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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About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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