✹The PERENNIAL Shohei Ohtani Thread✹ - Page 1114

hammertime · 03-20-2025, 09:25 AM

Amazing! And I agree, that's a great batting pose. Collecting with your kid, it doesn't get any better than that!

SoCalsFinest · 03-20-2025, 10:13 AM

https://sports.yahoo.com/article/sho...164345706.html

NYRE2PECT · 03-20-2025, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Ajbasbal

My son and I started collecting and PCing Shohei in 2022/2023. We began trying to accumulate as many versions of the 2023 series 2 cards as possible (my son’s favorite Shohei image.) It’s been quite the journey so far finding most on Ebay at decent prices along with scoring big at the 2023 National finding the Mother's and Father's Day and trading for the Clear /10. We also were able to purchase the printing plate for half the price of what the owner was originally asking after talking with him for over a year. He decided to sell it through a consigner which ended up working out for us. We’re still looking for a few more, obviously some of the most expensive ones.

Love it!

Rage · 03-20-2025, 10:36 AM

Replay angle shows Ohtani's HR in Tokyo actually hit the roof of the Dome, hence why it seemed to go shorter than expected on a 99 mph heater and Shohei's loud bat crack

https://www.reddit.com/r/Dodgers/s/qSGfxFpkgU

NYRE2PECT · 03-20-2025, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajbasbal

My son and I started collecting and PCing Shohei in 2022/2023. We began trying to accumulate as many versions of the 2023 series 2 cards as possible (my son’s favorite Shohei image.) It’s been quite the journey so far finding most on Ebay at decent prices along with scoring big at the 2023 National finding the Mother's and Father's Day and trading for the Clear /10. We also were able to purchase the printing plate for half the price of what the owner was originally asking after talking with him for over a year. He decided to sell it through a consigner which ended up working out for us. We’re still looking for a few more, obviously some of the most expensive ones.

And, I can relate:

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Originally Posted by NYRE2PECT

Mailday…had a few fun ones that I was hoping would make it today, but will settle for these 4, and the completion of the partial 2024 Rainbow:

2024 Partial Rainbow Paper & Chrome:

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NYRE2PECT · 03-20-2025, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rage

Replay angle shows Ohtani's HR in Tokyo actually hit the roof of the Dome, hence why it seemed to go shorter than expected on a 99 mph heater and Shohei's loud bat crack

https://www.reddit.com/r/Dodgers/s/qSGfxFpkgU

man is a beast.

Ajbasbal · 03-20-2025, 11:35 AM

Nice!

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Originally Posted by NYRE2PECT

And, I can relate:

hammertime · 03-20-2025, 02:07 PM

Slightly embarrassing because I don't even have the best Ohtani collection on this board, but my Ohtani collection was profiled on the Topps Ripped website.
https://ripped.topps.com/collector-s...cards-culture/

punctilious · 03-20-2025, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by hammertime

Slightly embarrassing because I don't even have the best Ohtani collection on this board, but my Ohtani collection was provided on the Topps Ripped website.
https://ripped.topps.com/collector-s...cards-culture/

NICE!

ThoseBackPages · 03-20-2025, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammertime

Slightly embarrassing because I don't even have the best Ohtani collection on this board, but my Ohtani collection was provided on the Topps Ripped website.
https://ripped.topps.com/collector-s...cards-culture/

LOVE IT! Congrats Brother!

NYRE2PECT · 03-20-2025, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammertime

Slightly embarrassing because I don't even have the best Ohtani collection on this board, but my Ohtani collection was provided on the Topps Ripped website.
https://ripped.topps.com/collector-s...cards-culture/

Baller alert!!!

So much fun and beautiful cards!

Alien123 · 03-20-2025, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammertime

Slightly embarrassing because I don't even have the best Ohtani collection on this board, but my Ohtani collection was provided on the Topps Ripped website.
https://ripped.topps.com/collector-s...cards-culture/

Congrats! Enjoyed reading it very much and to see part of your collection in the article...some very nice cards.

NYBBFAN · 03-20-2025, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammertime

Slightly embarrassing because I don't even have the best Ohtani collection on this board, but my Ohtani collection was provided on the Topps Ripped website.
https://ripped.topps.com/collector-s...cards-culture/

The Plate King!

punctilious · 03-20-2025, 03:30 PM

Grades popped on my SGC order which only consisted of 2 cards, here's the grade for card #2...

Purchased as a PSA Authentic w/ 10 Auto:

Busted out and sent to SGC for grading, came back as a 9 w/10 Auto:

ThoseBackPages · 03-20-2025, 03:35 PM

glad to finish my Ohtani Black Cup Collection

hammertime · 03-20-2025, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by punctilious

Grades popped on my SGC order which only consisted of 2 cards, here's the grade for card #2...

Purchased as a PSA Authentic w/ 10 Auto:

Busted out and sent to SGC for grading, came back as a 9 w/10 Auto:

That's a pretty darn good result! Congrats!

punctilious · 03-20-2025, 04:22 PM

I wasn't as fortunate with the 1st card

but hey, at least I FINALLY got this one re-slabbed. I originally acquired this card as a BGS 9 w/10 auto but the quality of the slab and internal sleeve was horrendous and there was no way I was sending it back to Beckett for re-slab, I just do not trust their quality. PSA shot me down last year stating that because this card was red numbered to 25 and not in the "official" Topps Checklist they couldn't issue a grade. Their sister company SGC, however, was willing to issue a grade and well...without further ado, here it is:

The scanned image sucks and makes the auto look terrible, looking forward to the intake scan once this arrives at my PSA Vault. A bit disappointed in the grade but given the scarcity and presentation when the card is in-hand, it will do very well in the long run. This will have to suffice as I have no interest in moving this thing around anymore and fiddling with it.

punctilious · 03-20-2025, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

glad to finish my Ohtani Black Cup Collection

WOOHOO! Magnificent Seven!

Cardsandcoffee · 03-20-2025, 04:51 PM

Thanks for sharing Punct! Those are some sweet cards. The red auto /25 looks amazing!

stevenbklyn718 · 03-20-2025, 06:02 PM

Any idea of value or if anyone can help would be appreciated. i just happen to find a box from 2018 that i ripped and thru in garage and insides box was a ohtani auto. I knew i had card but no clue where it was. its a 1983 red auto of ohtani #25 from set 1983 on card auto of him from topps its the pitching verison not of him hitting

HunterConnorMom · 03-20-2025, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajbasbal

My son and I started collecting and PCing Shohei in 2022/2023. We began trying to accumulate as many versions of the 2023 series 2 cards as possible (my son’s favorite Shohei image.) It’s been quite the journey so far finding most on Ebay at decent prices along with scoring big at the 2023 National finding the Mother's and Father's Day and trading for the Clear /10. We also were able to purchase the printing plate for half the price of what the owner was originally asking after talking with him for over a year. He decided to sell it through a consigner which ended up working out for us. We’re still looking for a few more, obviously some of the most expensive ones.

Awesome job congrats! Hope you find the other cards.

HunterConnorMom · 03-20-2025, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammertime

Slightly embarrassing because I don't even have the best Ohtani collection on this board, but my Ohtani collection was profiled on the Topps Ripped website.
https://ripped.topps.com/collector-s...cards-culture/

Awesome collection and thanks for sharing.

Mister2Bits · 03-20-2025, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

glad to finish my Ohtani Black Cup Collection

YES!

Mister2Bits · 03-20-2025, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammertime

Slightly embarrassing because I don't even have the best Ohtani collection on this board, but my Ohtani collection was profiled on the Topps Ripped website.
https://ripped.topps.com/collector-s...cards-culture/

Nothing to be embarrassed about but I get it.

That Holiday Employee Auto Blue Refractor is

Its my favorite image of all his chrome rookie autos.

blackbears86 · 03-20-2025, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammertime

Slightly embarrassing because I don't even have the best Ohtani collection on this board, but my Ohtani collection was profiled on the Topps Ripped website.
https://ripped.topps.com/collector-s...cards-culture/

Gorgeous stuff Hammer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

03-20-2025, 10:36 AM	#27829
Rage Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: CA Posts: 3,456 santacruzbaseballcards1	Replay angle shows Ohtani's HR in Tokyo actually hit the roof of the Dome, hence why it seemed to go shorter than expected on a 99 mph heater and Shohei's loud bat crack https://www.reddit.com/r/Dodgers/s/qSGfxFpkgU __________________ Check out my eBay store

03-20-2025, 02:07 PM	#27833
hammertime Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: OH->MI->MD->VA Posts: 6,863	Slightly embarrassing because I don't even have the best Ohtani collection on this board, but my Ohtani collection was profiled on the Topps Ripped website. https://ripped.topps.com/collector-s...cards-culture/ Last edited by hammertime; 03-20-2025 at 03:06 PM.

03-20-2025, 03:30 PM	#27839
punctilious Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 442	Grades popped on my SGC order which only consisted of 2 cards, here's the grade for card #2... Purchased as a PSA Authentic w/ 10 Auto: Busted out and sent to SGC for grading, came back as a 9 w/10 Auto: __________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/96547941@N05/albums

03-20-2025, 03:35 PM	#27840
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 90,198 ThoseBackPages	glad to finish my Ohtani Black Cup Collection __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

03-20-2025, 04:22 PM	#27842
punctilious Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 442	I wasn't as fortunate with the 1st card but hey, at least I FINALLY got this one re-slabbed. I originally acquired this card as a BGS 9 w/10 auto but the quality of the slab and internal sleeve was horrendous and there was no way I was sending it back to Beckett for re-slab, I just do not trust their quality. PSA shot me down last year stating that because this card was red numbered to 25 and not in the "official" Topps Checklist they couldn't issue a grade. Their sister company SGC, however, was willing to issue a grade and well...without further ado, here it is: The scanned image sucks and makes the auto look terrible, looking forward to the intake scan once this arrives at my PSA Vault. A bit disappointed in the grade but given the scarcity and presentation when the card is in-hand, it will do very well in the long run. This will have to suffice as I have no interest in moving this thing around anymore and fiddling with it. __________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/96547941@N05/albums

03-20-2025, 09:25 AM	#27826
hammertime Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: OH->MI->MD->VA Posts: 6,863	Amazing! And I agree, that's a great batting pose. Collecting with your kid, it doesn't get any better than that!

03-20-2025, 10:13 AM	#27827
SoCalsFinest Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Posts: 213	https://sports.yahoo.com/article/sho...164345706.html

03-20-2025, 04:51 PM	#27844
Cardsandcoffee Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: PNW Posts: 1,074	Thanks for sharing Punct! Those are some sweet cards. The red auto /25 looks amazing!

03-20-2025, 06:02 PM	#27845
stevenbklyn718 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: brooklyn Posts: 268 Ibuynselstuff	Any idea of value or if anyone can help would be appreciated. i just happen to find a box from 2018 that i ripped and thru in garage and insides box was a ohtani auto. I knew i had card but no clue where it was. its a 1983 red auto of ohtani #25 from set 1983 on card auto of him from topps its the pitching verison not of him hitting