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Teen flips ultra-rare 1-of-1 gold Jimothy rookie card for major payday on eBay

A 13‑year‑old turned a one‑of‑a‑1 Mariners giveaway into a $21K+ eBay payday, sparking nationwide buzz on rare sports cards.

By · Published September 3, 2026 at 10:00 UTC · Updated September 3, 2026 at 19:57 UTC

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  1. Detected The first matching coverage entered the Archynetys cluster.
  2. Latest coverage observed Most recent article currently attached to this story cluster.
  3. Peak measured velocity The recorded velocity reached 6.
  4. Evidence threshold reached The story had enough independent coverage for an explanatory brief.
  5. Outcome review added Archynetys revisited the signal after coverage cooled.

Source diversity sample: KIRO 7 News Seattle · New York Post · NewsRadio 560 KPQ · The Seattle Times · KOMO · yahoo.com · The New York Times · Fox Business.

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The brief

⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 8 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 8 distinct news outlets with 8 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 6.
  • Primary Driver: A 13‑year‑old turned a one‑of‑a‑1 Mariners giveaway into a $21K+ eBay payday, sparking nationwide buzz on rare sports cards.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

A 13‑year‑old teen sold a unique gold Jimothy rookie card on eBay for more than $21,000, setting a new benchmark for sports memorabilia sales. \n\nThe card is a one‑of‑a‑1 gold version of the Seattle Mariners’ “Jimothy the raccoon” giveaway. According to NewsRadio 560 KPQ, the youngster originally won a free raccoon baseball card, later listed it on eBay, and the auction closed with a final price above $21K, as reported by KIRO 7 News Seattle and Fox Business. \n\nCoverage has focused on the financial impact for the seller.

The Seattle Times explored how the proceeds could fund the teen’s college tuition, while KOMO highlighted a $16,500 price point that was discussed alongside the sale. Observers are monitoring upcoming listings of similarly rare memorabilia for potential payouts comparable to this sale.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (80% supported) Updated 13d ago.

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Quick answers

What is the Jimothy rookie card?

It is a one‑of‑a‑1 gold version of the Seattle Mariners’ “Jimothy the raccoon” giveaway card, described as ultra‑rare in multiple reports.

How much did the teenager receive for the card?

Reports list a sale price of more than $21,000, with The New York Times noting $20,100 and other outlets mentioning comparable offers of $16,500.

Which platform was used for the sale?

The card was sold through an eBay auction, as cited by KIRO 7 News Seattle, Fox Business, and other coverage.

Topics

Jimothy Seattle Mariners eBay collectibles teen entrepreneur

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