Macklin Celebrini card sells for $1.28 million amid Senators card market inquiry

A unique Macklin Celebrini rookie card was sold for $1.281 million in an auction conducted by Goldin Auctions on August 2, 2026. This card, named the Gold Outburst version of the 2024-25 Upper Deck Young Guns rookie card, generated significant interest after being found in a standard hobby box by a collector named James. The high sale price has prompted curiosity regarding the valuations of Ottawa Senators cards, which are considerably lower. For instance, a Tim Stützle rookie card sold for just under $2,000, while other notable Senators cards like those of Erik Karlsson and Daniel Alfredsson have fetched prices in the hundreds. The market reaction highlights the disparity between exceptional finds like Celebrini's card and typical Senators card values.

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