Finally: Tom Brady Contenders

Anish · 11-03-2019, 02:18 PM

At last I’ve landed my holy grail football card! For a while I was trying to get one under 1K, then under 3K...and ultimately decided I had to pull the trigger before it went any higher.

Slightly narrow, but the signature is perfect so I’m happy.

2000 Tom Brady 1 by Anish Cards, on Flickr

2000 Tom Brady 2 by Anish Cards, on Flickr

Ironically this card also came in this week - my favorite player to watch. If only the Pats had drafted him...

2018 Lamar Jackson by Anish Cards, on Flickr

boston12 · 11-03-2019, 02:20 PM

Quite risky to buy that raw. You will want to get that authenticated ASAP. But congrats assuming it all checks out

7nohitter · 11-03-2019, 02:22 PM

Very cool!!

Anish · 11-03-2019, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by boston12

Quite risky to buy that raw. You will want to get that authenticated ASAP. But congrats assuming it all checks out

It was authenticated by PSA but not slabbed due to the dimensions

Onepocketj · 11-03-2019, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Anish

It was authenticated by PSA but not slabbed due to the dimensions

Ouch. And you kept it?

ClickWins · 11-03-2019, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Anish

It was authenticated by PSA but not slabbed due to the dimensions

I really don't know grading. Can someone explain what this means? Was it a misprint? Fake?

Does authenticated mean it's real? Actually no sarcasm.

brothertona · 11-03-2019, 03:03 PM

It's real, but isn't proper dimensions - (likely trimmed)

RandysHobby · 11-03-2019, 03:05 PM

You bought a card that was clearly trimmed and you’re OK with it? If so, congrats on the pickup!

cking · 11-03-2019, 03:07 PM

Threads like this are just one of the reasons scammers and trimmers thrive in this hobby

SMH

jasonm2121 · 11-03-2019, 03:09 PM

True but some cards are out of people’s range and having any real copy is fine. Not exactly a cheap card these days. I would still slab it as authentic, though.

KevJo · 11-03-2019, 03:12 PM

Lower edges on sides are trimmed, clearly seen in photos!

Kevin

Anish · 11-03-2019, 03:20 PM

I am aware that the card is trimmed. I just wanted an authentic copy.

Onepocketj · 11-03-2019, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonm2121

True but some cards are out of people’s range and having any real copy is fine. Not exactly a cheap card these days. I would still slab it as authentic, though.

Yeah but it looks like he paid over 3k for a card that is trimmed and won't be slabbed. Crazy. Trimmers couldn't be happier.

goodole13 · 11-03-2019, 03:23 PM

Congrats on the pickup! I definitely would want nothing to do with it, but to each their own.

awz50 · 11-03-2019, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anish

At last I’ve landed my holy grail football card! For a while I was trying to get one under 1K, then under 3K...and ultimately decided I had to pull the trigger before it went any higher.

Slightly narrow, but the signature is perfect so I’m happy.

2000 Tom Brady 1 by Anish Cards, on Flickr

2000 Tom Brady 2 by Anish Cards, on Flickr

Ironically this card also came in this week - my favorite player to watch. If only the Pats had drafted him...

2018 Lamar Jackson by Anish Cards, on Flickr

Nice card, just sad its trimmed

jasonm2121 · 11-03-2019, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Onepocketj

Yeah but it looks like he paid over 3k for a card that is trimmed and won't be slabbed. Crazy. Trimmers couldn't be happier.

I guess, but what is an 8, like 25k?

Anish · 11-03-2019, 03:25 PM

Wtf is going on here...I bought the cheapest authentic copy I could afford.

How does that benefit trimmers? I didn’t pay a premium for any condition.

I bought the card for 5k and am happy with it.

Anish · 11-03-2019, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Onepocketj

Yeah but it looks like he paid over 3k for a card that is trimmed and won't be slabbed. Crazy. Trimmers couldn't be happier.

It can indeed be slabbed as authentic altered. You just have to specify that.

If you have a nicer copy you’ll sell to me for 5k I’ll take it.

asujbl · 11-03-2019, 03:29 PM

This thread is going to be awesome

jasonm2121 · 11-03-2019, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Anish

Wtf is going on here...I bought the cheapest authentic copy I could afford.

How does that benefit trimmers? I didn’t pay a premium for any condition.

I bought the card for 5k and am happy with it.

Exactly, enjoy it! GOAT!

RandysHobby · 11-03-2019, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Anish

It can indeed be slabbed as authentic altered. You just have to specify that.

If you have a nicer copy you’ll sell to me for 5k I’ll take it.

Where is the authenticated? Now that it's out of that PSA slab, theres no proof this one is authentic. Why didnt you keep it in the case?

Regardless, sick pickup, congrats!

3124508 on COMC · 11-03-2019, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RandysHobby

Where is the authenticated? Now that it's out of that PSA slab, theres no proof this one is authentic. Why didnt you keep it in the case?

