Ronald Acuña

[oddstuff]

Originally Posted by gabballplayer14

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F143165431661

Following up on the earlier post - I feel like this is cheap. A Soto Xfractor PSA 10 Auto sold for $720...this seems cheap compared to that

Most Soto update/update chrome stuff has been outselling Acuna...probably due to Acuna being in Topps Chrome earlier in the year? Going by number of autos available, logically a #/50 auto (Acuna) should be selling for a good amount more than a #/125 auto (Soto).

[oddstuff]

Originally Posted by LVDan

Nice to see Ron embracing his new 4th spot rbi responsibilities with a couple rbi singles today. Exposive talent + approach could = MVP

the 4 spot may work out well for Acuna...it's like a second leadoff spot if the first three don't do anything to start a game lol. He can do it all!

[ThoseBackPages]

Originally Posted by oddstuff

Most Soto update/update chrome stuff has been outselling Acuna...probably due to Acuna being in Topps Chrome earlier in the year? Going by number of autos available, logically a #/50 auto (Acuna) should be selling for a good amount more than a #/125 auto (Soto).

Yes acuna has his RC in Regular TC and S2 Flagship

[brios8]

When should we expect Bowman chrome 1st cards to reach $25-30?
Still stuck at $12-15 and seems like no one talks about them lately

[KhalDrogo]

Originally Posted by brios8

When should we expect Bowman chrome 1st cards to reach $25-30?
Still stuck at $12-15 and seems like no one talks about them lately

It's interesting to me how cheap these are. Must be the RC revolution.

[LVDan]

Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

It's interesting to me how cheap these are. Must be the RC revolution.

The slow evolution of collecting market interests as a player becomes an MLB regular only the rarest of the prospect cards are remaining sought after when there are so many RC options with bells and whistles (all with even fancier parallels)??
Or is this just simply because Trout didnt have 2009 BCD non autos and people have nothing to look at as a possible long term potential in FY chrome base cards?

[JrFinest]

Well there was also dozens of variations of that card (2017 Bowman). It was plentiful. Not to mention you have a trillion rookie cards(with parallels) now. There are so many collecting options that didnt used to be available.

[ThoseBackPages]

id say MEGA is the "non auto" base prospect card to own

[rngrdanny22]

Originally Posted by brios8

When should we expect Bowman chrome 1st cards to reach $25-30?
Still stuck at $12-15 and seems like no one talks about them lately

MEGA!!!!!!!

No, seriously though I just picked up 20 megas. The base chrome seems underpriced compared to what Guerrero and Tatia chrome are going for. I think it's the RC effect. Many collectors forgot about the 1st Bowman once RC cards were released. With solid performance, they will tick back up IMO.

[rngrdanny22]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

id say MEGA is the "non auto" base prospect card to own

Great minds man!

[ThoseBackPages]

NICE!

MEGA!!!!!

[rngrdanny22]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

NICE!

MEGA!!!!!

I've missed this so much.

[JrFinest]

Originally Posted by LVDan

The slow evolution of collecting market interests as a player becomes an MLB regular only the rarest of the prospect cards are remaining sought after when there are so many RC options with bells and whistles (all with even fancier parallels)??
Or is this just simply because Trout didnt have 2009 BCD non autos and people have nothing to look at as a possible long term potential in FY chrome base cards?

To follow up on the Trout comment. He is correct. Nobody knows what the ceiling is for these type of cards. Trout is the measuring stick at this time.

A similar situation is with Acuna's 2016 Heritage Minors. Trouts Heritage Minors cards didn't appear until the same year as his rookies. So it gets lost in the shuffle. Now imagine if his Heritage Minors card came out a year before his other cards (like Acuna). It's a different type of card set that is untested to this point. Its a new world but so far that card keeps going up.

[oddstuff]

Originally Posted by brios8

When should we expect Bowman chrome 1st cards to reach $25-30?
Still stuck at $12-15 and seems like no one talks about them lately

You are right on the price but once the season gets going and Acuna starts to compile stats, his 1st Bowman Chromes will start to rise. They could have been had for under 10 a month or two ago...but with a couple of hot games this spring so far, that has elevated the raw a few dollars...and the gem mint graded ones got up to as high as 60. Last call for these really before they shoot up. The megas in raw are around 35 and gem mint 80ish. I expect those to shoot up as well.

[rngrdanny22]

Originally Posted by JrFinest

To follow up on the Trout comment. He is correct. Nobody knows what the ceiling is for these type of cards. Trout is the measuring stick at this time.

A similar situation is with Acuna's 2016 Heritage Minors. Trouts Heritage Minors cards didn't appear until the same year as his rookies. So it gets lost in the shuffle. Now imagine if his Heritage Minors card came out a year before his other cards (like Acuna). It's a different type of card set that is untested to this point. Its a new world but so far that card keeps going up.

IMO, the Heritage minors will be seen in the same light as Trout's 2010 Bowman Platinum or 2010 Pro Debut.

