✹The PERENNIAL Shohei Ohtani Thread✹ - Page 1284

dodgerfanjohn · 10-09-2025, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Delta5

he's averaging 0.056 on 18 AB though, that's very rough

So .3% sample size of a full season.

Beyond statistically insignificant.

majestik101 · 10-09-2025, 08:57 PM

LCS pickup today. Owner gave me a great deal on it

Sure looks like a 9 to me. Will be resubmitting it

SSP Gold Chrome #'d /50 - POP 4

ThoseBackPages · 10-09-2025, 08:57 PM

i like that card

NYRE2PECT · 10-09-2025, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by majestik101

LCS pickup today. Owner gave me a great deal on it

Sure looks like a 9 to me. Will be resubmitting it

SSP Gold Chrome #'d /50 - POP 4

That's nice!

Rs17 · 10-09-2025, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by majestik101

LCS pickup today. Owner gave me a great deal on it

Sure looks like a 9 to me. Will be resubmitting it

SSP Gold Chrome #'d /50 - POP 4

Love that. Don’t think I’ve seen it in gold Chrome.

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Lonewolf · 10-09-2025, 09:56 PM

Shohei needs to start hitting again...he's flailing away at the plate way too much lately. We need SHOBOMBS!

majestik101 · 10-09-2025, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

i like that card

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Originally Posted by NYRE2PECT

That's nice!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Rs17

Love that. Don’t think I’ve seen it in gold Chrome.

Nor have I. According to the Topps Now website, Chrome variations are listed as ultra-rare Chase Cards, and the print run for this card qualifies for additional chrome parallels /99 and /50...

The #'d /50 Gold happens to be the rarest chrome variation of this particular card, which is why I snagged it.

ballislife · 10-09-2025, 10:55 PM

Buying at 60% for anyone making a reasonable and understandable decision to jump ship

. Only going to get tougher from here.

deemsterz33 · 10-09-2025, 11:54 PM

Why do Ohtani's Heritage Action Variations go for so relatively cheap? Is it because there are two of them?

mattglet · Yesterday, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by majestik101

Thanks!

Nor have I. According to the Topps Now website, Chrome variations are listed as ultra-rare Chase Cards, and the print run for this card qualifies for additional chrome parallels /99 and /50...

The #'d /50 Gold happens to be the rarest chrome variation of this particular card, which is why I snagged it.

Thanks for the info - that's a slick card.

ldunn44 · Yesterday, 06:04 AM

Mailday! Nothing too fancy, but happy to have consolidated the PC.

Once again, I’ve got a question, but it’s not about my PC this time it’s financial. Which one’s better for the long run: Employee Green Auto 2018 PSA 10 or Blue Wave Refractor Auto 2018 PSA 10? I personally like the Employee because I love the picture so much, but I’m curious what most people think.

NYRE2PECT · Yesterday, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ldunn44

Mailday! Nothing too fancy, but happy to have consolidated the PC.

Once again, I’ve got a question, but it’s not about my PC this time it’s financial. Which one’s better for the long run: Employee Green Auto 2018 PSA 10 or Blue Wave Refractor Auto 2018 PSA 10? I personally like the Employee because I love the picture so much, but I’m curious what most people think.

I have always loved that SC image

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hammertime · Yesterday, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ldunn44

Mailday! Nothing too fancy, but happy to have consolidated the PC.

Once again, I’ve got a question, but it’s not about my PC this time it’s financial. Which one’s better for the long run: Employee Green Auto 2018 PSA 10 or Blue Wave Refractor Auto 2018 PSA 10? I personally like the Employee because I love the picture so much, but I’m curious what most people think.

Great pickups, congrats! I have a soft spot for the employee autos personally, but as far as long term value goes I have no idea.

Rs17 · Yesterday, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ldunn44

Mailday! Nothing too fancy, but happy to have consolidated the PC.

Once again, I’ve got a question, but it’s not about my PC this time it’s financial. Which one’s better for the long run: Employee Green Auto 2018 PSA 10 or Blue Wave Refractor Auto 2018 PSA 10? I personally like the Employee because I love the picture so much, but I’m curious what most people think.

Collectors seem to strongly prefer blue, despite green typically having a smaller print run. And if you’re thinking about this from the financial/investment rather than the collector or hobby perspective, whichever card requires less explaining will be more attractive to buyers. Do you need to explain what the employee auto is, why it’s significant? Will potential buyers have seen the card before?

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GabrielCards · Yesterday, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ldunn44

Mailday! Nothing too fancy, but happy to have consolidated the PC.

Once again, I’ve got a question, but it’s not about my PC this time it’s financial. Which one’s better for the long run: Employee Green Auto 2018 PSA 10 or Blue Wave Refractor Auto 2018 PSA 10? I personally like the Employee because I love the picture so much, but I’m curious what most people think.

Wow tough one there...but ya I prefer the Employee because the card just looks so good and the auto blends in perfectly with the background.