Regardless, sick pickup, congrats!

It was just sold with an Evid Trim flip.

Anish · 11-03-2019, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RandysHobby

Where is the authenticated? Now that it's out of that PSA slab, theres no proof this one is authentic. Why didnt you keep it in the case?

Regardless, sick pickup, congrats!

Not sure what’s so hard to understand here. I’ve been trying to get one of these for a long time and finally got one for my PC. If I want to pay 200+ to get it slabbed as “Authentic Altered” at some point I will. But I’d rather enjoy the card raw.

I have pretty much every other Patriots Contenders RC and this is a massive addition to my PC. If you think there’s something wrong with buying a trimmed card because you can’t afford a high grade copy (that may well be trimmed), that’s too bad.

Onepocketj · 11-03-2019, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Anish

Wtf is going on here...I bought the cheapest authentic copy I could afford.

How does that benefit trimmers? I didn’t pay a premium for any condition.

I bought the card for 5k and am happy with it.

Well if a trimmer knows he can do anything to a card and if it gets rejected by PSA and BGS, there is someone out there that will still pay 5k for it, it makes his job a whole lot easier.

Oh well. Enjoy your card...

Bassplayah101 · 11-03-2019, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Anish

Wtf is going on here...I bought the cheapest authentic copy I could afford.

How does that benefit trimmers? I didn’t pay a premium for any condition.

I bought the card for 5k and am happy with it.

Nothing going on. You likely dont understand the distain involved.
Trimmers and card doctors are ruining this hobby, and since someone very likely trimmed yours with the SPECIFIC intention of slipping it by graders in order to obtain a high grade and a huge payday, and failed.. they have no choice but to sell it raw to an UNSUSPECTING buyer.
People stay far away from timmed cards for obvious reasons and because this particular card is one of the most momumentous and important modern cards in existance, it has been the focus of numerous douche bags for trimming and counterfeiting.
Some people look at your purchase as actually helping one of these people by taking it off their hands so they dont get stuck with it.. something we would hope to do to teach them any lesson we possibly could.
Nothing against you.. this is a very very difficult card to obtain these days because its so valuable, and the only ones that sell raw for short money (5k is short money for this card) is because its been altered.
Thats all.. these people are scumbags and predators and deserve to have their fingers trimmed at the first knuckle to make sure they cant rob anyone else. The posts above have nothing to do with you.
Get your card encapsulated to protect it and enjoy being the owner of one of the top rc cards ever printed in any sport.

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11-03-2019, 02:18 PM	#1
Anish Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 917	Finally: Tom Brady Contenders At last I’ve landed my holy grail football card! For a while I was trying to get one under 1K, then under 3K...and ultimately decided I had to pull the trigger before it went any higher. Slightly narrow, but the signature is perfect so I’m happy. 2000 Tom Brady 1 by Anish Cards, on Flickr 2000 Tom Brady 2 by Anish Cards, on Flickr Ironically this card also came in this week - my favorite player to watch. If only the Pats had drafted him... 2018 Lamar Jackson by Anish Cards, on Flickr __________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/140288876@N04/albums IG: anishfutbol

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7nohitter Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,191 7nohitter	Very cool!! __________________ Working on the 1957 set. Looking for the 2017 Bowman Reproduction ORANGE (#/25) Clayton Kershaw.

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11-03-2019, 03:20 PM	#12
Anish Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 917	I am aware that the card is trimmed. I just wanted an authentic copy. __________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/140288876@N04/albums IG: anishfutbol

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11-03-2019, 02:20 PM	#2
boston12 Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 3,282	Quite risky to buy that raw. You will want to get that authenticated ASAP. But congrats assuming it all checks out

11-03-2019, 03:03 PM	#7
brothertona Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,950 brothertona1	It's real, but isn't proper dimensions - (likely trimmed)

11-03-2019, 03:05 PM	#8
RandysHobby Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 9,362 NickFolesEaglesQB	You bought a card that was clearly trimmed and you’re OK with it? If so, congrats on the pickup!

11-03-2019, 03:07 PM	#9
cking Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 16,263	Threads like this are just one of the reasons scammers and trimmers thrive in this hobby SMH

11-03-2019, 03:09 PM	#10
jasonm2121 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: GOAT City Posts: 12,001	True but some cards are out of people’s range and having any real copy is fine. Not exactly a cheap card these days. I would still slab it as authentic, though.

11-03-2019, 03:25 PM	#17
Anish Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 917	Wtf is going on here...I bought the cheapest authentic copy I could afford. How does that benefit trimmers? I didn’t pay a premium for any condition. I bought the card for 5k and am happy with it. __________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/140288876@N04/albums IG: anishfutbol

11-03-2019, 03:29 PM	#19
asujbl Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 62,663 ohiosundevils	This thread is going to be awesome __________________ https://ohiosundevils.smugmug.com/ Browns/Cavs/Tribe/Buckeyes/Jackets/Devils TheFrenzy - “Blowout ain't a place for normies”