They tried to sell a million-dollar LeBron James card. But was it legit?

Brothers Steven and Alan Spiegel believed their LeBron James rookie card, featuring James' autograph and a jersey piece, was worth millions. They tried to sell it for $70-90k, despite purchasing it for $35k, amid a booming sports card market driven by cryptocurrency and pandemic-related investments. Consigning it to Goldin Auctions, its founder, Ken Goldin, gained fame during the pandemic with Instagram videos of opening expensive bids.

March 14, 2024
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