Ben Johns Pickleball Rookie Auto Card (Signed)
In 2023, Pickleball player Ben Johns signed with Leaf Trading Cards to release his rookie card. This signed variation was limited to just 300 cards, and sold out just hours after being released on Leaf’s online store.
Timeline
Announcement
Teaser
On the morning of April 4th, Leaf Trading Cards revealed that they had signed two high profile athletes to a new exclusive deal.
Release
Ben Johns Rookie Auto Release
Later that same day, Leaf revealed that Ben Johns, the #1 rated professional Pickleball player in the world would be releasing his rookie card with Leaf. The signed version was immediately available online for $99.99, with a limit of 3 per order.
Sold Out
Ben Johns Rookie Auto Sells Out
The signed version of Ben Johns’ rookie card sold out within only a few hours of its release, surprising many sports card fans considering the high price point for a Pickleball card.
Resell
Rookie Auto Skyrockets in Price
By the end of April, a number of confirmed Ben Johns rookie auto cards sold for as much as $600 on eBay, before even being in hand.
Specifications
| Hold Duration |
A few weeks
Item was purchased, then resold a few weeks later.
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| Brand | Leaf Trading Cards |
| Type | Limited Edition |
| Difficulty |
Medium
Somewhat challenging to resell.
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| Location |
Online
Product released online.
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