✹The PERENNIAL Shohei Ohtani Thread✹ - Page 1247

ldunn44 · 09-17-2025, 05:05 PM

Hello folks,

I already asked this question a few days ago and received a kind answer, but I still need some guidance because it’s really tough to make a decision. No one in my family can help me, so I want to sell one card to upgrade my PC, but I can’t ignore the potential future value of the cards. I’ve picked a few cards — any advice or opinions would be appreciated.

Here are the cards I’m considering:

2018 Finest Mystery Redemption Refractor Shohei Ohtani Auto /99 BGS 9

2018 Topps Heritage Real One Blue Ink Auto PSA 9

2018 Bowman's Best of 2018 Auto Shohei Ohtani Atomic Refractor /25 Raw

2018 Bowman SSP Carrying Bag PSA 10

US1 Variation SSP 2018 Raw

hammertime · 09-17-2025, 05:12 PM

2020 SC SP in a PSA 10 just sold for $2500 on eBay.

SaveMeTheGum · 09-17-2025, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ldunn44

Hello folks,

I already asked this question a few days ago and received a kind answer, but I still need some guidance because it’s really tough to make a decision. No one in my family can help me, so I want to sell one card to upgrade my PC, but I can’t ignore the potential future value of the cards. I’ve picked a few cards — any advice or opinions would be appreciated.

Here are the cards I’m considering:

2018 Finest Mystery Redemption Refractor Shohei Ohtani Auto /99 BGS 9

2018 Topps Heritage Real One Blue Ink Auto PSA 9

2018 Bowman's Best of 2018 Auto Shohei Ohtani Atomic Refractor /25 Raw

2018 Bowman SSP Carrying Bag PSA 10

US1 Variation SSP 2018 Raw

For me, ROA #1, Best Atomic #2. If you can get an auto now, get it.

livfreely · 09-17-2025, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ldunn44

Hello folks,

I already asked this question a few days ago and received a kind answer, but I still need some guidance because it’s really tough to make a decision. No one in my family can help me, so I want to sell one card to upgrade my PC, but I can’t ignore the potential future value of the cards. I’ve picked a few cards — any advice or opinions would be appreciated.

Here are the cards I’m considering:

2018 Finest Mystery Redemption Refractor Shohei Ohtani Auto /99 BGS 9

2018 Topps Heritage Real One Blue Ink Auto PSA 9

2018 Bowman's Best of 2018 Auto Shohei Ohtani Atomic Refractor /25 Raw

2018 Bowman SSP Carrying Bag PSA 10

US1 Variation SSP 2018 Raw

I would get rid of the bottom two and keep the autos!

Edit: If you want to really upgrade the PC get rid of all five and roll them into a bigger Ohtani! Maybe someone would be willing to trade down for all five.

The high end Ohtani market seems to be doing pretty well.

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ldunn44 · 09-17-2025, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SaveMeTheGum

For me, ROA #1, Best Atomic #2. If you can get an auto now, get it.

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Originally Posted by livfreely

I would get rid of the bottom two and keep the autos!

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Thanks a lot, guys, for the help! It will be easier for me to sell now.

shaqobe · 09-17-2025, 06:56 PM

What grades do you think the two raw cards would get?
If you have a chance at a PSA 10 I would go ahead and grade them, because they would be worth significantly more.

2018 Bowman's Best of 2018 Auto Shohei Ohtani Atomic Refractor /25 Raw
US1 Variation SSP 2018 Raw

CP10 · 09-17-2025, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hammertime

2020 SC SP in a PSA 10 just sold for $2500 on eBay.

Which card is this?

I can’t find it

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hammertime · 09-17-2025, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CP10

Which card is this?

I can’t find it

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NYRE2PECT · 09-17-2025, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by hammertime

Bananas....that's almost what I bought my third Dynasty at.

livfreely · 09-17-2025, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SaveMeTheGum

For me, ROA #1, Best Atomic #2. If you can get an auto now, get it.

I think I’m going to go for an auto! Trade up for one while I can

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Trueblue · 09-17-2025, 08:25 PM

Just going to state the obvious again, but the number of 2018 on-card autos has not changed while demand has. This is a finite class of collectibles that are going to outpace everything else in terms of growth/price retention. We've been saying this for years, but just a reminder.

livfreely · 09-17-2025, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

Just going to state the obvious again, but the number of 2018 on-card autos has not changed while demand has. This is a finite class of collectibles that are going to outpace everything else in terms of growth/price retention. We've been saying this for years, but just a reminder.

A 2024 would be a good one as well. Definitely not as good as a 2018.

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ThoseBackPages · 09-17-2025, 08:37 PM

Take the autos, leave the blacks

NYRE2PECT · 09-17-2025, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

Take the autos, leave the blacks

Nice, keep it running, Eric!

