Trading Card Auctions Heat Up as Year-End Bids Loom

The upcoming auction calendar shows a clear surge in interest for trading cards, with two notable events shaping the market in the next few weeks. First, Bosley Auctioneers in Louisville, Ohio, will close its trading card sale on December 28, 2025. The auction, scheduled for the evening, will be conducted both in-person and via a live‑stream platform, allowing bidders from across North America to place absentee bids. Organizers emphasize a curated selection of high‑grade sports and hobby cards, many of which have recently appreciated in secondary‑market values. The event reflects a broader trend of regional houses expanding their trading‑card offerings to capture collectors who previously relied on specialty dealers.

Following that, Midway Auction House plans a mixed‑estate auction in 2026 that includes trading cards among a wide array of items. While the exact closing day is slated for a Wednesday in the new year, the house has opened preview days in early January, giving collectors a chance to examine the card lots before the final bidding begins. The auction will feature both on‑site and online participation, with absentee bidding and real‑time updates available through a dedicated portal. Midway’s inclusion of trading cards signals the growing acceptance of these assets in broader estate sales, where they are now treated alongside more traditional valuables.

Together, these auctions illustrate two converging dynamics: regional auctioneers are dedicating specific time slots to trading cards, and larger mixed‑estate houses are recognizing the cards’ market appeal by featuring them prominently. Collectors can expect heightened competition, especially for rare graded pieces, and a continued shift toward digital bidding tools that broaden access beyond local markets. As the year draws to a close, the trading‑card segment appears poised for sustained momentum, driven by both dedicated hobbyists and new entrants attracted by recent price gains.

Based on 2 digest summaries · Generated December 26, 2025

Midway Auction House

December 27, 2025 —

Midway Auction House will be holding an auction on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM. This onsite, indoor event will feature items from multiple estates and consigners, including Gold & Silver Coins, Jewelry, Watches, Antiques, Signed Duck Decoys, Designer Purses, Electronics, Musical Instruments, Matchbox Cars, Hot Wheels, Fenton, Murano, Tools, Collectibles, General Household items, Vintage Toys, Records, Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, Comic Books, Fishing and Hunting gear, Bikes, Household Items, Coolers, Knives, Swords, Furniture, Glass, Pictures, and more. Preview days are scheduled for Saturday, January 3, 2026, and Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Refreshments will be available for purchase during the auction.

Live Auctions

December 27, 2025 —

Great Deal Auctions is hosting a rare numismatics and jewelry auction in Meridian, Idaho, United States on December 27, 2025, at 06:45. Cool Stuff Auctions will hold a WOW Reprint Sale in Palm Desert, California, United States on December 27, 2025, at 09:00. Colonial Acres Coins Ltd. will conduct a Holiday Numismatic auction in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada on December 27, 2025, at 11:00. SFRC Auctions Inc will have a firearms auction in Harrowsmith, Ontario, Canada on December 27, 2025, at 12:00. Weidel Auctions will host a Christmas auction in Parkland County, Alberta, Canada on December 27, 2025, at 10:00. Melonville Memorabilia Sports Collectibles Inc. will hold a memorabilia auction in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada on December 27, 2025, at 18:00. Guns & Gear Online Auctions will have a new guns and gear auction in Steele, North Dakota, United States on December 27, 2025, at 22:00. Cool Stuff Auctions will conduct a Stamps and First Day Cover Sale in Palm Desert, California, United States on December 28, 2025, at 09:00. SFRC Auctions Inc will continue their firearms auction in Harrowsmith, Ontario, Canada on December 28, 2025, at 12:00 and 17:05. Bosley Auctioneers will host an auction featuring coins, jewelry, and trading cards in Louisville, Ohio, United States on December 28, 2025, at 19:00. Solo Auction LTD will hold their last variety sale of 2025 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on December 28, 2025, at 19:00. The Canadian Numismatic Company will have a watches and timepieces auction in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada on December 28, 2025, at 17:00. Beck Auctions Inc. will host the Parkland Prestige auction in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on December 28, 2025, at 19:00. Coastline Auctions will conduct a travel collection auction in Kingsway, California, United States on December 29, 2025, at 19:00. Coastal Treasures will hold a late December auction in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on December 30, 2025, at 18:00. The Mad Picker Antiques & Collectibles will host an auction featuring guns and gold in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on January 1, 2026, at 13:00. Scribner Auction Ltd. will conduct a New Year's Weekend Collector Auction in Wainwright, Alberta, Canada on January 4, 2026, at 10:00. ADDISON AUCTION COMPANY LTD will hold their inaugural auction in Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada on January 4, 2026, at 14:00. Davis Brothers Auction will host the Western Winter Wonderland auction in Missoula, Montana, United States on January 8, 9, and 10, 2026, at 09:00 each day.

