Kobe Bryant Card Sells For Jaw-Dropping Amount
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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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