The Michael Jordan card, which has 49 other copies just like it, went for $3,716 after racking up 30 bids recently on eBay, proving that a rare card of Mr. Rare Air himself can still soar above others like one of his majestic slam dunks  — or at least take it to the hole past the cards of a guy like Karl Malone (right).

The 1997-98 Metal Universe Championship Precious Metal Gems card (No. 23)  is one that has been in demand, a card that typically sells in the $2,500 to $3,500 range but previously trended in the $700 to $1,400 range before some recent sales.