✹The PERENNIAL Shohei Ohtani Thread✹ - Page 669

Trueblue · 10-27-2023, 05:27 PM

ALWAYS

Rage · 10-27-2023, 05:33 PM

Licensed first yes, then get the auto after

Stringmusic · 10-27-2023, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rage

Licensed first yes, then get the auto after

It’s either a non auto licensed or a non licensed auto lol!

But so far it looks like the vote is the non auto licensed

Rage · 10-27-2023, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Stringmusic

It’s either a non auto licensed or a non licensed auto lol!

But so far it looks like the vote is the non auto licensed

It also depends on what other Shohei cards you already have/what you prefer. Back in the day I got the optic autos first since I didn't have any RC autos of OHTANI and those were the nicest on card autos I could afford. Eventually I picked up some of the Bowman chrome refractors also, I really do love both!

Also to add: Ohtani is a special case where his unlicensed cards, especially his autos, don't see as big of a dropoff value wise vs the licensed cards compared to other players, at least in my opinion

Collect what you love and you'll be happy

Stringmusic · 10-27-2023, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rage

It also depends on what other Shohei cards you already have/what you prefer. Back in the day I got the optic autos first since I didn't have any RC autos of OHTANI and those were the nicest on card autos I could afford. Eventually I picked up some of the Bowman chrome refractors also, I really do love both!

Also to add: Ohtani is a special case where his unlicensed cards, especially his autos, don't see as big of a dropoff value wise vs the licensed cards compared to other players, at least in my opinion

Collect what you love and you'll be happy

I have a PSA 9 Topps chrome blue /150 and a PSA 10 Topps rainbow foil. I don’t own an auto of his and his licensed rookie autos are out of my price range for now.

I’m not a huge auto guy so I’ll probably end up picking up a Bowman refractor but I found myself looking at his optic autos and they are sweet looking cards!

Vdm2018 · 10-27-2023, 09:03 PM

Unlicensed auto ftw too

Trueblue · 10-28-2023, 11:24 PM

Anyone snag any monsters in the Goldin elite? That may be the last wave of higher end before we embark for a roller coaster.

Shadowsonic2004 · 10-29-2023, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rage

It also depends on what other Shohei cards you already have/what you prefer. Back in the day I got the optic autos first since I didn't have any RC autos of OHTANI and those were the nicest on card autos I could afford. Eventually I picked up some of the Bowman chrome refractors also, I really do love both!

Also to add: Ohtani is a special case where his unlicensed cards, especially his autos, don't see as big of a dropoff value wise vs the licensed cards compared to other players, at least in my opinion

Collect what you love and you'll be happy

I've seen 18 Topps Update IP autos go for below $900 if they are something you're interested in.

hammertime · 10-29-2023, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

Anyone snag any monsters in the Goldin elite? That may be the last wave of higher end before we embark for a roller coaster.

Not here...I had my eye on a couple but they all went higher than I could handle. Did you get anything?

(I did grab a consolation prize from eBay though)

Trueblue · 10-29-2023, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by hammertime

Not here...I had my eye on a couple but they all went higher than I could handle. Did you get anything?

(I did grab a consolation prize from eBay though)

Can't wait to see the eBay snag!

Yeah, there were few cards that went for relative discounts, but none of the five figure ones were cheap. I did win one but it was a dog fight and my Ohtani budget for the year is gone. I'll post when it arrives. No, it wasn't the CRASO orange

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hammertime · 10-29-2023, 02:49 PM

I was hoping to get lucky with the red Finest auto but no dice.

Trueblue · 10-29-2023, 03:22 PM

We should really start an Ohtani auction discord with the intent of not getting into bidding wars with each other.

hammertime · 10-29-2023, 04:23 PM

I've thought about that before but I figured everyone would be so concerned about drawing more attention to what they're after it would just be crickets

Trueblue · 10-29-2023, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hammertime

I've thought about that before but I figured everyone would be so concerned about drawing more attention to what they're after it would just be crickets

I think it has gotten to a point (for Ohtani higher end) where if it's Goldin/PWCC/Probstein/Dcsports87, you can assume people saw it.

Sometimes I bid because the card seems like too good of a deal to pass up, not cause I really want it. I would generally back off if I already owned the card and was bidding against someone from here (and not a flipper) that was pursuing it for their collection. There are very few Sho cards where I would push good people out of the way to win. Maybe I'm in the minority.

Shadowsonic2004 · 10-29-2023, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

Sometimes I bid because the card seems like too good of a deal to pass up, not cause I really want it.

This is exactly why I haven't been able to stop buying stuff after months of telling myself to slow down.

theredmenace · 10-30-2023, 12:15 PM

Alright who outbid me on the Finest Flashbacks gold refractor last night. Might be a while before one of those pop up again.

Trueblue · 10-30-2023, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by theredmenace

Alright who outbid me on the Finest Flashbacks gold refractor last night. Might be a while before one of those pop up again.

very strong prices for an unnumbered refractor. I know it's still PR ~50 but other releases ('20-22) with serial #s were not this strong from the jump. Perhaps the limited supply being ripped is factoring in.

theredmenace · 10-30-2023, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

very strong prices for an unnumbered refractor. I know it's still PR ~50 but other releases ('20-22) with serial #s were not this strong from the jump. Perhaps the limited supply being ripped is factoring in.

PR is 25 for the gold refractors this year, silvers are 50, bronze 100. City connect jersey might have contributed to the price as well.

Trueblue · 10-30-2023, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by theredmenace

PR is 25 for the gold refractors this year, silvers are 50, bronze 100. City connect jersey might have contributed to the price as well.

Ah, I bowed out of this set for 2023 since there are no red refractors (I have the 2020-2022 vertical) so I had no idea.

shaqobe · 10-31-2023, 12:12 PM

Let's see some orange in the spirit of Halloween!

Trueblue · 10-31-2023, 12:13 PM

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Let's see some orange in the spirit of Halloween!

Monsters!

zworykin · 10-31-2023, 12:24 PM

I don't have orange to share

Is gold close enough?

JWBlue · 10-31-2023, 12:58 PM

Has anyone ever seen a 2018 Donruss Wrapper redemption autograph?

Trueblue · 10-31-2023, 01:18 PM

Happy TC Halloween

Bcr · 10-31-2023, 01:54 PM

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Happy TC Halloween

Holy shcow...

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Vdm2018 Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: New York Posts: 2,045 Vqle280z	Unlicensed auto ftw too

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Trueblue Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: socal Posts: 6,740	Anyone snag any monsters in the Goldin elite? That may be the last wave of higher end before we embark for a roller coaster.

10-29-2023, 02:49 PM	#16711
hammertime Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: OH->MI->MD->VA Posts: 6,889	I was hoping to get lucky with the red Finest auto but no dice.

10-29-2023, 03:22 PM	#16712
Trueblue Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: socal Posts: 6,740	We should really start an Ohtani auction discord with the intent of not getting into bidding wars with each other.

10-29-2023, 04:23 PM	#16713
hammertime Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: OH->MI->MD->VA Posts: 6,889	I've thought about that before but I figured everyone would be so concerned about drawing more attention to what they're after it would just be crickets

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shaqobe Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 271	Let's see some orange in the spirit of Halloween!

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zworykin Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,072 zworykin2	I don't have orange to share Is gold close enough?

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JWBlue Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 9,700	Has anyone ever seen a 2018 Donruss Wrapper redemption autograph?

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