Are Ohtani Rookie Autos out of reach?

[Noles939913]

Originally Posted by Jeter1020

I think I may go after a 6/7 if I can and just crack it and get it authenticated


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Then potential future buyers will know you’re hiding the true condition.

[thenwhatjk]

Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

Many people can still afford one if you sell off smaller cards in your collection to consolidate to one.

Or simply save up. Getting a good paying job is the best investment you can make. Most people can afford one on less than one month’s salary.

You’re so much better than this post

[hermanotarjeta]

Originally Posted by thenwhatjk

You’re so much better than this post

I’ve been here for too long, lol.

[PuddleMonkey]

I'd definitely break up my 2018 Museum Archival auto set if some dumdum thinks he really needs a /99 rookie auto.

[Richm]

I just wish I had listened to my friend back in 19 when we talked about picking up some of his rookie stuff

[majestik101]

Originally Posted by Jeter1020

Are his rookie autos out of reach for most collectors? Or will his cards cool down in the offseason?

Yes
No

[Noles939913]

Maybe it’s the OCD collector in me but I have no interest in an Ohtani auto in a writing system he doesn’t even understand. Now in his own native writing system absolutely but those are extremely rare. Would anyone want a Ken Griffey Jr. auto if he poorly attempted to sign in Kanji?

[SleepyWill]

I would say that his more desirable cards are likely out of reach for both the present and long term. But this ultimately is based on your personal budget more than anything.

If you're looking to pick up the following, the answer is yes.

Heritage Real One Autos
TC Autos
BC Autos

[Qubits]

Originally Posted by Noles939913

Maybe it’s the OCD collector in me but I have no interest in an Ohtani auto in a writing system he doesn’t even understand. Now in his own native writing system absolutely but those are extremely rare. Would anyone want a Ken Griffey Jr. auto if he poorly attempted to sign in Kanji?

His Kanji "autos" are not even his autograph btw. They're just his printed name in another language. It'd be like if you bought a Mike Trout card where instead of signing his name he just wrote "Michael Trout" on the front of it not even in cursive.

[Asian62150]

Originally Posted by Qubits

His Kanji "autos" are not even his autograph btw. They're just his printed name in another language. It'd be like if you bought a Mike Trout card where instead of signing his name he just wrote "Michael Trout" on the front of it not even in cursive.

Is his signature from 2018 products (I don't know what the hobby calls it...his tornado style???) his actual signature?

[Noles939913]

Originally Posted by Asian62150

Is his signature from 2018 products (I don't know what the hobby calls it...his tornado style???) his actual signature?

This is what I’m wondering. He’s had four in Topps products alone if you count the Kanji one.

[Trueblue]

99% of people do not realize that his signature (2013- early 2018) is actually based on Japanese kanji characters. Since kanji characters are not flowy, people often take a freestyle approach (like here) to emulate the general shape.

And if you want an Ohtani rookie auto, you should save, buy, and enjoy it. Don't do it for fomo.

[Qubits]

Originally Posted by Asian62150

Is his signature from 2018 products (I don't know what the hobby calls it...his tornado style???) his actual signature?

Yes, it looks the same on his 2013 BBM facsimile signature autos.

[Bcr]

Rookie autos are forever out of reach for the average person but he is going to continue to sign for the foreseeable future. Just have to be ok with non rookie options

[Qubits]

Originally Posted by Bcr

Rookie autos are forever out of reach for the average person but he is going to continue to sign for the foreseeable future. Just have to be ok with non rookie options

The issue with non-rookie autos of Ohtani is that his current signature is so much less aesthetically pleasing than his rookie year auto.

[JoshMN]

Originally Posted by Mister2Bits

Find a target. Save for target. Acquire target. If you really want a rookie auto you know what you need to do.

You have TWO kidneys.

I didn’t know PuddleMonkey had a second account!

I think you can still sell your blood plasma too. You might need to approach it from multiple angles with the current prices.

[hermanotarjeta]

Originally Posted by JoshMN

I didn’t know PuddleMonkey had a second account!

