Messi Ballon D’Or #6 Showoff - Page 7

Nobody0211 · 02-16-2021, 06:10 PM

I’ve shown these before, but I just want to be apart of this thread

bberns- such an awesome card, congrats!

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Anish · 02-20-2021, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Nobody0211

I’ve shown these before, but I just want to be apart of this thread

bberns- such an awesome card, congrats!

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Beautiful cards. I’m guessing you submitted them?

Was waiting to upgrade mine because I figured the pop would go up. It has, of course, but seems like prices have too...

yoyosh · 02-21-2021, 12:33 PM

Hey guys,
what are your thoughts on his 2004 UK Traditions Football World Stars?
Just grabbed one for a fair price as I'm priced out of a Mega Cracks & Mundi Cromo

11eleven11 · 02-21-2021, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by yoyosh

Hey guys,
what are your thoughts on his 2004 UK Traditions Football World Stars?
Just grabbed one for a fair price as I'm priced out of a Mega Cracks & Mundi Cromo

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1372354

Raj3sh · 02-21-2021, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 11eleven11

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1372354

i asked the admins to move it to the soccer/futball section. They are not yet to see it.

Anish · 03-29-2021, 04:55 PM

This card has had quite a journey and is now a contender for the best item in my collection:

2004 Panini Megacracks 71BIS SIGNED by Anish Cards, on Flickr

One of 3 known Megacracks RC’s signed by Leo!

Last year I saw a post by a guy selling one, but when I made an offer he told me he couldn’t sell it. However, he gave me the contact info of the person who had gotten it signed. Turns out, she sees Leo frequently - at least she used to before COVID - and was willing to get one signed for me.

The first one she got signed turned out to be a counterfeit card, so I sent it back along with this card, which I had bought from Spain. Because of COVID, it took her a few months before she saw Leo and was able to get it signed, but I finally have it in hand.

Between this one, hers, and the one briefly offered by her friend, there are only 3 out there I know of. And with Leo increasingly reclusive there may not be more. Definitely a holy grail for me.

Gin&Juice · 03-29-2021, 07:29 PM

Congrats! That’s another great piece for your collection.

KhalDrogo · 03-29-2021, 07:46 PM

Very nice Anish!

KhalDrogo · 03-30-2021, 04:48 PM

Does anyone have a good explanation for why the 2005 MGK is so difficult to find, and why the vast majority of copies are absolutely beat? Not that it’s easy to find 2004 copies, especially ones in high grade, but it is drastically easier than 2005.

Anish · 03-30-2021, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Gin&Juice

Congrats! That’s another great piece for your collection.

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Very nice Anish!

Thanks guys!

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Does anyone have a good explanation for why the 2005 MGK is so difficult to find, and why the vast majority of copies are absolutely beat? Not that it’s easy to find 2004 copies, especially ones in high grade, but it is drastically easier than 2005.

Yeah, there’s a QC issue with the corners and edges for that year in particular. It’s crazy that even for 2020-21, there are QC issues (mainly surface). I guess it’s good in that it keeps the PSA 9/10 pops low and makes it worth opening, but I can’t imagine how people here would react if the typical card from a pack was a 6. It’s like opening something from the 70’s haha.

I’m hoping to find one in PSA 10 and my friend and I will be submitting a few, but I’m not too optimistic. Will be an interesting chase...

KhalDrogo · 03-30-2021, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Anish

Yeah, there’s a QC issue with the corners and edges for that year in particular. It’s crazy that even for 2020-21, there are QC issues (mainly surface). I guess it’s good in that it keeps the PSA 9/10 pops low and makes it worth opening, but I can’t imagine how people here would react if the typical card from a pack was a 6. It’s like opening something from the 70’s haha.

I’m hoping to find one in PSA 10 and my friend and I will be submitting a few, but I’m not too optimistic. Will be an interesting chase...

Good luck! I own two 8s along with a small handful of lower grades. Have one at PSA now that I’m hoping for an 8-8.5 on.

