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Jimothy’s gold rookie card auction exceeds $12,000 ahead of Sunday deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 10:33 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Jimothy’s gold rookie card auction exceeds $12,000 ahead of Sunday deadline

Summary

The auction for a 1-of-1 gold Jimothy rookie card has surpassed $12,000 on eBay, with bidding set to close Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Seattle Mariners fan Abby won the card during a giveaway at a special event earlier this month. The Mariners celebrated Jimothy, a raccoon who has become a local sensation, by distributing thousands of rookie cards. The excitement around Jimothy has spurred additional themed events at Mariners games this summer, with enthusiastic fan participation and merchandise sales benefiting local charities. The final auction price will determine the collectible's market value once it ends this weekend.

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By the Numbers

•Gold Jimothy card auction ends Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
•Current bid exceeds $12,000 with 68 total bids.
•Thousands of Jimothy rookie cards given out at Mariners games.
•Jimothy-themed events at two Mariners games sold out quickly.
•Proceeds from special merch sales benefit Ballard Food Bank.

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10:33 AMYahoo Sports — Jimothy’s gold rookie card has topped $12,000 on eBay — and bidding ends Sunday

What they're saying

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Thousands of Jimothy rookie cards were handed out during a special Mariners game earlier this month, with fans at the sold-out event hoping for the chance to land the 1-of-1 gold rookie card.
— Yahoo Sports

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