✹The PERENNIAL Shohei Ohtani Thread✹ - Page 1155

NYBBFAN · 05-17-2025, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by livfreely

What is his best card to get in the $1.5k - $2k

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There are a few that I like in that range.

2018 Topps Chrome HMT32 refractor (PSA)
2018 Bowman carrying bag SP
2018 Topps Heritage nickname SHO TIME

Akphillips86 · 05-17-2025, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by NYBBFAN

There are a few that I like in that range.

2018 Topps Chrome HMT32 refractor (PSA)
2018 Bowman carrying bag SP
2018 Topps Heritage nickname SHO TIME

HMT32 refractor would be my vote. Serial numbered out of 250 and great hitting image.

Judge’s HMT50 numbered refractors are also some of the best buys out there right now.

They’re both RD’s but great images, especially when you contrast the Judge against the image of him catching the fly ball.

Sho’s original flagship image is fantastic but it makes you want to grab the debut as well because the guy is primarily doing damage with the bat for now.

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KhalDrogo · 05-17-2025, 07:41 AM

This guy is a monster. Would be a great summer if we can get a 70 chase by Judge and Ohtani.

spuds1961 · 05-17-2025, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Akphillips86

HMT32 refractor would be my vote. Serial numbered out of 250 and great hitting image.

Judge’s HMT50 numbered refractors are also some of the best buys out there right now.

They’re both RD’s but great images, especially when you contrast the Judge against the image of him catching the fly ball.

Sho’s original flagship image is fantastic but it makes you want to grab the debut as well because the guy is primarily doing damage with the bat for now.

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What’s funny is he has a lot of variations in 2018 diamond kings and some nice cards in later years of diamond kings. There is one card from 2020 I have that my wife won’t let me sell even if I wanted to the DK originals DK-9’blue foil numbered out of 99. I remember when blasters weee discounted on this stuff I was buying a lot of it.

spuds1961 · 05-17-2025, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

This guy is a monster. Would be a great summer if we can get a 70 chase by Judge and Ohtani.

Yes it would be. I just hope with the Dodgers track record of pitching injuries Ohtani can stay healthy if and when he goes back in the rotation.

kidfan9 · 05-17-2025, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by spuds1961

Yes it would be. I just hope with the Dodgers track record of pitching injuries Ohtani can stay healthy if and when he goes back in the rotation.

1000%

Mister2Bits · 05-17-2025, 09:50 AM

New pickup...

PFF100 · 05-17-2025, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister2Bits

New pickup...

Sick

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hammertime · 05-17-2025, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister2Bits

New pickup...

Love that card...great pickup!

Cardsandcoffee · 05-17-2025, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SleepyWill

Sold 1/2 my Mookie / Griffey Jr. collections recently to fund a couple Shohei cards. Only way I can afford anything with these prices.

If you had to choose between the SSP's, Flagship Black, and Independence Day.

Which are you taking?

I'm torn between US#1 Batting, Stadium Club SSP, and Pitching image black.

My vote is the pitching image black, if you can find a nice one. Flagship product, flagship image and a numbered legacy parallel. Hits all my major checkmarks. Good luck!

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Originally Posted by seanrs1

At this point in the RC card market I follow, I don't see any value plays left. I think the trend right now is that low and mid end cards will tick up as high end RC and autos are out of most collectors price range.

My strategy at this point is just to wait until the off season and hopefully find some one off deals.

There isn't really any I see as well. Haven't been able to scrutinize the card market as much as I would like to, as of late, but it seems to have really gotten tough. Lots of high... and higher prices.

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Originally Posted by NYBBFAN

There are a few that I like in that range.

2018 Topps Chrome HMT32 refractor (PSA)
2018 Bowman carrying bag SP
2018 Topps Heritage nickname SHO TIME

All three of those would be great choices! I would concur the HMT32 would have the slight edge

This Shohei thread is primarily the reason I enjoy BO. Way less bickering and trolling than I see on other threads. I love reading the thoughtful discourse and genuine excitement. Keep up the good work gents

hammertime · 05-17-2025, 12:06 PM

Hoping for another bomb or two tonight. Sho has a pretty good track record against Tyler Anderson.

ThoseBackPages · 05-17-2025, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister2Bits

New pickup...

