The Card Edge — Issue #164
The Card Edge Nov 2, 2026  ·  Issue #164

A Monday board headlined by a Kobe Bryant Panini Contenders Signatures auto at $5,100, with a second Mamba close behind — his 1996-97 Topps Finest Gold Refractor rookie at $3,550. The Grails roll on through a Cooper Flagg Topps Three rookie patch auto /10, a Jacob Misiorowski Chrome Gold RayWave on-card auto, and a Patrick Mahomes Super Bowl LVIII Instant auto. The grade-play side has a Drew Mestemaker Bowman Red Geometric 1st /5, a Jeremiah Smith National Treasures rookie auto /75, a Joe Burrow Chrome Ultra-Violet, and a Bijan Robinson Prizm Silver rookie auto. We close with an Andrew Fischer Bowman Pop Corn auto /5, a Kevin Durant Chrome Black Geometric auto /10, a Bo Nix Downtown SSP, a Dirk Nowitzki Flawless Ruby patch auto /15, a Curry / Purdy Leaf dual auto 1/1, an Ajay Mitchell Select rookie patch auto /10, and a Saquon Barkley Uptown SSP. Every lot closes Monday night, eastern time, in a tight window. Tap any card for the live listing.


Grails

A Kobe Contenders Signatures auto top lot, a Kobe 1996-97 Finest Gold Refractor rookie, a Cooper Flagg Topps Three rookie patch auto /10, a Misiorowski Chrome Gold RayWave on-card auto, and a Mahomes Super Bowl LVIII Instant auto.

Kobe Bryant 2019 Panini Contenders Signatures AutoEnds Tonight

2019 Panini Contenders Signatures auto — a sought-after signed card of the Lakers legend, and the top lot of the issue. $5,100.

Kobe Bryant 1996-97 Topps Finest RC Gold RefractorEnds Tonight

1996-97 Topps Finest Gold Refractor rookie — a classic mid-90s chase rookie of the Mamba. $3,550.

Cooper Flagg 2025-26 Topps Three Prime Gold Rookie Patch Auto RC 9/10Ends Tonight

2025-26 Topps Three Prime Gold rookie patch auto numbered 9/10 — an ultra-low signed rookie patch of the Mavs No. 1 pick. $2,075.

Jacob Misiorowski 2026 Topps Chrome Gold RayWave Refractor On-Card AutoEnds Tonight

2026 Topps Chrome Gold RayWave Refractor on-card auto — a signed card of the Brewers flamethrower. $1,874.99. Heads up: the listing’s reserve hasn’t been met.

Patrick Mahomes 2023 Panini Instant Super Bowl LVIII AutoEnds Tonight

2023 Panini Instant Super Bowl LVIII auto — a signed commemorative of the Chiefs QB’s title run. $1,425.


Raw Worth Grading

Raw cards and grade plays worth a closer look.

Drew Mestemaker 2026 Bowman Chrome Auto Red Geometric Refractor 1st /5Ends Tonight

2026 Bowman Chrome auto, Red Geometric Refractor 1st numbered /5, raw at $1,675 — an ultra-low signed prospect card to grade.

Jeremiah Smith 2025 Panini National Treasures Collegiate Potential Auto RC 18/75Ends Tonight

2025 Panini National Treasures Collegiate Potential auto rookie numbered 18/75, raw at $330 — a low-numbered signed rookie of the Ohio State star to grade.

Joe Burrow 2025 Topps Chrome Ultra-Violet All-StarsEnds Tonight

2025 Topps Chrome Ultra-Violet All-Stars, raw at $224.50 — a vivid insert of the Bengals QB to grade.

Bijan Robinson 2023 Panini Prizm Silver Prizm Rookie Auto RCEnds Tonight

2023 Panini Prizm Silver Prizm rookie auto, raw at $56.50 — a signed rookie of the Falcons back to grade.


Super Cool Cards

An Andrew Fischer Bowman Pop Corn auto /5, a Kevin Durant Chrome Black Geometric auto /10, a Bo Nix Downtown SSP, a Dirk Nowitzki Flawless Ruby patch auto /15, a Curry / Purdy Leaf dual auto 1/1, an Ajay Mitchell Select rookie patch auto /10, and a Saquon Barkley Uptown SSP.

Andrew Fischer 2026 Bowman Chrome Auto Pop Corn Refractor 1st /5Ends Tonight

2026 Bowman Chrome auto, Pop Corn Refractor 1st numbered /5 — an ultra-low signed prospect card with a fun Pop Corn pattern (auto CGC-authenticated). $910.

Kevin Durant 2025-26 Topps Chrome Update Black Geometric Auto /10Ends Tonight

2025-26 Topps Chrome Update auto, Black Geometric numbered /10 — an ultra-low signed card of the two-time champion. $513.

Bo Nix 2024 Donruss Optic Downtown Prizm Rookie SSPEnds Tonight

2024 Donruss Optic Downtown, a case-hit SSP insert — a bold Downtown of the Broncos QB. $455.

Dirk Nowitzki 2016-17 Panini Flawless Momentous Patch Auto Ruby /15Ends Tonight

2016-17 Panini Flawless Momentous patch auto, Ruby numbered /15 — a low-numbered signed patch of the Mavs legend. $291.

Stephen Curry / Brock Purdy 2024 Leaf Electric Proof Prismatic Gold Dual Auto 1/1Ends Tonight

2024 Leaf Electric Proof Prismatic Gold dual auto, a true 1/1 — a one-of-one with Stephen Curry and Brock Purdy signatures. $183.50.

Ajay Mitchell 2024-25 Panini Select Rookie Patch Auto Gold Prizm RC /10Ends Tonight

2024-25 Panini Select rookie patch auto, Gold Prizm numbered /10 — an ultra-low signed rookie of the Thunder guard. $102.50.

Saquon Barkley 2024 Donruss Optic Uptown SSPEnds Tonight

2024 Donruss Optic Uptown, a case-hit SSP insert — a bold Uptown of the Eagles back. $51.


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