Caitlin Clark’s fans have gone full frenzy mode, and it’s not even game day. Panini’s latest release of Clark-autographed memorabilia flew off the virtual shelves faster than a Clark three-pointer from the logo, leaving fans and collectors scrambling to get their hands on anything signed by the WNBA sensation. Spoiler alert: most of them left empty-handed.
Panini unleashed 19 different pieces, including signed photos, basketballs, and jerseys ranging from $450 to a cool $1,000. And what happened next? Absolute chaos. Within five minutes—yes, FIVE MINUTES—everything was gone.
From Limited to Non-Existent: The Race for Caitlin Clark Memorabilia
Limited edition items were snatched up quicker than Clark can drain a buzzer-beater. We’re talking five different autographed photos and four iconic Iowa Hawkeyes jerseys, each limited to 122 units and bearing her ridiculous “3,951 PTS” NCAA scoring record. For those willing to spend a bit more, two WNBA All-Star Game jerseys (limited to just 50 each) were also up for grabs. Naturally, they disappeared before you could even say, “Is that still available?”
When the digital dust settled, nearly $900,000 worth of Clark memorabilia had been scooped up, leaving collectors either triumphant or filled with despair, furiously refreshing their browsers in hopes of a restock.
eBay’s New Gold Mine
In case you missed the chaos, eBay has your back—for a premium, of course. Clark jerseys are regularly fetching over $1,000 on the secondary market. That $450 deal from Panini? Well, let’s just say it’s the bargain of the century now.
And for those who think the madness is limited to autographs, think again. Earlier this month, Panini set a new record for a Clark item when they sold a 1-of-1 Rookie of the Year Blue Viper card for an eye-popping $97,000. Yes, you read that right: $97K for a piece of cardboard with her signature.
Caitlin Clark: Collectible Queen
Despite finishing her 2024 WNBA season with the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark is still the name on every collector’s lips. Her partnership with Panini, which she signed back in March, is the stuff of legends. It’s the first time Panini has locked in an exclusive multi-year deal with a female athlete, and Clark’s making sure that deal lives up to the hype. For starters, she’s earning over $1 million in the first year alone. Talk about setting records both on and off the court.
And this is just the beginning. As more open-edition items are restocked (don’t hold your breath for those, though), the Caitlin Clark frenzy shows no signs of slowing down. So, if you’re lucky enough to grab anything in the next drop, cherish it like a game-winning shot—it’s as valuable as gold.
Who knows? Maybe the next Clark autograph will come with an asterisk: sold out before you even knew it was available.