✹The PERENNIAL Shohei Ohtani Thread✹ - Page 1091

MiamiMarlinsFan · 02-03-2025, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ctau00

For those who aren't fond of the C8... is this really supposed to be an improvement?

It’s an improvement on time he saves by not having to sign them anymore. I mean, that has to be his wife with the “new signature”, right?

Bosoxfan5990 · 02-03-2025, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MiamiMarlinsFan

It’s an improvement on time he saves by not having to sign them anymore. I mean, that has to be his wife with the “new signature”, right?

Probably his dog.

MiamiMarlinsFan · 02-03-2025, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Bosoxfan5990

Probably his dog.

It’s possible.

Cardsandcoffee · 02-03-2025, 10:11 AM

That would possibly be a new Fanatics chase… Decoy’s paw print, first Bowman

BoSoxFan1999 · 02-03-2025, 10:19 AM

He needs to sign my 50/50 set redemption already. Does Topps even release redemption reports anymore? Last one they released was on Dec 9th.

ctau00 · 02-03-2025, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sauceboy

I don't like how either of these look, tbh.

The red at least has an artsy style to it, whatever color that /25 is just looks terrible and not even penned by the same hand. Or is Topps having him sign so much he's also signing left handed?

Between 4/5 and 8/25 his signature sure did deteriorate.

zworykin · 02-03-2025, 11:07 AM

Serious question - are you all actually not able to see that the one on the right is him switching to signing his last name "in English" i.e. the Latin alphabet?

punctilious · 02-03-2025, 08:58 PM

Alright fellas, bear with me... I know I already posted that I acquired this card in early January (1 of my 2 card collecting goals for 2025) but I finally have it in hand today and had to share. I spent 15+ minutes scouring every millimeter of this card front and back under well lit, high magnification and she looks solid. I purchased through MySlabs, which I'll be honest made me hella nervous being graded authentic and fully expected this to arrive with some dent or other flaw that warranted an authentic grade. Sheesh, kinda stressful. Won't EVER do that again. At some point I need to consider what to do with it because authentic just ain't doing it for me, for now I can rest a little easier.

Anyway, fresh scan to share and now I gotta put her away...

Trueblue · 02-03-2025, 08:59 PM

Boom BCRASO power!!

Check the back for wrinkles. Otherwise crack.

eastbayak · 02-03-2025, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by punctilious

Alright fellas, bear with me... I know I already posted that I acquired this card in early January (1 of my 2 card collecting goals for 2025) but I finally have it in hand today and had to share. I spent 15+ minutes scouring every millimeter of this card front and back under well lit, high magnification and she looks solid. I purchased through MySlabs, which I'll be honest made me hella nervous being graded authentic and fully expected this to arrive with some dent or other flaw that warranted an authentic grade. Sheesh, kinda stressful. Won't EVER do that again. At some point I need to consider what to do with it because authentic just ain't doing it for me, for now I can rest a little easier.

Anyway, fresh scan to share and now I gotta put her away...

Congratulations on that MONSTER!!!!

Cardsandcoffee · 02-03-2025, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by punctilious

Alright fellas, bear with me... I know I already posted that I acquired this card in early January (1 of my 2 card collecting goals for 2025) but I finally have it in hand today and had to share. I spent 15+ minutes scouring every millimeter of this card front and back under well lit, high magnification and she looks solid. I purchased through MySlabs, which I'll be honest made me hella nervous being graded authentic and fully expected this to arrive with some dent or other flaw that warranted an authentic grade. Sheesh, kinda stressful. Won't EVER do that again. At some point I need to consider what to do with it because authentic just ain't doing it for me, for now I can rest a little easier.

Anyway, fresh scan to share and now I gotta put her away...

oh man what a beauty! Strong auto!

Cardsandcoffee · 02-04-2025, 12:21 AM

I previously hinted at a big Shohei pick-up and I suppose this is as good of time as any... with Punctilious showing off some recent fire as well!

Courtesy of a certain fellow Mayoral member of this thread, I acquired this beauty. I unloaded quite a bit to obtain it but in the end, I am really happy with my decision. My collection already tends to skew red refractor and this really fits in with the rest. The 2018 Topps design is money and many flowers have already been said in its appreciation, so I wont go too far into that. However, I will say I appreciate how strong the red coloring really dominates the background. Really stunning, the color is. I also appreciate the textured wave design, giving the card added depth. It may be just me and how my taste will sometimes skew to the contrary, but green refractors, waves are awesome. I appreciate the opportunity to own such a card and needless to say, it's found a loving home! Thanks for looking!

Trueblue · 02-04-2025, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Cardsandcoffee

I previously hinted at a big Shohei pick-up and I suppose this is as good of time as any... with Punctilious showing off some recent fire as well!

Courtesy of a certain fellow Mayoral member of this thread, I acquired this beauty. I unloaded quite a bit to obtain it but in the end, I am really happy with my decision. My collection already tends to skew red refractor and this really fits in with the rest. The 2018 Topps design is money and many flowers have already been said in its appreciation, so I wont go to far into that. However, I will say I do appreciate how strong the red coloring really dominates the background. Really stunning, the color is. I appreciate the textured wave design, giving the card added depth. It may be just me and how my taste will sometimes skew to the contrary, but green refractors, waves are awesome. I do appreciate the opportunity to own such a card and needless to say, it's found a loving home! Thanks for looking!

I'm thrilled it found the perfect home

DaveedTO · 02-04-2025, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by punctilious

Alright fellas, bear with me... I know I already posted that I acquired this card in early January (1 of my 2 card collecting goals for 2025) but I finally have it in hand today and had to share. I spent 15+ minutes scouring every millimeter of this card front and back under well lit, high magnification and she looks solid. I purchased through MySlabs, which I'll be honest made me hella nervous being graded authentic and fully expected this to arrive with some dent or other flaw that warranted an authentic grade. Sheesh, kinda stressful. Won't EVER do that again. At some point I need to consider what to do with it because authentic just ain't doing it for me, for now I can rest a little easier.

Anyway, fresh scan to share and now I gotta put her away...

https://www.psacard.com/cert/95231852 (card is short, top-bottom & left-right)

https://www.psacard.com/cert/78951578

NYBBFAN · 02-04-2025, 06:57 AM

Love that red wave. The only thing better than the card is collectors helping other collectors!

hammertime · 02-04-2025, 07:11 AM

Geez a couple MONSTER off-season pickups! Well done fellas!

DallasMavs41341 · 02-04-2025, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveedTO

https://www.psacard.com/cert/95231852 (card is short, top-bottom & left-right)

https://www.psacard.com/cert/78951578

Wow that jersey #'d blue auto is insane!

punctilious · 02-04-2025, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Cardsandcoffee

I previously hinted at a big Shohei pick-up and I suppose this is as good of time as any... with Punctilious showing off some recent fire as well!

Courtesy of a certain fellow Mayoral member of this thread, I acquired this beauty. I unloaded quite a bit to obtain it but in the end, I am really happy with my decision. My collection already tends to skew red refractor and this really fits in with the rest. The 2018 Topps design is money and many flowers have already been said in its appreciation, so I wont go to far into that. However, I will say I do appreciate how strong the red coloring really dominates the background. Really stunning, the color is. I appreciate the textured wave design, giving the card added depth. It may be just me and how my taste will sometimes skew to the contrary, but green refractors, waves are awesome. I do appreciate the opportunity to own such a card and needless to say, it's found a loving home! Thanks for looking!

Talk about fire (Red Hot)! Congrats man, what a fantastic pickup!

Cardsandcoffee · 02-04-2025, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

I'm thrilled it found the perfect home

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Originally Posted by NYBBFAN

Love that red wave. The only thing better than the card is collectors helping other collectors!

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Originally Posted by hammertime

Geez a couple MONSTER off-season pickups! Well done fellas!

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Originally Posted by punctilious

Talk about fire (Red Hot)! Congrats man, what a fantastic pickup!

Thanks gentlemen! A little off topic here but couldn’t resist taking another pic with a different PC pick-up, George Kirby. Safe to say I have a type haha

Qubits · 02-04-2025, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Cardsandcoffee

Thanks gentlemen! A little off topic here but couldn’t resist taking another pic with a different PC pick-up, George Kirby. Safe to say I have a type haha

I like your style!

That puts my Ohtani + Kirby red pairing to shame.

Cardsandcoffee · 02-04-2025, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Qubits

I like your style!

That puts my Ohtani + Kirby red pairing to shame.

Nah no shame, as long as it brings joy, that’s still awesome. There’s always a level to the hobby for people to enjoy. Kirby is my favorite pitcher, outside of the GOAT that is Ohtani

al3xmac10 · 02-04-2025, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cardsandcoffee

I previously hinted at a big Shohei pick-up and I suppose this is as good of time as any... with Punctilious showing off some recent fire as well!

