An Arizona Boy's Rare Topps Rookie Redemption Baseball Card Sells for Nearly $75,000 at Auction

An Arizona father and son duo make an incredible discovery while enjoying their hobby of card collecting that nets them almost $75,000 USD.

Mason and Bradley Deane

Channel 4 NBC Los Angeles reported an incredible story of a father and son who were enjoying their hobby of collecting baseball cards, when they made a discovery of a lifetime.

Father and Son Find a Rare Redemption Card in a Box of Topps Chrome Black

Hobby card collectors Bradley and Mason Deane like to go to DNA Cards and Collectibles regularly for fun -- there is one at 10654 N 32nd St. in Phoenix, Arizona. While on one of their regular trips, Bradley asked his son if he was feeling lucky. This is one of their common rituals while making a trip to the card store.

On this particular trip, son Mason was feeling lucky, so they decided to buy a box of Topps Chrome Black baseball cards. After opening the packs, they were lucky, indeed. 

Inside a pack, they found a rare redemption card redeemable for a signed rookie card of Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami. An image of that redemption card (can be seen below).

"You are due to receive a Autograph Superfractor Parallel of Munetaka Murakami Chicago White Sox"

Deane Family Put the Topps Redemption Card Up for Auction

After much thought and deliberation, the Deane family decided to put the rare card up for auction. Bradley wondered if he was doing the right thing.

He said, "I was sweating bullets as a father. Like, 'Is this teh right thing? Is this the right thing? Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh. Is it gonna work?'

They watched the auction closely, and it ended up at almost $75,000 USD. DNA Cards and Collectibles was also excited for the Deane family and their success with the auction.

Bradley Deane wants to set aside the auction winnings to go towards his son's college education.

Murakami Card Auction

Post Recap & Summary

A routine father-and-son trip to a local card shop in Arizona turned into a life-changing moment when 9-year-old Mason Deane pulled a one-of-a-kind redemption card for a signed rookie card of Chicago White Sox star Munetaka Murakami from a box of Topps Chrome Black baseball cards. The unique card—Murakami's first American MLB rookie autograph release—was later authenticated and placed up for auction.

The auction exceeded the family's expectations, with the card ultimately selling for nearly $75,000. Mason's father, Bradley Deane, admitted he was anxious throughout the auction process but was thrilled by the final result. The owner of DNA Cards and Collectibles, where the card was purchased, said it may be the biggest sale in the store's history. 

The Deane's plan to use the auction winnings for Mason's college fund.

Warner Bros. has Sanctioned the Sale of 10 Limited Edition Batman Vehicles Known as 'The Tumbler'. They Cost About $3M Each

Do you dream of cruising down the highway in a 2-ton Batmobile?

Well, dream no more, because it can be yours for almost $3 million.

The Tumbler Batmobile by Wayne Enterprises

10 iconic Batmobile vehicles that resemble "The Tumbler" from Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight" Batman movies will be available for sale by Wayne Enterprises, and Warner Bros. Studios is sanctioning their production in honor of the 85th Anniversary. The vehicle sale price is approximately $2,990,000 USD.

The Tumbler vehicle being sold has a 6-liter LS3 engine and weighs 5,511 pounds, over 2 tons. It has a steel tube space frame, fitted with kevlar, carbon fiber, sheet metal, and fiberglass.

The batmobile will have a five-point racing harness, complete with imitation gun turrets and a "simulated jet turbine powerplant."

The Timeline to Receive The Batman Tumbler

The website shows a timeline that consists of "allocation" (i.e. reservation), a "review offering" of the final specs with pricing, payment details and an offer to reserve the build spot, with an estimated delivery of 15 months from the date of deposit. Then finally comes the Tumbler arrival (i.e. the delivery).

Complete details about this movie-inspired vehicle are found on the company website here.

Another company, Hot Toys, is releasing a special figure for Batman enthusiasts.

