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Basketball Auctions Heat Up as Year-End Events Unfold
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Today's online market kicks off with two rapid-fire auctions that close at the stroke of 11 p.m. Eastern. The DAILY auction offers 77 lots, while the MYSTERY auction adds 23 lots of surprise items, both targeting fans eager for last‑minute deals. The next day, a massive CARD auction brings 198 lots of player cards to the table, signaling a shift toward high‑volume, card‑centric sales as collectors chase rare inserts and rookie editions.

As the calendar moves toward the end of the month, the focus sharpens on premium, theme‑driven events. The MVP auction, slated to end on December 30, presents 462 lots, blending top‑tier autographs with coveted cards that celebrate league standouts. That same evening, two Boston‑based sales wrap up: the Celtics auction and the Greatest Moments auction, each featuring a blend of signed memorabilia and high‑grade cards, underscoring the regional appetite for hometown hero items.

Closing on December 31, the ALL‑STAR auction caps the year with 244 lots, offering a curated mix of all‑star game signatures and limited‑edition cards that appeal to both casual fans and serious investors. Looking ahead to the new year, the Boston Bruins auction—though primarily a hockey brand—extends into 2026, reminding bidders that cross‑sport interest can boost demand for signed pieces and cards across the athletic spectrum.

Across these events, a clear trend emerges: organizers are stacking inventory to cater to varied collector preferences, from mystery bundles that promise surprise value to focused card drops that target niche completists. The prevalence of autographs alongside cards highlights a dual‑track strategy, ensuring that both sentimental and speculative buyers find something to chase. As the year draws to a close, the basketball auction calendar demonstrates a robust, diversified market poised to keep fans and investors engaged well into the next season.

Based on 6 digest summaries · Generated December 26, 2025

Pristine Auction

December 26, 2025 —

The Ten Minute Auction will feature 10 lots with no reserves and no extended bidding starting in 3 hours. The Daily Auction includes items such as a Usain Bolt signed track shirt, a Giannis Antetokounmpo signed basketball shoe, and a Lionel Messi signed jersey, all ending in 12 hours and 30 minutes. The Helmet Auction will conclude in 1 day and 12 hours and 30 minutes, while the Authentigraphs Auction ends in the same timeframe. The Elite Auction and Card Auction will both end in 2 days and 12 hours and 30 minutes. The Coin Auction and Sports Gear Auction will end in 3 days and 12 hours and 30 minutes. The Jersey Auction will conclude in 4 days and 12 hours and 30 minutes. The Classic Auction will end in 5 days and 12 hours and 30 minutes. The Fine Art Auction and New Year Auction will both conclude in 6 days and 12 hours and 30 minutes.

PWCC Marketplace

December 26, 2025 —

PWCC Marketplace is hosting Weekly Auction 206, featuring a variety of collectible items including rare Pokémon cards and unique 1/1 items. The auction includes notable cards such as the 1999 Pokémon Base Set Holo Charizard #4 CGC 10 GEM MINT and the 2025 Pokémon Japanese Inferno X Alt Art Mega Charizard X EX #110 PSA 10 GEM MINT. Bidding is open for collectors looking to enhance their collections with these sought-after items.

Cardboard Connection

December 26, 2025 —

Cardboard Connection regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in sports & outdoors, toys & games. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Auction of Champions

December 26, 2025 —

Auction of Champions is hosting a DAILY auction with 77 lots on December 26, 2025, at 11pm America/New_York. A MYSTERY auction with 23 lots is also scheduled for December 26, 2025, at 11pm America/New_York. A CARD auction featuring 198 lots will take place on December 27, 2025, at 11pm America/New_York. The MVP auction with 462 lots is set for December 30, 2025, at 11pm America/New_York. An ALL-STAR auction with 244 lots is planned for December 31, 2025, at 11pm America/New_York.

KBK Sports

December 26, 2025 —

The Boston Celtics Auction featuring autographs, cards, and collectibles ends on December 30, 2025, at 10 P.M. EST. The Greatest Moments Auction with similar items also concludes on December 30, 2025, at 10 P.M. EST. The Boston Bruins Auction, offering autographs, cards, and collectibles, ends on January 6, 2026, at 10 P.M. EST.

Klaassen Realty & Auctions

December 26, 2025 —

Klaassen Realty & Auctions is hosting an online-only auction featuring knives and guns in Sibley, Iowa, closing on January 5, 2026, with checkout on January 10, 2026. Another auction titled Antique, Collectible & Household in Hartley, Iowa, will close on January 7, 2026, with checkout on January 10, 2026.

Prime Auctions

December 26, 2025 —

Prime Auctions regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in electronics & gadgets, business & industrial. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

London Coin Centre

December 26, 2025 —

London Coin Centre regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in jewelry & watches, art & collectibles. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

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