Panini card of Luke Littler sold for over a thousand pounds: “Fair enough to whoever bought this.”

Luke Littler’s rise from teenage sensation to global darts superstar has been fast, fierce and, at times, downright surreal. But even the 18-year-old himself had to do a double take this week when he discovered how much one fan was willing to pay for a piece of his memorabilia.

The World Champion shared a screenshot on his Instagram Story showing that a signed Panini trading card featuring his image had sold for a staggering £1,230.68. Littler’s response was short but telling: “Fair enough to whoever bought this.”

It’s another reminder of just how wild the hype around “The Nuke” has become. In less than two years on the PDC circuit, Littler has gone from a promising youth prospect to one of the most valuable names in darts, both on the oche and in the collectors’ market.

Littler’s autograph now carries serious weight among collectors. While some signed cards change hands for around £250, rarer or limited-edition items fetch far more. Earlier this year, a signed Littler shirt sold for £14,667, cementing his status as one of the sport’s most sought-after signatures.

Experts say the soaring prices are driven by a combination of factors: his age, his extraordinary list of achievements, and the sense that fans are witnessing a once-in-a-generation talent in real time.

While collectors scramble for Littler memorabilia, the man himself has more immediate business at hand. Starting Saturday, he’ll defend his Grand Slam of Darts title, having already claimed four majors in 2025 — the World Championship, UK Open, World Matchplay, and World Grand Prix.

Drawn alongside Daryl Gurney, Connor Scutt and Karel Sedláček in the group stage, Littler will aim to extend a season that’s already bordered on the absurd. Last year, he swept aside Martin Lukeman 16–3 in the Grand Slam final — and based on current form, few would bet against a repeat.

Whether it’s £1,200 trading cards or sold-out arenas, one thing’s clear: Luke Littler isn’t just breaking records — he’s rewriting the value of darts itself.