Hot Toys is Taking Orders for Collectible Batman Figures

Hot Toys is producing a Batman 1/6 Scale figure based on The Dark Knight Returns. It stands at 12.6' tall and will have 30 points of articulation. 

According to the website ToyArk.com, "each piece of head sculpt is specially hand-painted."

More details:

"Inspired by Batman’s appearance in “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns,” this meticulously crafted figure features a newly developed body with 30 points of articulation that portrays Batman’s muscular physique, and a masked head with interchangeable lower parts of the face. Batman includes three swap-out lower faces, multiple interchangeable hands, a rifle, multiple batarangs, a poseable wired cape, and a display stand." -ToyArk.com

The figure (seen below) is available from Slideshow Collectibles and is priced at $255.

Batman

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A Massive Bran Flake is For Sale on EBAY in the UK for £163,000.00, Nearly $200,000 USD & It is "Still Crispy"

An Ebay Uk user posted a giant bran flake for sale on eBay for almost $200K in USD. He doesn't know how he will get it to someone undamaged, but it does come in a picture frame, and he claims it is "still crispy."

A Large bran flake; credit: dumplingsisters (on Instagram)

At the time of the publication, the massive bran flake had not been sold on Ebay UK with the "Buy it now" price of £163,000.00, which is nearly $200,000 USD. You can see it below.

Giant Bran Flake on Ebay UK

Ebay.co.uk user "petelightning" has posted a "Giant Bran Flake" on Ebay for £163,000.00, which is nearly $200,000.00 USD.

The Description of the Giant Bran Flake 'Buy It Now' Item 

The author of the listing posted the following of the description:

"This listing is for one gargantuan and uneaten Bran Flake - mounted, framed and undamaged. Still crispy.

I discovered the elephantine edible on a crisp winter morning whilst pouring out my least favourite breakfast cereal (aka ‘torture flakes’) in a vain attempt to wean myself off of Pop Tarts and “be heathy for a change”.

A little tilt of the box was all it took to awaken this mammoth from its slumber, causing it to dislodge and thunder out in what seemed like slow motion before shattering the bowl and embedding itself in the table. 

I’ll never forget that there was a pigeon outside on the fence, which looked disconcerted but not overly concerned. Probably just putting on a brave face.

All in all, I’d say the event took around 5 seconds GMT. Thankfully no-one in the immediate vicinity was physically hurt, but I checked the news later: there was a war, a pandemic, and food and fuel shortages.

The whopping wheat measures approx. 8.6cm x 7.3cm and has a folded edge, which means it’s technically a lot bigger. Scientists have not yet studied the monolithic munch but I am waiting to be contacted about this as I am certain it holds much significance.

If you do wish to transfer custody of the flake I have no idea how I will actually transport it to you undamaged, but I am confident that we will all get through it together. I can promise that, once the transaction is complete, you will never see or hear from me again."

At the time of the publication, the massive bran flake had not been sold on Ebay UK with the "Buy it now" price of £163,000.00, which is nearly $200,000 USD. 

One might wonder, "How will "petelightning" keep the giant bran flake crispy?"

How to Keep Bran Flakes Crispy

To keep bran flakes crispy, it is important to store them properly. Here are some tips:

• Store in an airtight container: Transfer the bran flakes from their original packaging to an airtight container, such as a plastic or glass container with a tight-fitting lid. This will help to prevent moisture from getting in and making the flakes soft and stale.
• Keep away from moisture: Bran flakes should be stored in a dry place, away from any sources of moisture, such as near a sink or a window. Moisture can make the flakes soft and stale.
• Don't mix with other cereals: If you are storing bran flakes along with other cereals, make sure they are not mixed together. Mixing can cause moisture from one cereal to transfer to the others, which can make them all soft and stale.
• Store in a cool place: Bran flakes should be stored in a cool place, away from heat sources, such as near an oven or stove. Heat can cause the flakes to become soft and stale.

By following these tips, you can help to keep your bran flakes crispy and fresh for longer.

Who do you think would buy a massive bran flake and spend this kind of money?  (Share your thoughts in the comments)