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Teen’s rare gold Jimothy rookie card fetches a fortune on eBay auction
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- A 13-year-old Seattle Mariners fan named Abby turned a free ballpark giveaway into a $21,100 payday by selling a rare one-of-one gold “Jimothy” rookie card on eBay, which attracted 100 bids.
- The card was part of a promotion on August 5 where the first 20,000 fans received Jimothy rookie cards, with several rarer “chase cards” mixed in, including the unique gold card Abby received.
- Jimothy is a viral raccoon sensation from Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, known for his distinctive appearance due to a rare condition called Short Spine Syndrome, which made him an unlikely local celebrity.
- The Mariners capitalized on Jimothy’s fame by hosting themed events and giveaways, with some proceeds from related merchandise sales benefiting the Ballard Food Bank.
- The proceeds from Abby’s auctioned card are reportedly intended to support her college fund, highlighting the unexpected financial windfall from the Mariners’ quirky promotion.
