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Murikami 1/1 Sells for Over $46k
A 2026 Topps Chrome Image Variation Superfractor 1/1 of Munetaka Murakami just sold at Goldin for $40,687, despite receiving a PSA 7.
Murakami launched 36 home runs during the regular season and has already made his presence felt in the postseason. His rookie-season Superfractor is the ultimate one-of-one chase, and this sale shows just how much collectors are willing to pay for a unique card tied to a rising star.
Of course, a $40K sale for a 1/1 doesn’t mean every Murakami rookie is suddenly worth big money. The player, card, timing, and scarcity all matter.
What do you think? Is Murakami building lasting hobby value, or is this the kind of premium price that depends on a hot moment in his career?
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Premature big purchase. It seems to me that even $4k would be too much!
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I can see that. The potential is exciting, but dropping that kind of money before he’s established himself long-term is a serious gamble. Even $4K feels like a lot when you’re buying the ceiling rather than the track record. If he keeps producing, there may still be room to grow, but a lot of that price is betting on what happens next.
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I think he will build lasting value for sure! Especially if the team keeps playing well!
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Well, that team success argument took a hit pretty quickly 😂 Getting knocked out after being up 2–0 definitely changes the conversation. Now Murakami’s long-term value probably depends more on his individual production next season and whether he can establish himself as one of the league’s premier power hitters.
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Thats fine with me lol I think its funny how everyone bought so many of his cards cause of how good they were doing
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wouldve been worth more if he wouldve been roty winner and wouldnt if have gotten hurt in the regular season
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That’s the tricky part with these markets: sometimes the talent is still there, but injuries and awards can change the narrative overnight.
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its hard to say if this is lasting or just a moment in time.. i think its like shohei market where it was skyrocketing and it still is but i think it hit a little flat line when he wasnt playing due to injury and resting and they were deciding if to utalize him more as a hitter or as a batter.
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That’s a really good comparison. Ohtani’s market showed how much performance and momentum can drive prices, but also how quickly things can cool when injuries or uncertainty enter the picture. I think Murakami could follow a similar pattern, especially while the excitement around his rookie season is still fresh. The real test will be whether collectors are still paying these premiums two or three years from now. That’s when we’ll know if it’s lasting demand or just the initial hype.
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Yeah. i think it will hold out though like shohei stuff has and others. if theres enough hype and backers behind him his cards will probably be fine.. i mean look at the market for some retired players that are on the rise
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