ThoseBackPages · 09-17-2025, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NYRE2PECT

Nice, keep it running, Eric!

im trying! HAHA

ldunn44 · 09-17-2025, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by shaqobe

What grades do you think the two raw cards would get?
If you have a chance at a PSA 10 I would go ahead and grade them, because they would be worth significantly more.

2018 Bowman's Best of 2018 Auto Shohei Ohtani Atomic Refractor /25 Raw
US1 Variation SSP 2018 Raw

US1 PSA 10 the card is flawless, but the PSA upcharge will be brutal.
Atomic Auto PSA 9, but I'm not a professional so who knows. I've already graded a lot with BGS and had nice returns.

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

Just going to state the obvious again, but the number of 2018 on-card autos has not changed while demand has. This is a finite class of collectibles that are going to outpace everything else in terms of growth/price retention. We've been saying this for years, but just a reminder.

Thanks, Trublue. I know, and I appreciate the reminder once again. It's always difficult when you need to choose something from your PC to sell.

Trueblue · 09-17-2025, 09:03 PM

Np. Not to sound like a scavenger but I'm always down to buy clean raw/rare 2018! Lmk

. That said, the best path is obviously to grade if you think you will get a 10, but PSA has suddenly tightened their standard for Sho so it's not without risk and expense.

PuddleMonkey · 09-17-2025, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by livfreely

I think I’m going to go for an auto! Trade up for one while I can

Attaboy! Junk those Judges and scoop you up an Ohtani.

Mister2Bits · 09-17-2025, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by hammertime

2020 SC SP in a PSA 10 just sold for $2500 on eBay.

Whaaaaaat

ThoseBackPages · 09-17-2025, 09:23 PM

pants DOWN!

NYRE2PECT · 09-17-2025, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister2Bits

Whaaaaaat

Looks like 6 bits!

livfreely · 09-17-2025, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PuddleMonkey

Attaboy! Junk those Judges and scoop you up an Ohtani.

get both?

Edit: Judge is still going to go down as the best batter of all time IMHO

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PuddleMonkey · 09-17-2025, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by livfreely

Edit: Judge is still going to go down as the best batter of all time IMHO

Trueblue · 09-17-2025, 11:07 PM

Shobomb 51

Man..

PuddleMonkey · 09-17-2025, 11:13 PM

Don't forget boys, a 3,000 hit Albert Pujols base is being auctioned off at Heritage in October. Ohtani and some loser named Trout were standing on this very base during the game.

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09-17-2025, 05:12 PM	#31152
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09-17-2025, 06:56 PM	#31156
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09-17-2025, 08:37 PM	#31163
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 90,242 ThoseBackPages	Take the autos, leave the blacks __________________ 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

09-17-2025, 09:23 PM	#31170
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 90,242 ThoseBackPages	pants DOWN! __________________ 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

09-17-2025, 05:05 PM	#31151
ldunn44 Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Posts: 146	Hello folks, I already asked this question a few days ago and received a kind answer, but I still need some guidance because it’s really tough to make a decision. No one in my family can help me, so I want to sell one card to upgrade my PC, but I can’t ignore the potential future value of the cards. I’ve picked a few cards — any advice or opinions would be appreciated. Here are the cards I’m considering: 2018 Finest Mystery Redemption Refractor Shohei Ohtani Auto /99 BGS 9 2018 Topps Heritage Real One Blue Ink Auto PSA 9 2018 Bowman's Best of 2018 Auto Shohei Ohtani Atomic Refractor /25 Raw 2018 Bowman SSP Carrying Bag PSA 10 US1 Variation SSP 2018 Raw

09-17-2025, 08:25 PM	#31161
Trueblue Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: socal Posts: 6,728	Just going to state the obvious again, but the number of 2018 on-card autos has not changed while demand has. This is a finite class of collectibles that are going to outpace everything else in terms of growth/price retention. We've been saying this for years, but just a reminder.

09-17-2025, 09:03 PM	#31167
Trueblue Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: socal Posts: 6,728	Np. Not to sound like a scavenger but I'm always down to buy clean raw/rare 2018! Lmk . That said, the best path is obviously to grade if you think you will get a 10, but PSA has suddenly tightened their standard for Sho so it's not without risk and expense.

09-17-2025, 11:07 PM	#31174
Trueblue Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: socal Posts: 6,728	Shobomb 51 Man..

09-17-2025, 11:13 PM	#31175
PuddleMonkey Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,240	Don't forget boys, a 3,000 hit Albert Pujols base is being auctioned off at Heritage in October. Ohtani and some loser named Trout were standing on this very base during the game. Auction Preview Link