✹The PERENNIAL Shohei Ohtani Thread✹ - Page 1139

seanrs1 · 04-25-2025, 06:36 PM

Here is a better photo

Posting my RC cup SPs to help Ohtani bust his slump...but will be tough against Skenes.

Ajbasbal · 04-25-2025, 06:39 PM

Nice addition to the collection just arrived today. By the way, how do I include a photo in the text and not in an attachment?

Cardsandcoffee · 04-25-2025, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

Very special when the hologram date connects to a memorable achievement

Had a submission pop today. Looks like 2019 has got it going on. Pending family pic with my other 2019 throwbacks..

That throwback is sick!

Tim · 04-26-2025, 06:10 AM

When is he going to come out of this slump?

BoSoxFan1999 · 04-26-2025, 07:24 AM

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When is he going to come out of this slump?

Hopefully soon.

livfreely · 04-26-2025, 09:10 AM

Asking you guys because you are vested in Ohtani. Would you rather have a 2018 Topps Finest refractor Ohtani SGC 10, or 1954 Ernie Banks SGC 2?

And he will definitely come out of his slump soon. His entire life just changed with the birth of his kid. It will take him a minute to adjust.

Cardsandcoffee · 04-26-2025, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by livfreely

Asking you guys because you are vested in Ohtani. Would you rather have a 2018 Topps Finest refractor Ohtani SGC 10, or 1954 Ernie Banks SGC 2?

And he will definitely come out of his slump soon. His entire life just changed with the birth of his kid. It will take him a minute to adjust.

Value aside, you have to ask yourself why you are choosing between the two cards. Are you mostly a current player collector, a vintage guy or an amalgamation of both? Is this for a long term hold to enjoy or a flip? How well does each card present as representative of their grade? Vintage for one can vary quite a bit even with the same grade.
Sorry, there is not an easy answer without knowing a lot more. Hope this helps

livfreely · 04-26-2025, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Cardsandcoffee

Value aside, you have to ask yourself why you are choosing between the two cards. Are you mostly a current player collector, a vintage guy or an amalgamation of both? Is this for a long term hold to enjoy or a flip? How well does each card present as representative of their grade? Vintage for one can vary quite a bit even with the same grade.
Sorry, there is not an easy answer without knowing a lot more. Hope this helps

Helps a lot. I am hearing you say it’s personal preference. I enjoy collecting players I have been able to see/watch. I grew up fortunate enough to see Griffey, Edgar, and Randy in Seattle. As a kid I didn’t realize how truly special that was.

BUT, without the past we don’t have the present. “Paying homage” to the past by collecting them is a worthy feat IMHO.

ThoseBackPages · 04-26-2025, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by livfreely

Asking you guys because you are vested in Ohtani. Would you rather have a 2018 Topps Finest refractor Ohtani SGC 10, or 1954 Ernie Banks SGC 2?

no reason not to buy both

livfreely · 04-26-2025, 10:03 AM

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no reason not to buy both

That’s probably what I’ll end up doing 😁

NYRE2PECT · 04-26-2025, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by livfreely

That’s probably what I’ll end up doing 😁

Love it!

seanrs1 · 04-26-2025, 02:23 PM

Trying to get creative to help Ohtani break out. Here are my #700 RC cards.
Base, All star, Limited edition, Rainbow foil
Mini, Gold /2018, SP with bat, Complete sets refractor

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DaveedTO · 04-26-2025, 02:42 PM

$173.2k @ goldin 2/22/2025

BoSoxFan1999 · 04-26-2025, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveedTO

$173.2k @ goldin 2/22/2025

Holy schnikes, that's now worth a lot more. Though how the auto got a 10 is beyond me as it looks streaky.

NYRE2PECT · 04-26-2025, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BoSoxFan1999

Holy schnikes, that's now worth a lot more. Though how the auto got a 10 is beyond me as it looks streaky.

Holy cow bells.

mroctober430 · 04-26-2025, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ajbasbal

Nice addition to the collection just arrived today. By the way, how do I include a photo in the text and not in an attachment?

gotta upload it to a image hosting website.

PLB9eight · 04-26-2025, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BoSoxFan1999

Holy schnikes, that's now worth a lot more. Though how the auto got a 10 is beyond me as it looks streaky.

I’m probably weird but that amount of streaking makes it look normal to me and I like it. When it’s just completely covered throughout the whole signature sometimes it just doesn’t look natural.

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Trueblue · 04-26-2025, 03:11 PM

BGS just trying to rediscover relevance by giving high visibility cards black labels and 10s.

I am still thankful for that card taking attention off the super I won in the same auction. Glad the guy got a break.

Cardsandcoffee · 04-26-2025, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

BGS just trying to rediscover relevance by giving high visibility cards black labels and 10s.

I didnt want to say it but that was my first thought.

NYRE2PECT · 04-26-2025, 06:49 PM

Good night for a ShoBomb!

He has 2 bombs against Keller already.

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Mister2Bits · 04-26-2025, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BoSoxFan1999

Holy schnikes, that's now worth a lot more. Though how the auto got a 10 is beyond me as it looks streaky.

Would have been a PSA 8 Auto 9 if I had sent it in.

BGS just trying to stay in the game as long as they can.

Cardsandcoffee · 04-26-2025, 07:25 PM

How do we all still feel about Shohei batting lead off?

al3xmac10 · 04-26-2025, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

I'm certainly not poor, but my purchases do not reflect my personal finances. I'm very good at compartmentalizing and I re-apply all sales from Sho cards back into Sho cards that I feel are undervalued. I also not only held through 2020 but continued to buy. That gave me a very, very large war chest to consolidate. I sometimes use my personal finances to float a big purchase until I can make enough sales to cover, but I bifurcate those funds 99% of the time.

Checkout my collection circa 2019-21. There are no cards over $5K at that snapshot in time. I flipped the switch to consolidation mode in 2021. You don't need to be filthy rich to get the best cards - just need to have a structured plan and discipline.

TrueBlue, your 2019 collection pics... WOW.
Breathtaking.

If anyone has a 2018 Topps Chrome Red Refractor Auto /25 Error they are willing to trade, please let me know, thank you!

a) I prefer a slabbed copy graded a 9 or lower.
b) Pic below for reference (not my card), thank you:

al3xmac10 · 04-26-2025, 08:19 PM

almost a HR... it's coming...

here2havefun · 04-26-2025, 09:39 PM

Triple! We on cycle watch

04-25-2025, 06:36 PM	#28451
seanrs1 Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,884	Here is a better photo Posting my RC cup SPs to help Ohtani bust his slump...but will be tough against Skenes. __________________ PC-#1 Ohtani PC-Acuna, Soto, Tatis Jr., JRod, Vladdy Jr. Starting to collect-Judge, Betts, Trout Bag holder-#1 Wander Franco, #2 Tatis Jr.

04-25-2025, 06:39 PM	#28452
Ajbasbal Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Posts: 60	Nice addition to the collection just arrived today. By the way, how do I include a photo in the text and not in an attachment? Attached Thumbnails

04-26-2025, 02:23 PM	#28462
seanrs1 Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,884	Trying to get creative to help Ohtani break out. Here are my #700 RC cards. Base, All star, Limited edition, Rainbow foil Mini, Gold /2018, SP with bat, Complete sets refractor Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk __________________ PC-#1 Ohtani PC-Acuna, Soto, Tatis Jr., JRod, Vladdy Jr. Starting to collect-Judge, Betts, Trout Bag holder-#1 Wander Franco, #2 Tatis Jr.

04-26-2025, 06:49 PM	#28470
NYRE2PECT Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: San Antonio Posts: 8,101	Good night for a ShoBomb! He has 2 bombs against Keller already. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Primarily retired from collecting, but doing a Greatest Sho-man binder thing. I do love California Angels baseball.

04-26-2025, 08:19 PM	#28474
al3xmac10 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 13,399 al3xmac10	almost a HR... it's coming... __________________ Instagram: al3xmac10 Always looking for rare Shohei Ohtani 2018 autos & [Ichiro 2016 Topps Now #154 Inscription Auto /10]

04-26-2025, 06:10 AM	#28454
Tim Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,787	When is he going to come out of this slump?

04-26-2025, 09:10 AM	#28456
livfreely Member Join Date: Apr 2025 Posts: 1,160	Asking you guys because you are vested in Ohtani. Would you rather have a 2018 Topps Finest refractor Ohtani SGC 10, or 1954 Ernie Banks SGC 2? And he will definitely come out of his slump soon. His entire life just changed with the birth of his kid. It will take him a minute to adjust.

04-26-2025, 02:42 PM	#28463
DaveedTO Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 328	$173.2k @ goldin 2/22/2025

04-26-2025, 03:11 PM	#28468
Trueblue Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: socal Posts: 6,738	BGS just trying to rediscover relevance by giving high visibility cards black labels and 10s. I am still thankful for that card taking attention off the super I won in the same auction. Glad the guy got a break.

04-26-2025, 07:25 PM	#28472
Cardsandcoffee Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: PNW Posts: 1,074	How do we all still feel about Shohei batting lead off?

04-26-2025, 09:39 PM	#28475
here2havefun Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 1,252 venezuelan_league_stickers	Triple! We on cycle watch __________________ IG: venezuelan_league_stickers