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Fresno County Boy's Rare Sport Card Nets $50,000 in Auction
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By David Taub, Senior Reporter
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October 9, 2024

Andy (left) and Andrew Zonneveld found a rare basketball card. They sold it at auction for more than $50,000. (Special to GV Wire)

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A “one of one” basketball card found by a Laton boy netted $53,680 at an online auction.

Eight-year-old Andrew Zonneveld and his father Andy ordered a series of Topps Now cards, after the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team victory. They ordered five of the same card featuring legends Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant on the front. They paid $50 for five of the same card.

Normally, the cards have a black background. But Andrew received a special card with a gold background. It was the only card of that type Topps printed, making it rare and sought after.

Goldin Auctions sold the card on its website after receiving 30 bids in two weeks. The winning bid of $44,000 came one minute before the auction closed on Sept. 28.

Because of a buyer’s premium, the amount increased by more than 20%.

“When you have an auction going on, you’re going to find the true value of what you put out there. So, yeah, we were happy with it. And my son Andrew and my family … we’re excited,” Andrew Zonneveld said.

Investing for Family

The elder Zonneveld said he wants to consult with a tax professional about the proceeds.

Some of the money went to buy Andrew more cards. The family will save the rest, Andy said.

“(We’re) planning on putting a substantial amount of the money aside for investing … and stuff like that for tuition and education. We’re going to be good stewards of the money that we got,” Zonneveld said.

Zonneveld said he does not know who made the winning bid.

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Curiosity drives David Taub. The award-winning journalist might be shy, but feels mighty with a recorder in his hand. He doesn't see it his job to "hold public officials accountable," but does see it to provide readers (and voters) the information needed to make intelligent choices. Taub has been honored with several writing awards from the California News Publishers Association. He's just happy to have his stories read. Joining GV Wire in 2016, Taub covers politics, government and elections, mainly in the Fresno/Clovis area. He also writes columns about local eateries (Appetite for Fresno), pro wrestling (Off the Bottom Rope), and media (Media Man). Prior to joining the online news source, Taub worked as a radio producer for KMJ and PowerTalk 96.7 in Fresno. He also worked as an assignment editor for KCOY-TV in Santa Maria, California, and KSEE-TV in Fresno. He has also worked behind the scenes for several sports broadcasts, including the NCAA basketball tournament, and the Super Bowl. When not spending time with his family, Taub loves to officially score Fresno Grizzlies games. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Taub is a die-hard Giants and 49ers fan. He graduated from the University of Michigan with dual degrees in communications and political science. Go Blue! You can contact David at 559-492-4037 or at Send an Email

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