Impaulsive with Logan Paul Ken Goldin’s $10,000,000+ Pokémon Deal w/ Logan Paul, Kim K & Drake Auction BEEF, Ohtani’s RARE Ball
Jan 13, 2026
Ken Goldin, founder of a leading collectibles auction house and host of the Netflix series *King of Collectibles*, shares insights on the booming market for sports memorabilia. He recounts selling Logan Paul's Pokémon card for over $12.6 million and discusses a bidding war with Drake. Goldin reveals the staggering value of Shohei Ohtani's rare home-run ball, the rise of collectible prices post-2021, and his encounters with celebrity collectors like Kim Kardashian. Tune in for a live box break and learn what makes certain items skyrocket in value.
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Prioritize Condition And Grading Standards
- Prioritize condition above all because tiny flaws can drop a grade and cut value by multiples.
- Use reputable graders and know grading criteria: surface, corners, edges, centering.
Grading Consolidation Brings Tradeoffs
- Consolidation in grading (PSA acquiring rivals) raises concerns but may preserve lower‑cost grading options.
- Ken says larger owners told him they will keep Beckett's pricing structure as a consumer option.
The Honus Wagner's Enduring Status
- Ken sold a low‑grade T206 Honus Wagner for $7.25M and says he'd buy a Wagner back for $20M today.
- The Wagner remains the hobby's perennial top card because of its extreme scarcity and folklore.