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Cooper Flagg rookie card sells for $8M; Dylan Harper's at $2.88M

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Cooper Flagg rookie card sells for $8M; Dylan Harper's at $2.88M

Summary

Cooper Flagg's Rookie Debut Patch Auto (RDPA) recently fetched $8,040,000, setting a record for trading cards. Dylan Harper's card sold for $2.88 million, while Kon Knueppel's reached $2.34 million. These sales mark the athletes as the 34th, 35th, and 36th to have cards valued over $1 million. The sales highlight the evolving collectible market, driven by innovations in trading card design. The phenomenon raises questions about accessibility for regular collectors amid rising prices.

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Key Details

•Flagg's RDPA sold for $8,040,000, a record price.
•Harper's card sold for $2.88 million; Knueppel's for $2.34 million.
•All three athletes are among the few whose cards exceeded $1 million.
•The trades reflect significant shifts in trading card innovation and value.
•Many collectors still seek affordable card-pack options.

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What they're saying

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As I’m pretty sure everyone knows, last week the Cooper Flagg Rookie Debut Patch Auto (or “RDPA”) sold for $8,040,000. Dylan Harper’s sold for $2.88M, and Kon K
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