Anish · 03-30-2021, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Good luck! I own two 8s along with a small handful of lower grades. Have one at PSA now that I’m hoping for an 8-8.5 on.

Thanks, you too! Are you doing a a PSA MGK run? I think it will look really nice in a display

KhalDrogo · 03-30-2021, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Anish

Thanks, you too! Are you doing a a PSA MGK run? I think it will look really nice in a display

Yes. I have all the true base except for 2004. Will pick it up at some point this year, just waiting for the right copy. Doubt I get back most of the copies I have at PSA until next year sadly.

ubernoob · 03-30-2021, 07:10 PM

Same. Ignore the Xavi, but here's my 2014WC Messi. Pulled it back when 2014 WC was live (purple so /99)

Anish · 03-30-2021, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Yes. I have all the true base except for 2004. Will pick it up at some point this year, just waiting for the right copy. Doubt I get back most of the copies I have at PSA until next year sadly.

Nice. Yes, not worth submitting for a while...

Look forward to seeing your run, though!

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Same. Ignore the Xavi, but here's my 2014WC Messi. Pulled it back when 2014 WC was live (purple so /99)

Well, Xavi is a genius too

Maybe they will be reunited as manager/player

wilsunshines · 03-31-2021, 12:08 PM

Got this bad boy back from our friends at PSA this week (POP 14):

ubernoob · 03-31-2021, 02:01 PM

That card is a beauty.

Also Anish I love that mega crack and the story behind it.

pregra · 04-01-2021, 05:37 AM

This isn't card related directly but just happened to stumble onto this Messi video from his Barca B days. Just so insanely natural, we will never see this ever again in our lifetime. You can have your Haaland's and Mbappé's, nothing comes close to this guy

https://youtu.be/gj1VJlw4i5E

YayNJ · 04-01-2021, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by pregra

Just so insanely natural, we will never see this ever again in our lifetime.

Which is what i'm fairly certain people said about Pele, Maradona, Cruyff, Platini and Zidane

There's always someone else.

Raj3sh · 04-01-2021, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by YayNJ

Which is what i'm fairly certain people said about Pele, Maradona, Cruyff, Platini and Zidane

There's always someone else.

I kind of agree with you, but it might take years for the next legend to come.

Anish · 04-01-2021, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by pregra

This isn't card related directly but just happened to stumble onto this Messi video from his Barca B days. Just so insanely natural, we will never see this ever again in our lifetime. You can have your Haaland's and Mbappé's, nothing comes close to this guy

https://youtu.be/gj1VJlw4i5E

Yes, he’s an unparalleled genius in my lifetime - across all sports.

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Originally Posted by YayNJ

Which is what i'm fairly certain people said about Pele, Maradona, Cruyff, Platini and Zidane

There's always someone else.

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Originally Posted by Raj3sh

I kind of agree with you, but it might take years for the next legend to come.

There will never be anyone *better*, for the simple reason that Messi is in the conversation for the best ever at everything he does - touch, dribbling, short passing, vision, finishing, free kicks, etc. In order for him to be better at his weaknesses, he’d have to be worse at his strengths.

Could there be another player at that level? Maybe in a few decades, but it would require an extremely rare combination of supreme talent, a nurturing environment, and sustained fitness and desire to remain at the top. Once in a lifetime perhaps.

Raj3sh · 04-01-2021, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Anish

Yes, he’s an unparalleled genius in my lifetime - across all sports.

There will never be anyone *better*, for the simple reason that Messi is in the conversation for the best ever at everything he does - touch, dribbling, short passing, vision, finishing, free kicks, etc. In order for him to be better at his weaknesses, he’d have to be worse at his strengths.

Could there be another player at that level? Maybe in a few decades, but it would require an extremely rare combination of supreme talent, a nurturing environment, and sustained fitness and desire to remain at the top. Once in a lifetime perhaps.

