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Looking at sneaker auctions on eBay is almost as fun as bidding on them. There's so much out there it's like a virtual shoeseum, with examples of nearly everything for sale. We decided to narrow down the search parameters this week, and cherrypick 10 Air Jordan auctions you should be watching right now. Click through to check 'em out.
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Air Jordan IV Cleats CC Sabathia Game-Worn
Current Price: $355
Size: 15
Let's face it — size doesn't matter here. You're probably not a 15, but it's not like you're going to buy CC's old cleats to wear in a rec league softball game. Although hey, that would be pretty cool. You can always stuff the toes, right?
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Air Jordan XX3 Premier "Finale"
Current Price: $460
Size: 11
One of 529 pairs made, these Air Jordan XX3 Premiers marked the end of the XX3 line. And to be honest, the classic black/varsity red colorup always makes more sense than the "Titanium" ones.
Buy it here.
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Air Jordan V "Toro Bravo" Pack
Current Price: $610
Size: 13
How high will they go? We didn't think this (relatively recent) pack would be bringing in the bidders like that, but maybe a size 13 is hard to come by these days. And everybody loves Vs.
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Air Jordan Retro III "Black/Cement" (1994)
Current Price: $650 (Buy It Now)
Size: 9.5
The first retro of the Air Jordan III (and only one of two to feature "Nike Air" on the back), the 1994 version didn't exactly make a splash at retail. Most found their way to clearance racks as consumers didn't seem to get the point of a "retro" shoe that was only six years old. Oh, they get it now.
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Nike Air Jordan 1 "Black/Royal" (1985)
Current Price: $379
Size: 9
Yes, the peeling at the collar is unfortunate, but as OG Air Jordan aficionados know, that's often the first thing to go. Other than that, these 1985 Jordans are clean as can be and damn near indestructible.
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Nike Air Jordan 1 "Red/Black/White" (1985)
Current Price: $799.95 (Buy It Now)
Size: 10
Worn twice? Maybe, if you can believe someone's memory from 25 years ago. All we know is a) Walter Berry would approve of the lacing, and b) this guy must have been THE MAN in gym class.
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Air Jordan Retro III Oregon Ducks "Pit Crew"
Current Price: $2,085
Size: 9.5
If you're a sneakerhead looking into colleges, it's not a bad idea to apply to the one that both Phil Knight and Tinker Hatfield attended. Located not too far from Nike's own campus, Oregon has been getting laced with exclusives ever since Bill Bowerman coached the track team.
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Nike Air Jordan VII "Bordeaux" (1991)
Current Price: $255
Size: 9
Sure you can get the retros for less (well, barely), but nothing beats a pair of OGs. These original Bordeaux VIIs come fresh in the original box, and — much like their namesake — have only gotten better with age.
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Air Jordan Retro VIII "Sugar Ray"
Current Price: $280
Size: 14
Autographed stuff on eBay is tough to read — without a certificate of authenticity it's hard to know what's real or what isn't. But seeing that these Ray Allen VIIIs came from a "Hoops 4 Hope" auction, they're a safe a bet as any. They'd look great on your shelf, right?
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Nike Air Jordan X Chicago Michael Jordan PE
Current Price: $10,000 (Buy It Now)
Size: 13
Well, you don't see these every day. Not just a pair of Chicago Xs (which are hard enough to find to begin with), but a pair of Chicago Xs with "45" embroidered on the sides that were allegedly game-worn by Michael Jordan himself. Now, there's no documentation, and the bottoms look like they were worn for more than just one season game, but if you're willing to take the chance, you might not see another pair of these ever again.
Buy it here.