Courtesy of a certain fellow Mayoral member of this thread, I acquired this beauty. I unloaded quite a bit to obtain it but in the end, I am really happy with my decision. My collection already tends to skew red refractor and this really fits in with the rest. The 2018 Topps design is money and many flowers have already been said in its appreciation, so I wont go to far into that. However, I will say I do appreciate how strong the red coloring really dominates the background. Really stunning, the color is. I appreciate the textured wave design, giving the card added depth. It may be just me and how my taste will sometimes skew to the contrary, but green refractors, waves are awesome. I do appreciate the opportunity to own such a card and needless to say, it's found a loving home! Thanks for looking!

Wow, is this the 2018 Finest Red Wave Auto /5? (The photo is not showing up for me, sorry...)

SidVish · 02-04-2025, 06:39 PM

Some absolute heat in this thread. Blue Bowman Chrome Auto and Red Wave!
I'm jealous!

Here's my latest Ohtani(and friend) pickup.

Cardsandcoffee · 02-04-2025, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by al3xmac10

Wow, is this the 2018 Finest Red Wave Auto /5? (The photo is not showing up for me, sorry...)

Ah no it’s the 2018 Topps Chrome Red Wave #150, courtesy of True Blue. Non auto but very pretty nonetheless

Rage · 02-04-2025, 07:06 PM

Red wave is a fire monster!

02-03-2025, 08:58 PM	#27258
punctilious Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 442	Alright fellas, bear with me... I know I already posted that I acquired this card in early January (1 of my 2 card collecting goals for 2025) but I finally have it in hand today and had to share. I spent 15+ minutes scouring every millimeter of this card front and back under well lit, high magnification and she looks solid. I purchased through MySlabs, which I'll be honest made me hella nervous being graded authentic and fully expected this to arrive with some dent or other flaw that warranted an authentic grade. Sheesh, kinda stressful. Won't EVER do that again. At some point I need to consider what to do with it because authentic just ain't doing it for me, for now I can rest a little easier. Anyway, fresh scan to share and now I gotta put her away... __________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/96547941@N05/albums

02-04-2025, 12:21 AM	#27262
Cardsandcoffee Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: PNW Posts: 1,062	I previously hinted at a big Shohei pick-up and I suppose this is as good of time as any... with Punctilious showing off some recent fire as well! Courtesy of a certain fellow Mayoral member of this thread, I acquired this beauty. I unloaded quite a bit to obtain it but in the end, I am really happy with my decision. My collection already tends to skew red refractor and this really fits in with the rest. The 2018 Topps design is money and many flowers have already been said in its appreciation, so I wont go too far into that. However, I will say I appreciate how strong the red coloring really dominates the background. Really stunning, the color is. I also appreciate the textured wave design, giving the card added depth. It may be just me and how my taste will sometimes skew to the contrary, but green refractors, waves are awesome. I appreciate the opportunity to own such a card and needless to say, it's found a loving home! Thanks for looking! Last edited by Cardsandcoffee; 02-05-2025 at 12:16 AM.

02-04-2025, 06:57 AM	#27265
NYBBFAN Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 4,772	Love that red wave. The only thing better than the card is collectors helping other collectors! __________________ https://gallery.us175.com/ https://inv.us175.com/wantlist

02-04-2025, 06:39 PM	#27273
SidVish Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,133	Some absolute heat in this thread. Blue Bowman Chrome Auto and Red Wave! I'm jealous! Here's my latest Ohtani(and friend) pickup. __________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/143795381@N02/albums

02-04-2025, 07:06 PM	#27275
Rage Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: CA Posts: 3,336 santacruzbaseballcards1	Red wave is a fire monster! __________________ Check out my eBay store

02-03-2025, 10:11 AM	#27254
Cardsandcoffee Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: PNW Posts: 1,062	That would possibly be a new Fanatics chase… Decoy’s paw print, first Bowman

02-03-2025, 10:19 AM	#27255
BoSoxFan1999 Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,989 bro19991 Bro19999	He needs to sign my 50/50 set redemption already. Does Topps even release redemption reports anymore? Last one they released was on Dec 9th.

02-03-2025, 11:07 AM	#27257
zworykin Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,051 zworykin2	Serious question - are you all actually not able to see that the one on the right is him switching to signing his last name "in English" i.e. the Latin alphabet?

02-03-2025, 08:59 PM	#27259
Trueblue Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: socal Posts: 6,304	Boom BCRASO power!! Check the back for wrinkles. Otherwise crack.

02-04-2025, 07:11 AM	#27266
hammertime Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: OH->MI->MD->VA Posts: 6,548	Geez a couple MONSTER off-season pickups! Well done fellas!