GabrielCards · Yesterday, 08:33 AM

Is this sale fishy or real? Why would this card sell for cheap when another one of these - same grade - just sold for 15K?

Sold Oct 9, 2025 $9,700
2018 TOPPS HERITAGE REAL ONE AUTOS NO HAT #SO SHOHEI OHTANI PSA 9 AUTO

parkerj33 · Yesterday, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by deemsterz33

Why do Ohtani's Heritage Action Variations go for so relatively cheap? Is it because there are two of them?

Shhhh!

imbluestreak23 · Yesterday, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by deemsterz33

Why do Ohtani's Heritage Action Variations go for so relatively cheap? Is it because there are two of them?

Great question, I have no idea, I recently bought both true gems

majestik101 · Yesterday, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mattglet

Thanks for the info - that's a slick card.

You're welcome, and Thanks!

Rs17 · Yesterday, 12:38 PM

Anyone here store their Ohtani slabs in a Pelican-style case? I’ve been looking at Case Club, Casematix, and other brands. Wondering if anyone uses these types of cases, and if you have a preference for a specific brand, why?

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ldunn44 · Yesterday, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NYRE2PECT

I have always loved that SC image

.

I love this picture so much and as a bonus, it’s not even a mockup!

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Originally Posted by hammertime

Great pickups, congrats! I have a soft spot for the employee autos personally, but as far as long term value goes I have no idea.

Thanks, mate! I love the Employee Auto so much because the picture is such a banger.

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Originally Posted by Rs17

Collectors seem to strongly prefer blue, despite green typically having a smaller print run. And if you’re thinking about this from the financial/investment rather than the collector or hobby perspective, whichever card requires less explaining will be more attractive to buyers. Do you need to explain what the employee auto is, why it’s significant? Will potential buyers have seen the card before?

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Thanks for your answer! You're right, people don’t know about the Employee, which is too bad, because I think this card and the Sapphire Auto variation are really beautiful.

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Originally Posted by GabrielCards

Wow tough one there...but ya I prefer the Employee because the card just looks so good and the auto blends in perfectly with the background.

Thanks for the reply, very appreciated.

ldunn44 · Yesterday, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rs17

Anyone here store their Ohtani slabs in a Pelican-style case? I’ve been looking at Case Club, Casematix, and other brands. Wondering if anyone uses these types of cases, and if you have a preference for a specific brand, why?

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Zion case is the best

I have two

Nostalgia · Yesterday, 03:14 PM

I have a 40K+ collection and no Ohtani's. I was very late for the Ohtani party. I need to sell some big stuff to get into him now.

Rs17 · Yesterday, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ldunn44

Zion case is the best

I have two

Those look cool, sturdy too. But I think I like the latches on the Pelican style better.

ThoseBackPages · Yesterday, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nostalgia

I have a 40K+ collection and no Ohtani's. I was very late for the Ohtani party. I need to sell some big stuff to get into him now.

absolutely

10-09-2025, 08:57 PM	#32077
majestik101 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Socially Distanced Posts: 43,156 majestik101	LCS pickup today. Owner gave me a great deal on it Sure looks like a 9 to me. Will be resubmitting it SSP Gold Chrome #'d /50 - POP 4 __________________ "Watson alone sells for over $20" https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1182760

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Lonewolf Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: California Posts: 4,395	Shohei needs to start hitting again...he's flailing away at the plate way too much lately. We need SHOBOMBS! __________________ Money and Computers can't buy Championships

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ballislife Member Join Date: Sep 2025 Posts: 12	Buying at 60% for anyone making a reasonable and understandable decision to jump ship . Only going to get tougher from here.

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deemsterz33 Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 5,890 phunkified	Why do Ohtani's Heritage Action Variations go for so relatively cheap? Is it because there are two of them?

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ldunn44 Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Posts: 128	Mailday! Nothing too fancy, but happy to have consolidated the PC. Once again, I’ve got a question, but it’s not about my PC this time it’s financial. Which one’s better for the long run: Employee Green Auto 2018 PSA 10 or Blue Wave Refractor Auto 2018 PSA 10? I personally like the Employee because I love the picture so much, but I’m curious what most people think.

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GabrielCards Member Join Date: Aug 2024 Posts: 349	Is this sale fishy or real? Why would this card sell for cheap when another one of these - same grade - just sold for 15K? Sold Oct 9, 2025 $9,700 2018 TOPPS HERITAGE REAL ONE AUTOS NO HAT #SO SHOHEI OHTANI PSA 9 AUTO

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Rs17 Member Join Date: Dec 2024 Posts: 91	Anyone here store their Ohtani slabs in a Pelican-style case? I’ve been looking at Case Club, Casematix, and other brands. Wondering if anyone uses these types of cases, and if you have a preference for a specific brand, why? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yesterday, 03:14 PM	#32098
Nostalgia Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: New York Posts: 1,908	I have a 40K+ collection and no Ohtani's. I was very late for the Ohtani party. I need to sell some big stuff to get into him now.