Live Auction World

December 26, 2025 —

A D Auction Depot Inc. is holding an auction in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on December 26, 2025, at 12:00. Premiere Props will auction Hollywood Famous Movie Props in El Segundo, California, United States on December 26, 2025, at 11:05. Schmalz Auctions will conduct an auction in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada on December 27, 2025, at 09:00. Otay Auto Auction will take place in San Diego, California, United States on December 27, 2025, at 09:00. SFRC Auctions Inc will host a firearms auction in Harrowsmith, Ontario, Canada from December 27 to 30, 2025, starting at 12:00. Weidel Auctions will hold an event in Parkland County, Alberta, Canada on December 27, 2025, at 10:00. First-Choice Auctions LTD. will have a general merchandise auction in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on December 27, 2025, at 11:00. Melonville Memorabilia Sports Collectibles Inc. will auction sports collectibles in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada on December 27, 2025, at 18:00. Able Auctions will conduct a police recovery, jewelry, and general auction in Langley, British Columbia, Canada on December 28, 2025, at 09:30. Bosley Auctioneers will auction coins, jewelry, and trading cards in Louisville, Ohio, United States on December 28, 2025, at 19:00. All Star Auction & Appraisers will hold a timed online consignment auction in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on December 28, 2025, at 17:30. Solo Auction LTD will host the last variety sale of 2025 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on December 28, 2025, at 19:00. Great Canadian Auctions will have a Boxing Week memorabilia and collectibles auction in Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada on December 29, 2025, at 11:00. Blue Pacific Auctions will conduct a bailiff seizure locker auction in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada on December 29, 2025, at 13:00. Kastner Auctions will hold a dollar auction in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada on December 29, 2025, at 18:00. Coastline Auctions will present a travel collection auction in Kingsway, California, United States on December 29, 2025, at 19:00. Able Auctions will have an online auction in Langley, British Columbia, Canada on December 30, 2025, at 09:30. Cotton Auctions and Appraisals will host an auction in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada on December 30, 2025, at 10:00. Direct Liquidation Auction will conduct a cabinet shop closure auction in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada on December 30, 2025, at 10:00. Global Auction Group Inc. will hold a bank repo and general consignment auction in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada on December 31, 2025, at 12:00. The Mad Picker Antiques & Collectibles will auction guns and gold in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on January 1, 2026, at 13:00. Aurum Auction House will have a New Year's auction in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada on January 1, 2026, at 12:00. Scribner Auction Ltd. will conduct a collector auction in Wainwright, Alberta, Canada on January 2, 2026, at 18:00. Schmalz Auctions will hold an auction in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada on January 3, 2026, at 09:00. Kastner Auctions will host an event in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on January 3, 2026, at 16:00. Melonville Memorabilia Sports Collectibles Inc. will have a mega monster auction in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada on January 3, 2026, at 17:00. McSherry Auction Service Ltd. will conduct an auction in Stonewall, Manitoba, Canada on January 4, 2026, at 19:00. Measor Auctions Inc. / Beck Auctions will host a business sale in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada on January 5, 2026, at 18:00. Beck Auctions Inc. will present an auction in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on January 7, 2026, at 19:00.