Marcus Spears explains why Dak Prescott could challenge Patrick Mahomes to be MVP. (1:09).Although a Lombardi trophy was not at stake, Patrick Mahomes has defeated Tom Brady.PWCC Marketplace announced Wednesday's opening of the National Sports Collectors Convention just outside Chicago that a Mahomes 2017 Panini National Treasures 1-of-1 autographed, NFL shield, football card sold for $4.3million. This is the highest price ever paid for a footballcard and fourth-largest amount ever earned by a sports card.Jesse Craig, PWCC director for business development, stated that Mahomes is the next Brady. He's 25 years old, and he has won a Super Bowl and an MVP award. The sky is the limit for him, and his card values.It's the perfect storm. It's a 1-of-1. The NFL shield is an auto on-card. A rookie. This is the best bet on Mahomes' future.Like Logoman basketball cards the NFL shield includes the entire league logo, as well as a player's jersey, ensnared on a card. This is one of the most rare modern cards.LJ's Card Shop in New Albany, Ohio is the buyer who is betting on Mahomes. Originally a digital shop for single cards, boxes and memorabilia, it is now opening a brick-and mortar store.Patrick Mahomes 2017, Panini National Treasures 1-of-1 NFL shield autographed card sold for $4.3million. This is the highest price ever paid for a footballcard and fourth-highest sum ever for a sports card. Berk CommunicationsA spokesperson for LJ's stated that the store's goal has been to create the best modern-day cards collection. "We are always looking for cards that will add value to our collection, and the Mahomes is an exceptional piece of art. We are honored.The Mahomes card, which will be displayed at the NSCC, will return to the PWCC Vault where it can be safe kept.Craig stated, "I believe that it's going into their long-term portfolio." "It] won't see daylight for quite some time."The card comes with an 8.5 grade from Beckett Grading Services, which enhances its value.This sale surpasses the $3.1 million record set by June Lelands, when a Brady 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket Autograph card was sold. The card, which had a 9 Beckett grade and a 10 signature, was numbered 8/100. It does not include a memorabilia watch.Craig stated that Brady wasn't one of 1s in 2000 when he was a rookie. "And, let's face it, you take on more risk when you invest in a young player. Mahomes might get hurt tomorrow. He may also win the Super Bowl MVP award."What we discovered about modern players was that [fans] want to feel invested in them when on the court or field."PWCC Marketplace is now the broker for three of the top four sports card sales ever: the $5.2 million 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle sales, the 2003-04 Upper Deck Extraquisite Collection LeBron James RPA, and the Mahomes.