Those Golds are underloved because people dont realize they are /75

Mister2Bits · 05-17-2025, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PFF100

Sick

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Originally Posted by hammertime

Love that card...great pickup!

Thanks! I wish SGC would have noticed the crack in the case when they scanned the card (upper left) - not mine bought slabbed off ebay. Doesn't matter as it will eventually make its way into a PSA slab and it's just the case. Card is fine

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

Those Golds are underloved because people dont realize they are /75

Love the golds. I've been collecting the All-Star Game black (/299), gold (/75) and reds (/10).

I finished most of my Camo and Black runs in Angel uniforms. Almost done with Indy. The Dodger cards are unfortunately out of reach right now. I'll try and trade for them down the road.

livfreely · 05-17-2025, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBBFAN

There are a few that I like in that range.

2018 Topps Chrome HMT32 refractor (PSA)
2018 Bowman carrying bag SP
2018 Topps Heritage nickname SHO TIME

All of those are outside the budget now lol

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NYBBFAN · 05-17-2025, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by livfreely

All of those are outside the budget now lol

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They certainly are not. PSA 9s are in that range.

Akphillips86 · 05-17-2025, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBBFAN

They certainly are not. PSA 9s are in that range.

PSA 9’s are my jam in stuff that you don’t fund listed on eBay every day. Not a fan of 10 tax, especially for the fairly rare and desirable cards.

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anusinha · 05-17-2025, 05:31 PM

Muh Ohtani’s, annual show off

edit: dang those pics are big

Mister2Bits · 05-17-2025, 05:37 PM

That Vintage Stock 10 is bananas. Killer card.

Rage · 05-17-2025, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister2Bits

That Vintage Stock 10 is bananas. Killer card.

Was gonna say the same, I am most impressed by that one out of those slabs, nuts!
All great cards either way ��

NYBBFAN · 05-17-2025, 05:45 PM

Great cards! Vintage Stock in a 10 is crazy work

Trueblue · 05-17-2025, 05:46 PM

All very nice cards, but agree, that vinty!

livfreely · 05-17-2025, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBBFAN

They certainly are not. PSA 9s are in that range.

I cannot find a HMT32 Refractor in that price range.

Only an SGC 8 carrying bag I’m bidding on in that price range.

One ungraded Sho Time barely in that price range.

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SidVish · 05-17-2025, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by anusinha

Muh Ohtani’s, annual show

edit: dang those pics are big

When you got fire like that who cares? Nice cards!

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Mister2Bits · 05-17-2025, 07:33 PM

Something red and really low #'d is on the way. Excited.

livfreely · 05-17-2025, 11:44 PM

This is what he is made for!!!

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05-17-2025, 07:41 AM	#28853
KhalDrogo Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 41,080	This guy is a monster. Would be a great summer if we can get a 70 chase by Judge and Ohtani. __________________ I love PSA!

05-17-2025, 09:50 AM	#28857
Mister2Bits Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Man Posts: 5,077 mistertwobits mistertwobits	New pickup... __________________ Collecting: Ohtani, Judge \| Skateboarding Cards, Autographs & Decks

05-17-2025, 05:37 PM	#28868
Mister2Bits Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Man Posts: 5,077 mistertwobits mistertwobits	That Vintage Stock 10 is bananas. Killer card. __________________ Collecting: Ohtani, Judge \| Skateboarding Cards, Autographs & Decks

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NYBBFAN Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 4,788	Great cards! Vintage Stock in a 10 is crazy work __________________ https://gallery.us175.com/ https://inv.us175.com/wantlist

05-17-2025, 07:33 PM	#28874
Mister2Bits Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Man Posts: 5,077 mistertwobits mistertwobits	Something red and really low #'d is on the way. Excited. __________________ Collecting: Ohtani, Judge \| Skateboarding Cards, Autographs & Decks

05-17-2025, 12:06 PM	#28861
hammertime Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: OH->MI->MD->VA Posts: 6,567	Hoping for another bomb or two tonight. Sho has a pretty good track record against Tyler Anderson.

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anusinha Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,412	Muh Ohtani’s, annual show off edit: dang those pics are big

05-17-2025, 05:46 PM	#28871
Trueblue Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: socal Posts: 6,325	All very nice cards, but agree, that vinty!

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livfreely Member Join Date: Apr 2025 Posts: 627	This is what he is made for!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk