Aaron Judge

[Jsquared123]

Originally Posted by deemsterz33

Quite a steal for somebody on this one.....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/162585330651

That is mine. Surprisingly have not gotten paid for it yet. Thought it would have been quick.

[Cavaliercards]

Originally Posted by Jsquared123

That is mine. Surprisingly have not gotten paid for it yet. Thought it would have been quick.

I am surprised as well.

[cnewby]

Originally Posted by Jsquared123

That is mine. Surprisingly have not gotten paid for it yet. Thought it would have been quick.

Not sure about an outright steal. Lowest subs possible for a 9.5 probably has a little to do with it.

[Jsquared123]

Originally Posted by cnewby

Not sure about an outright steal. Lowest subs possible for a 9.5 probably has a little to do with it.

True, but raw are over 1100 and sometimes over 1200 and no guarantee of a 9.5. I thought I would clear 1100 minimum. Oh well. For a shameless plug, my other one is up and ending tonight with much better subs

[cnewby]

Originally Posted by Jsquared123

True, but raw are over 1100 and sometimes over 1200 and no guarantee of a 9.5. I thought I would clear 1100 minimum. Oh well. For a shameless plug, my other one is up and ending tonight with much better subs

Oh I definitely thought it would end higher, but a different one ended 30mins before yours at $1500+ with a 10 subgrade...

[babybull]

Originally Posted by Orangejello727

You cannot compare the two. How many 1st grandslam GU jerseys are there of Judge vs 72 GU jerseys of Hank from that year? There is only (1) 1st grand slam jersey.

No, you can't compare the two. One guy is the greatest right handed hitter ever. The other guy is Aaron Judge.

[Jsquared123]

Originally Posted by cnewby

Oh I definitely thought it would end higher, but a different one ended 30mins before yours at $1500+ with a 10 subgrade...

Yep. That was my thinking as well.

This one should do better http://www.ebay.com/itm/152619439048...84.m1555.l2649

[KB81]

I know it is only a Jersey being discussed but no way we can compare AJ to any previous Yankee or MLB player. He is still wet behind the ears so at very least he needs to finish this year before people compare him to others.

At that point you can compare his rookie year stats and impact to other's rookie years before him.

[Orangejello727]

Originally Posted by babybull

No, you can't compare the two. One guy is the greatest right handed hitter ever. The other guy is Aaron Judge.

I really dont think you understand why a 1 off piece would outsell an uncommon piece. If you did, it would make sense.

I bet you dont understand why current star autos outsell Hank Aaron autos either?

If you had compared Hanks 1st grandslam jersey to Judges 1st grand slam jersey, youd see how much more the Hank would outsell it.

[KB81]

Originally Posted by Orangejello727

I really dont think you understand why a 1 off piece would outsell an uncommon piece. If you did, it would make sense.

I bet you dont understand why current star autos outsell Hank Aaron autos either?

If you had compared Hanks 1st grandslam jersey to Judges 1st grand slam jersey, youd see how much more the Hank would outsell it.

I understood ya.
Makes sense.

[Doctor Claw]

The whole jersey comparison is reductive; the two jerseys and the two players aren't locked in some competition for collectors' passions or money.

What emerges from lots of reading here, which is rather surprising, is that some completely lose sight of what lies at the heart of baseball card and memorabilia purchases: collecting.

End of the day, most of, if not all of these higher priced items are viewed as sheer luxury goods— purchased simply to be enjoyed.

Yes, some luxury goods wind up appreciating in value, while others depreciate, and still others hold value. What they all have in common is that they are bought primarily for enjoyment, and the owners— while certainly welcoming of value added— don't really give a damn about that aspect. That may stymie some, yet nonetheless it's true.

With cards and the like, you're collecting a player you root hard for, whatever the reason; you're buying the pieces that most appeal to you, and of course that are within your budget, whatever that is. Above all, there's no cited statistic, or cited sale of some other item, or some random prognostication, that can or should deter a collector from buying what they want.

A collector pays a record for a card, could be any card. A 52 Mantle or a common. Some will go on the internet and say it's crazy, it's a bad "investment." Who the hell says it's bought only as an investment? And who has a crystal ball? Anything can happen— that's why we all watch sports. And what the hell is it someone else's business what another man does with his earned money? It's the collector's money, and if the collector is super happy, end of story.

What's funny is we rarely see the happy winners of their chosen luxuries go online and try to desperately decry another collector's choices.

This leads one to conclude that those doing the decrying simply don't have what they want.

[ThoseBackPages]

Originally Posted by Doctor Claw

The whole jersey comparison is reductive; the two jerseys and the two players aren't locked in some competition for collectors' passions or money.

What emerges from lots of reading here, which is rather surprising, is that some completely lose sight of what lies at the heart of baseball card and memorabilia purchases: collecting.

End of the day, most of, if not all of these higher priced items are viewed as sheer luxury goods— purchased simply to be enjoyed.

Yes, some luxury goods wind up appreciating in value, while others depreciate, and still others hold value. What they all have in common is that they are bought primarily for enjoyment, and the owners— while certainly welcoming of value added— don't really give a damn about that aspect. That may stymie some, yet nonetheless it's true.

With cards and the like, you're collecting a player you root hard for, whatever the reason; you're buying the pieces that most appeal to you, and of course that are within your budget, whatever that is. Above all, there's no cited statistic, or cited sale of some other item, or some random prognostication, that can or should deter a collector from buying what they want.

A collector pays a record for a card, could be any card. A 52 Mantle or a common. Some will go on the internet and say it's crazy, it's a bad "investment." Who the hell says it's bought only as an investment? And what the hell is it someone else's business what another man does with his earned money? It's the collector's money, and the collector is super happy.

What's funny is we rarely see the happy winners of their chosen luxuries go online and try to desperately decry another collector's choices.

This leads one to conclude that those doing the decrying simply don't have what they want.

far too many people on BO are worried about fiat value. over collecting

[smanzari]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

far too many people on BO are worried about fiat value. over collecting

Found a Crypto Trader!

I am concerned about it/resale, even with PC- Don't want to pay $500 for something that I can only get $100 back for!

[ThoseBackPages]

Originally Posted by smanzari

Found a Crypto Trader!

I am concerned about it/resale, even with PC- Don't want to pay $500 for something that I can only get $100 back for!

Ha! No Crypto, but know a tiny bit about PMs

Safe to say you NEVER open wax?

[Doctor Claw]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

far too many people on BO are worried about fiat value. over collecting

Very true. That said, it would behoove even the most mercenary flipper to appreciate the mind of a collector, and grasp all the intangibles that drive collector demand. After all, collectors are often the best customer in the most successful transactions. That would serve the goal of the strictly profit-minded— much more so than making highly subjective prognostications that would tend to hurt future sales. This would lead one to deduce that negative prognostications come from those with nothing to either flip or collect

[smanzari]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

Ha! No Crypto, but know a tiny bit about PMs

Safe to say you NEVER open wax?

HAHAHA, I definitely open wax (probably too much of it!) But that's a little different!

[NorCalSCM]

Hey guys if your interested. Topps NOW will have the cards below online sometime after 12:00 EST today..


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Dear Platinum Members,

We will be offering 3 Aaron Judge relic or auto cards tomorrow to commemorate his Home Run Derby dominating victory.

Here are the following cards:

Baseball relic

# to 25
# to 10
# to 5


Stance sock relic

# to 49
# to 25
# to 10

Auto

# to 99
# to 49
# to 25
# to 10

[KB81]

Man - that is going to sell out quick!

[moosetequila]

Originally Posted by Orangejello727

I really dont think you understand why a 1 off piece would outsell an uncommon piece. If you did, it would make sense.

I bet you dont understand why current star autos outsell Hank Aaron autos either?

If you had compared Hanks 1st grandslam jersey to Judges 1st grand slam jersey, youd see how much more the Hank would outsell it.

You still here? Dayummmm... I remember you from way back during my HK days along with a few others (no, not my same name, needed to be on the down low ) Peace...

[pensfan87893]

Pulled a good one this morning fellas!

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1131798

[KB81]

Good pull!

[ridgerider]

I am curious how many kids age 6-14 that Judge has drawn away from Pokemon and into Baseball card collecting. I have seen several indications locally and on youtube that seem to make me believe it is more than a fluke.

[KB81]

Sold my 2013 paper draft for $139

I have 4 more at PSA. It's like printing money with this guy

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-Bowman-...YAAOSwEPtZZBYn

[RandysHobby]

Originally Posted by KB81

Sold my 2013 paper draft for $139

I have 4 more at PSA. It's like printing money with this guy

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-Bowman-...YAAOSwEPtZZBYn

Nice! And I have 3 listed at 125 free shipping that the BIN isn't being hit!?

[KB81]

Originally Posted by RandysHobby

Nice! And I have 3 listed at 125 free shipping that the BIN isn't being hit!?

I set it high and let it ride. No free shipping but I guess I can start doing that if I want to make it look sweeter.