The white smoke version of the card sold for $195, according to the New York Times. The value of that card has certainly spiked since then, but even the standard papal trading cards have become hot items for collectors.
The secondary market for cards has, predictably, seen a sharp rise in prices, given how quickly they sold in the primary market. Ebay is already seeing sold listings with price tags of $175.
Topps isn't the only trading card company making Pope Leo cards. Leaf is offering several varieties for $10 each, with backgrounds including the Chicago skyline, snow, a Chicago hot dog and a deep dish pizza.
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