[JrFinest]

Originally Posted by rngrdanny22

IMO, the Heritage minors will be seen in the same light as Trout's 2010 Bowman Platinum or 2010 Pro Debut.

Considering you used to be able to get them for about $10.00 and now graded are going for $125.00 - $150.00.... yeah I'd say there is something to it. Not to mention you have Blue and Peach parallels.

This isn't an argument about what everyone's favorite way to collect is ,or what my opinion of the future is going to be post. I dont care if you have 100 of these or your investing in 1,000 of the 2018 Heritage RC with a higher print run. Collect what you like.

This is the reality of the situation. To this point this situation hasn't been tested. That is the comparison.

[ajandrsn]

Originally Posted by gabballplayer14

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F143165431661

Following up on the earlier post - I feel like this is cheap. A Soto Xfractor PSA 10 Auto sold for $720...this seems cheap compared to that

Thanks, not sure why this won't show up for me on a basic search of the key words. Hope it was legit, I have 3 different Chrome Update autos at the graders now!

[oddstuff]

Originally Posted by oddstuff

You are right on the price but once the season gets going and Acuna starts to compile stats, his 1st Bowman Chromes will start to rise. They could have been had for under 10 a month or two ago...but with a couple of hot games this spring so far, that has elevated the raw a few dollars...and the gem mint graded ones got up to as high as 60. Last call for these really before they shoot up. The megas in raw are around 35 and gem mint 80ish. I expect those to shoot up as well.

When you think about Acuna's 1st Bowman Chromes, it's not a stretch to say they are similar to Trout's 2011 Bowman Chrome stuff. Trout's Update gets first billing and attention...but his Bowman Chrome/Chrome Draft stuff sell for a good amount too. So I think there's a lot of growth potential for Acuna's 1st Bowman Chromes.

[ThoseBackPages]

as far as Acunas 2016 MiLB, it would be "worth" even more if it were an SP

it will be interesting for sure. i see Acunas MiLB in the same light as Trouts 2011 MiLB base (which is also not an SP)

[JrFinest]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

as far as Acunas 2016 MiLB, it would be "worth" even more if it were an SP

it will be interesting for sure. i see Acunas MiLB in the same light as Trouts 2011 MiLB base (which is also not an SP)

That was my point more than anything. It hasn't been tested yet.

Now imagine the Trout if it came out in 2008 for the sake of conversation. Before any of his other cards were available.

It would be interesting to see how it would look in present day value wise.

Another example would be a Heritage Mike Trout rookie card... unfortunately it was never produced.

[chris_ac]

Sorry for being opinionated, but people should be more focused on Acuna having a successful sophomore season than jumping many steps ahead and trying to parallel Acuna cards with Trout’s. I just had to say something since I see way too many people seeing dollar signs with their Acuna cards. Counting chickens before they hatch is the old phrase. Basically jinxing him in other words. Let’s breathe and watch the entire season first.

[ThoseBackPages]

Originally Posted by chris_ac

Sorry for being opinionated, but people should be more focused on Acuna having a successful sophomore season than jumping many steps ahead and trying to parallel Acuna cards with Trout’s. I just had to say something since I see way too many people seeing dollar signs with their Acuna cards. Counting chickens before they hatch is the old phrase. Basically jinxing him in other words. Let’s breathe and watch the entire season first.

but this is a baseball card message board lol

[JrFinest]

Originally Posted by chris_ac

Sorry for being opinionated, but people should be more focused on Acuna having a successful sophomore season than jumping many steps ahead and trying to parallel Acuna cards with Trout’s. I just had to say something since I see way too many people seeing dollar signs with their Acuna cards. Counting chickens before they hatch is the old phrase. Basically jinxing him in other words. Let’s breathe and watch the entire season first.

Agreed. I personally just like watching the kid play. He is exciting. injuries, slumps, etc happen ,and it's possible the thread might be a moot point in a few years.

Obviously there is a lot of speculation and Trout sort of formed/grew the current prospecting crowd. He is the measuring stick at this time and it's is a special kind of talent for comparison. Obviously not everyone turns out to be Trout.

[premium1981]

Originally Posted by chris_ac

Sorry for being opinionated, but people should be more focused on Acuna having a successful sophomore season than jumping many steps ahead and trying to parallel Acuna cards with Trout’s. I just had to say something since I see way too many people seeing dollar signs with their Acuna cards. Counting chickens before they hatch is the old phrase. Basically jinxing him in other words. Let’s breathe and watch the entire season first.

Comparing him to Trout right now is nonsense. BUT if you watch him play for more than 5 minutes you can tell he is truly special. The sky is the ceiling.

[KhalDrogo]

People draw parallels to Trout because Trout is the measuring stick for hobby success. It's a muddy comparison because Trout had far fewer cards available. But it's still worth an attempt, and if you care at all about the value of what you own, it's silly not to do.