September’s Premier Auctions: Summer Goldin 100 & Pristine Elite
The Summer Goldin 100 and Pristine Elite September auctions are now underway, offering collectors and investors the rare opportunity to acquire some of the most coveted sports, pop culture, and entertainment memorabilia in the world. Both auctions feature a mix of high-profile, ultra-luxury items and a fast-paced schedule of daily and weekly bidding events throughout September.
The Summer Goldin 100 Auction
Goldin’s landmark event, running through September 13, 2025, features exactly 100 ultra-rare collectible lots from icons across sport and entertainment. Standout pieces include:
- 1952 Topps Baseball PSA-Graded Complete Set (407 cards): This legendary set features stars like Mickey Mantle (PSA EX-MT 6), Willie Mays (PSA NM 7), and Ed Mathews RC (PSA NM 7), registered as one of the finest sets on the PSA registry.
- Batman #1 (1940 DC, CGC 7.0): Marks the first appearance of the Joker and Catwoman, making it a grail for both comic and pop culture collectors.
- Rare Rookie Cards: Including the 1996-97 SkyBox E-X2000 Kobe Bryant (#260/499, PSA GEM MT 10), 2000 Playoff Contenders Tom Brady Signed Rookie (#048/100, PSA NM-MT 8), and the 2024-25 Panini Instant Rookie Royalty WNBA Caitlin Clark Signed Patch Rookie Card (#1/1).
- Historic Memorabilia: Babe Ruth’s 1932 game-used, signed Louisville Slugger bat (PSA/DNA GU 9.5), Muhammad Ali’s fight-worn, signed robe from the March 8, 1971 “Fight of the Century,” and dual-signed Michael Jordan/Kobe Bryant relic cards.
- Elite Trading Cards: From a 1996 Pokémon Japanese Charizard No Rarity Holo (PSA GEM MT 10) to 1986-87 Fleer Basketball wax boxes and sets featuring Michael Jordan’s rookie cards, plus trophy Pikachu promo cards from Japan.
Goldin’s reputation as the world’s leading marketplace for authenticated collectibles is reinforced by these offerings and past records, such as the $7.25 million sale of the Honus Wagner T-206 card. The company invites consignments for future auctions and welcomes collectors at goldin.co.
Pristine Elite September Auction Series
Pristine Auction is running a month-long schedule with live, 10-minute daily auctions and weekly themed events, culminating in the Elite Auction ending on September 28, 2025. Types of auctions include:
- Elite Monthly Auction: Premium collectibles, ending on the last Sunday of the month.
- Daily Auctions: Covering sports gear, jerseys, classic memorabilia, pop culture artifacts, helmets, and trading cards.
- 10-Minute Live Auctions: Rapid-fire format with no reserves and continuous new items every 10 minutes, bringing excitement and opportunities for bidders.
Weekly Schedule:
- Sports Gear Auction (Mondays)
- Jersey Auction (Tuesdays)
- Classics (Wednesdays)
- Sports Moments (Thursdays)
- Pop Culture (Fridays)
- Helmet Auction (Saturdays)
- Card Auction (Sundays)
The platform offers authentication from leading agencies like JSA, PSA, Upper Deck, and MLB Authentication, ensuring buyers of signature authenticity.
Pristine, operating since 2010, specializes in autographed memorabilia and collectibles, with an emphasis on customer service and wide exposure for consigned items through extensive online and publication advertising.
Industry Impact
Both auctions demonstrate the strength of the collectibles market in 2025, with institutional-level offerings from Goldin and enthusiast-friendly, rapid-fire formats from Pristine Auction. Iconic sports and entertainment relics draw global interest, and authentication standards remain paramount. Collectors can register, bid, and consign items directly with the houses, with many events culminating in September’s closing weeks.
For those looking to purchase or consign high-value memorabilia, these auctions represent the pinnacle of the collecting calendar this month, underscoring ongoing market momentum and international demand for authenticated, legendary pieces across multiple asset categories.
