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TOM BRADY
2000 PLAYOFF CONTENDERS
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View sold images on eBay2000 Playoff Contenders Tom Brady #144
The most valuable modern football card. Brady's autographed rookie card numbered to 100 copies sold for over $3.1M in 2022. The GOAT's defining collectible.
Player
Tom Brady
Year
2000
Set
2000 Playoff Contenders
Card #
144
Sport
Football
Type
Rookie Card
Market Value (Based on Sold Data)
Based on public auction recordsSource: eBay sold comps, Heritage Auctions, Goldin, PWCC — April 2026
Values compiled from public eBay sold listings, Heritage Auctions, and Goldin results. For real-time pricing, click “Verify on eBay” above.
Grade-by-Grade Pricing
Values based on recent eBay sold listings and auction results
| PSA Grade | Label | Market Value | Pop. | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PSA 1 | Poor | $1,500–$2,500 | — | → |
PSA 2 | Good | $2,500–$4,000 | — | → |
PSA 3 | Very Good | $5,000–$8,000 | — | ↑ |
PSA 4 | VG-EX | $8,000–$12,000 | — | ↑ |
PSA 5 | Excellent | $12,000–$20,000 | — | ↑ |
PSA 6 | EX-MT | $20,000–$35,000 | — | ↑ |
PSA 7 | Near Mint | $35,000–$80,000 | 8 | ↑ |
PSA 8 | NM-MT | $150,000–$500,000 | 5 | ↑ |
PSA 9Best Value | Mint | $1,000,000–$2,500,000 | 3 | ↑ |
PSA 10 | Gem Mint | $3,107,852 (sold record) | 1 | ↑ |
Source: eBay Sold Comps / Goldin Auctions · Brady Contenders auto values fluctuate significantly by centering and signature quality.
PSA Population Report
Total Graded
38
PSA 10 Count
1
PSA 9 Count
3
Gem Rate
2.6%
Grade Distribution
Gem Rate (% achieving PSA 10): 2.6% — Challenging to gem.
Notable Sales
| Price | Grade | Date | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3,107,852Record | PSA 10 | May 2021 | Lelands | World record for a football card; only PSA 10 known (pop 1) |
| $2,250,000 | PSA 9 | Feb 2021 | Goldin Auctions | Pop 3 in PSA 9; Brady announced Tampa Bay return the following week |
| $900,000 | PSA 8 | Apr 2021 | PWCC | Strong centering copy |
Figures sourced from publicly reported auction results. Private sales may exceed.
Card Variations
The Brady Contenders auto is a sticker autograph card with variations in autograph placement, ink boldness, and centering.
Ticket Auto Standard
uncommonThe standard autograph version — sticker auto on ticket-design card.
Market price
Original print run reportedly ~100 copies
Variation: Light Ink
commonSome copies show faded/light ink — significantly discounted.
40-60% discount
Variation: Bold Ink / Strong Signature
uncommonFully bold, complete signature — commands premium over standard.
15-30% premium
Collector Tip
Three things kill value: light ink, off-center sticker placement, and centering. PSA grades the card AND the autograph quality. The 1 existing PSA 10 had perfect centering and bold, full signature. Confirm autograph quality before paying PSA 9+ prices.
PSA vs BGS vs SGC
Professional Sports Authenticators
- +Most liquid — highest resale demand
- +Largest population database
- +Vintage specialists
- +Most recognized globally
- −Slowest turnaround at economy tier
- −No subgrades on base service
Best for: Vintage, high-value singles, resale liquidity
Beckett Grading Services
- +Subgrades reveal exact condition
- +BGS 9.5 Black Label = highest premium
- +Preferred for modern parallels
- +Slab design seen as premium
- −Less liquid than PSA for vintage
- −Stricter centering = harder to get 10
Best for: Modern parallels, autographs, centering-first cards
Sportscard Guaranty Corporation
- +Faster turnaround than PSA/BGS
- +Lower cost at economy tier
- +Growing collector base
- +Good for tobacco/pre-war
- −Lower premium than PSA on most cards
- −Smaller population database
Best for: Pre-war, tobacco cards, budget-conscious grading
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