IT might just be the spiciest sporting auction ever.
A Flamin’ Hot Cheeto shaped like Michael Jordan’s iconic “Jumpman” logo is up for sale.
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And the expected price tag might raise eyebrows higher than the basketball legend’s trademark leap!
With more than two weeks left for bidding, an offer of $275 leads the way.
But that figure is sure to soar by the end of March.
Jordan memorabilia has a track record of fetching eye-watering amounts at auction.
Last year, a 2003-04 Logoman card autographed by the six-time NBA champion scooped a record $2.928m.
But you might be surprised to hear Cheetos too can pack a punch under the hammer.
One shaped like a Charizard recently went for.. $87,840!
So although it might be a stretch to call a Cheeto a piece of memorabilia, an item combining the two brands is attracting major interest.
The bite-sized replica of the 62-year-old’s logo is on offer at Goldin Auctions.
The so-called Jumpman Cheeto is three inches long and comes inside a small case to protect it from both greedy onlookers and the air.
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Flip it over and you’ll find a list of Jordan’s main stats plus career highlights from his rookie season.
Some might think spending a huge sum on a snack that you presumably won’t eat is a bit tasteless.
But the figure it reaches would of course be next to nothing for Jordan himself – in the unlikely event he puts in a bid.
The former Chicago Bulls star reportedly has a net worth of around $3.5billion.
Amongst his spectacular purchases was a heavily customised Gulfstream 650ER private jet for $70m.
And yes, his Jumpman logo was on that – in huge white paint at the rear.
The plane also includes a separate dining space for five star service – perhaps with Cheetos included…