I kind of rate messi and ronaldo at the same level, just below Pele and Maradona

Anish · 04-01-2021, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Raj3sh

I kind of rate messi and ronaldo at the same level, just below Pele and Maradona

Maybe because you’re a United fan

Raj3sh · 04-01-2021, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Anish

Maybe because you’re a United fan

Maybe but, hasnt he done everything messi has done, also he has an international cup.

YayNJ · 04-01-2021, 11:18 AM

I rate Messi and Ronaldo as equal too, and frown at the tribalism surrounding them both. It's like dweebs arguing over consoles.

They are two completely different players, there's room for them both.

02-16-2021, 06:10 PM	#151
Nobody0211 Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 2,404	I’ve shown these before, but I just want to be apart of this thread bberns- such an awesome card, congrats! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: ssarris11 Lukamodriccollector10

03-29-2021, 04:55 PM	#156
Anish Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 917	This card has had quite a journey and is now a contender for the best item in my collection: 2004 Panini Megacracks 71BIS SIGNED by Anish Cards, on Flickr One of 3 known Megacracks RC’s signed by Leo! Last year I saw a post by a guy selling one, but when I made an offer he told me he couldn’t sell it. However, he gave me the contact info of the person who had gotten it signed. Turns out, she sees Leo frequently - at least she used to before COVID - and was willing to get one signed for me. The first one she got signed turned out to be a counterfeit card, so I sent it back along with this card, which I had bought from Spain. Because of COVID, it took her a few months before she saw Leo and was able to get it signed, but I finally have it in hand. Between this one, hers, and the one briefly offered by her friend, there are only 3 out there I know of. And with Leo increasingly reclusive there may not be more. Definitely a holy grail for me. __________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/140288876@N04/albums IG: anishfutbol

03-31-2021, 12:08 PM	#166
wilsunshines Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NC Posts: 811 wilsunshines	Got this bad boy back from our friends at PSA this week (POP 14): __________________ Collecting all Tar Heels (UNC uniform preferred).

04-01-2021, 05:37 AM	#168
pregra Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Norway (have ShipMyCards address) Posts: 410 pregra pregra	This isn't card related directly but just happened to stumble onto this Messi video from his Barca B days. Just so insanely natural, we will never see this ever again in our lifetime. You can have your Haaland's and Mbappé's, nothing comes close to this guy https://youtu.be/gj1VJlw4i5E __________________ Fútbol: Selección Argentina (in particular 2022 Prizm World Cup, 2024 Prizm Copa América and Gold parallels #'ed to 10) Hockey: T.J. Oshie & Peter Forsberg

02-21-2021, 12:33 PM	#153
yoyosh Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 4,360 partyauctions yoyosh	Hey guys, what are your thoughts on his 2004 UK Traditions Football World Stars? Just grabbed one for a fair price as I'm priced out of a Mega Cracks & Mundi Cromo

03-29-2021, 07:29 PM	#157
Gin&Juice Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 1,162 edelsteind	Congrats! That’s another great piece for your collection.

03-29-2021, 07:46 PM	#158
KhalDrogo Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 41,193	Very nice Anish!

03-30-2021, 04:48 PM	#159
KhalDrogo Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 41,193	Does anyone have a good explanation for why the 2005 MGK is so difficult to find, and why the vast majority of copies are absolutely beat? Not that it’s easy to find 2004 copies, especially ones in high grade, but it is drastically easier than 2005.

03-30-2021, 07:10 PM	#164
ubernoob Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California Posts: 31	Same. Ignore the Xavi, but here's my 2014WC Messi. Pulled it back when 2014 WC was live (purple so /99)

03-31-2021, 02:01 PM	#167
ubernoob Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California Posts: 31	That card is a beauty. Also Anish I love that mega crack and the story behind it.

04-01-2021, 11:18 AM	#175
YayNJ Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: London / Oahu Posts: 8,273 hanelcocards	I rate Messi and Ronaldo as equal too, and frown at the tribalism surrounding them both. It's like dweebs arguing over consoles. They are two completely different players, there's room for them both.