I think you can still sell your blood plasma too. You might need to approach it from multiple angles with the current prices.

If one wants to keep their organs, one could consider pole dancing.

[Wade Mulroy]

I have a bit of a hard time understanding why anyone would be rushing to buy an Ohtani auto right now. Patience is your friend.

[ThoseBackPages]

Originally Posted by Wade Mulroy

I have a bit of a hard time understanding why anyone would be rushing to buy an Ohtani auto right now. Patience is your friend.

good stuff getting locked up

[Wade Mulroy]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

good stuff getting locked up

Maybe a fraction of it - - At any given time I can find rare, valuable Ohtani rookie autos for sale. That won't change anytime soon.

23 years later the rarest Pujols rookie autos are still changing hands and popping up for sale periodically.

All I'm saying is - regardless of anything else this season, I would be willing to wager the average collector looking to buy a nice Ohtani rookie auto will get a better deal in December/January than they will right now.

[ThoseBackPages]

Originally Posted by Wade Mulroy

Maybe a fraction of it - - At any given time I can find rare, valuable Ohtani rookie autos for sale. That won't change anytime soon.

23 years later the rarest Pujols rookie autos are still changing hands and popping up for sale periodically.

All I'm saying is - regardless of anything else this season, I would be willing to wager the average collector looking to buy a nice Ohtani rookie auto will get a better deal in December/January than they will right now.

while that is probably true, in Dec/Jan they will probably be looking for Mahomes.

Remember, the average collector is not very bright

[Asian62150]

Originally Posted by Wade Mulroy

Maybe a fraction of it - - At any given time I can find rare, valuable Ohtani rookie autos for sale. That won't change anytime soon.

23 years later the rarest Pujols rookie autos are still changing hands and popping up for sale periodically.

All I'm saying is - regardless of anything else this season, I would be willing to wager the average collector looking to buy a nice Ohtani rookie auto will get a better deal in December/January than they will right now.

If you're targeting a specific Ohtani that's /25 or less (red of this, orange of that) and you want it for your PC long term, best to get it while you can. Who knows the next time you'll see that specific item for sale.

But in general I agree with you. I'd rather err on the side of patience and I would try my best not to get wrapped up in "needing" to have a particular Sho right now.

[Wade Mulroy]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

while that is probably true, in Dec/Jan they will probably be looking for Mahomes.

Remember, the average collector is not very bright

Lol, I was going to say the same thing, but didn't want to disparage anyone. It's amazing the psychology that goes into feeling like you NEED to buy the hottest player right this moment. Most people have such short attention spans, that once baseball is over a lot of the money and attention will start going elsewhere.

There are always the outliers where this isn't true, but 99.9% of the time buying expensive cards of the current hottest player in the market does not work out for the buyer

Originally Posted by Asian62150

If you're targeting a specific Ohtani that's /25 or less (red of this, orange of that) and you want it for your PC long term, best to get it while you can. Who knows the next time you'll see that specific item for sale.

But in general I agree with you. I'd rather err on the side of patience and I would try my best not to get wrapped up in "needing" to have a particular Sho right now.

Sure, there are caveats and exceptions. I'm speaking more about the "average consumer" that has money to burn and thinks, "Man, I don't have anything of that Ohtani guy and he is amazing - - I need to buy a rookie auto of him ASAP!"

If you're that guy, it's generally better to wait when he's not the center of attention. No matter how good he is, there will be a time when he is no longer the center of attention, even in the baseball world.

[Qubits]

Originally Posted by Wade Mulroy

Sure, there are caveats and exceptions. I'm speaking more about the "average consumer" that has money to burn and thinks, "Man, I don't have anything of that Ohtani guy and he is amazing - - I need to buy a rookie auto of him ASAP!"

If you're that guy, it's generally better to wait when he's not the center of attention. No matter how good he is, there will be a time when he is no longer the center of attention, even in the baseball world.

In my experience, that type of guy will just sell the Ohtani auto a year or so later to fund buying a card of a player in the next hype cycle. Circle of life.

[hermanotarjeta]

There is no such thing as FOMO for modern cards - they are being recycled all the time.