{
  "id": 40013,
  "title": "Gem Mint signed 1983 Steve Jobs business card opens at $70,000 — second signed card from that era after $180,000 record sale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/gem-mint-signed-1983-steve-jobs-business-card-opens-at-70-000-second",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Hardware",
    "slug": "tom-s-hardware",
    "url": "https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/big-tech/gem-mint-signed-1983-steve-jobs-business-card-opens-at-usd70-000-second-signed-card-from-that-era-after-usd180-000-record-sale"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A signed Steve Jobs business card from 1983 has been auctioned off for $70,741 at RR Auction. This card is particularly valuable due to the rarity of such items from 1983 and its Gem Mint 10 grade, the highest possible rating from PSA/DNA, confirming its authenticity. Only four such cards have been auctioned off by RR Auction in the past, and this is the second one signed by Steve Jobs to come up for sale in 2024. The card is described as being in fine condition with light soiling and staple holes, which do not interfere with the strong signature. Despite not being perfect, the bidding is already at $77,816. This isn't the first time that an item connected to a prominent founder has been sold for a high price: the Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's leather jacket, which costs $9,000 when purchased new, was auctioned on Sotheby’s and reached a staggering $960,000. However, these iconic items of CEOs are quite expensive, and the Steve Jobs business card is also a pricey addition to any tech enthusiast's collection. For those who can't afford this, a batch of 97 unreleased NES cartridges featuring Duck Hunt and Super Mario Bros. has recently surfaced at a retro shop, with high grades and estimated starting prices in the four figures, making it a more affordable option for a tech-related collection.",
  "summary": "A 1983 Steve Jobs business card, graded Gem Mint 10 by PSA/DNA, is being auctioned off for $70,741 on RR Auction. This is the second 1983 Jobs business card to bear the signature of Apple's founder, with the first one selling for $180,000 in 2024. The card in question is in fine condition, with light soiling and staple holes, but these do not detract from its signature. Despite a few imperfections, the card has garnered 16 bids, with the current highest bid at $77,816. The auction of such iconic items has become a trend, with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's leather jacket selling for a record $960,000 at Sotheby's. While these items are certainly desirable, they can be prohibitively expensive for many enthusiasts. However, there may be more accessible options for those looking to start a tech-related collection, such as recently discovered NES cartridges, which are expected to start at four figures in their upcoming auction.",
  "key_points": [
    "1983 Steve Jobs business card sold for $70,741 at RR Auction",
    "Gem Mint 10 grade confirms authenticity and rarity",
    "Second signed card from that era auctioned in 2024"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}