✹The PERENNIAL Shohei Ohtani Thread✹ - Page 743

hammertime · 02-29-2024, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

Dude is covert ops level private. Good for him!

Seriously!

hammertime · 02-29-2024, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

never good news, but i hope he can remain focused on baseball

If anyone can remain focused, it's this guy. And I'm loathe to stereotype, but I don't think I'm being too offensive if I say Japanese culture isn't exactly known for letting family life get in the way of work.

After the events of the past year or two, I'm just happy if she's 18+.

NYRE2PECT · 02-29-2024, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by hammertime

After the events of the past year or two, I'm just happy if she's 18+.

Oh bleep!

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majestik101 · 02-29-2024, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

never good news

Agreed. The time to sell is now.

Rage · 02-29-2024, 01:04 PM

Wait till he gets the Dad power

ThoseBackPages · 02-29-2024, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by hammertime

If anyone can remain focused, it's this guy. And I'm loathe to stereotype, but I don't think I'm being too offensive if I say Japanese culture isn't exactly known for letting family life get in the way of work.

After the events of the past year or two, I'm just happy if she's 18+.

agreed

sauceboy · 02-29-2024, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JRX

Oh man, I forgot about when Matsui had a sketch of his wife

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/ml...-marriage.html

Tremendous. I have no memory of this happening at all.

Trueblue · 02-29-2024, 02:48 PM

Pretty sure whoever this woman is, she is already well acclimated with this man's routine and needs. She was definitely around in 2023 during his MVP year. Sho don't do no picture brides

seanrs1 · 02-29-2024, 03:01 PM

Question to the board. Over 99% of my Ohtani cards are raw. For those that grade base to sell in the future to by SP, SSP, and numbered cards do you only grade those cards you think will be PSA GEM mint 10, but would be ok with a 9? Do you ever send in cards that are borderline 8 or 9 with the hope its a 9? I feel like raw sells better than an 8 even if its the same card.

ThoseBackPages · 02-29-2024, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

Pretty sure whoever this woman is, she is already well acclimated with this man's routine and needs. She was definitely around in 2023 during his MVP year. Sho don't do no picture brides

as long as she remains out of the picture! No Yoko's please

JRX · 02-29-2024, 03:08 PM

Could be a robot

Bcr · 02-29-2024, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

as long as she remains out of the picture! No Yoko's please

Anytime someone mentions Yoko it always brings me back to that video of her screaming into the microphone when Lennon and Berry are performing. She is truly the worst.

redauto5 · 02-29-2024, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by seanrs1

Question to the board. Over 99% of my Ohtani cards are raw. For those that grade base to sell in the future to by SP, SSP, and numbered cards do you only grade those cards you think will be PSA GEM mint 10, but would be ok with a 9? Do you ever send in cards that are borderline 8 or 9 with the hope its a 9? I feel like raw sells better than an 8 even if its the same card.

I've graded a lot of Ohtani base and only send in stuff I think will gem. I've probably gotten a 75%+ gem rate on it so maybe I was too strict and more would've gotten 10s, but probably not too many. Check 9 prices and if they are significantly above raw then maybe throw in a few hopeful 9s but I'd be careful. Most 9s base RCs sell for rawish prices I think, sometimes less even.

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seanrs1 · 02-29-2024, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by redauto5

I've graded a lot of Ohtani base and only send in stuff I think will gem. I've probably gotten a 75%+ gem rate on it so maybe I was too strict and more would've gotten 10s, but probably not too many. Check 9 prices and if they are significantly above raw then maybe throw in a few hopeful 9s but I'd be careful. Most 9s base RCs sell for rawish prices I think, sometimes less even.

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Thanks for the advice! When you grade SP, SSP and numbered cards do you still only go for 10's?

redauto5 · 02-29-2024, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by seanrs1

Thanks for the advice! When you grade SP, SSP and numbered cards do you still only go for 10's?

The mid to higher end stuff I definitely grade if I think it'll get a 9, and some stuff I grade no matter what. I have a red jersey flagship sp that has some pretty significant corner issues that pulled a 9 - I was thrilled with that grade.

My only Rookie Shohei auto, a base archives fan favorites 1970 Topps style got a 6. Super disappointed, thought it deserved an 8. But I'm still glad it's slabbed.

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Rage · 02-29-2024, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by seanrs1

Thanks for the advice! When you grade SP, SSP and numbered cards do you still only go for 10's?

If it's 2018 and serial numbered or SSP, just send it in. I have some 6's and 7's that I am more than happy to have slabbed, and plenty of rare cards in 8. If you're playing the long game anyways might as well grade them now before they incur up charges in the distant future.

SoCalsFinest · 02-29-2024, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rage

If it's 2018 and serial numbered or SSP, just send it in. I have some 6's and 7's that I am more than happy to have slabbed, and plenty of rare cards in 8. If you're playing the long game anyways might as well grade them now before they incur up charges in the distant future.

^ This

seanrs1 · 02-29-2024, 04:49 PM

I am not in need of money and I am definitely playing the long game. At some point when PSA has a good grading special I will send my Ohtani cards in. I probably have a few hundred cards that meet the criteria of base that should Gem, along SP's, SSP's and numbered RC cards. But since I am not planning on selling I have not been in any rush.

Having a ton of Ohtani cards (I am the self proclaimed king of Ohtani RC base cards) makes it really enjoyable to follow Ohtani. I am hoping for a top 3 finish as a hitter and a WS title. Should be a fun season!

Rage · 02-29-2024, 05:11 PM

Nothing wrong with base cards when they are 2018 SHOHEI OHTANI

imbluestreak23 · 02-29-2024, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by hammertime

If anyone can remain focused, it's this guy. And I'm loathe to stereotype, but I don't think I'm being too offensive if I say Japanese culture isn't exactly known for letting family life get in the way of work.

After the events of the past year or two, I'm just happy if she's 18+.

Bolded some important stuff here

NYRE2PECT · 02-29-2024, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rage

Nothing wrong with base cards when they are 2018 SHOHEI OHTANI

Ziggy · 02-29-2024, 11:24 PM

There's a Fighters hat (old H logo) on the bay in case anyone is interested.

seanrs1 · 03-01-2024, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rage

Nothing wrong with base cards when they are 2018 SHOHEI OHTANI

As the Ohtani base RC king I approve!

seanrs1 · 03-01-2024, 01:58 PM

For those that are buying/collecting Ohtani cards this year...what are you looking to pick up! I am a low end collector, so if there is a low end RC ($350 or less) that I don't have, I will consider purchasing.

BC Hunt · 03-01-2024, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by seanrs1

For those that are buying/collecting Ohtani cards this year...what are you looking to pick up! I am a low end collector, so if there is a low end RC ($350 or less) that I don't have, I will consider purchasing.

I'd look at Topps flagship rainbow foils, stadium club, maybe topps gold label class 1 parallels, and maybe Bowman platinum parallels.

to name few ideas

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Trueblue Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: socal Posts: 6,290	Pretty sure whoever this woman is, she is already well acclimated with this man's routine and needs. She was definitely around in 2023 during his MVP year. Sho don't do no picture brides

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seanrs1 Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,705	Question to the board. Over 99% of my Ohtani cards are raw. For those that grade base to sell in the future to by SP, SSP, and numbered cards do you only grade those cards you think will be PSA GEM mint 10, but would be ok with a 9? Do you ever send in cards that are borderline 8 or 9 with the hope its a 9? I feel like raw sells better than an 8 even if its the same card.

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JRX Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 15,422	Could be a robot

02-29-2024, 04:49 PM	#18568
seanrs1 Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,705	I am not in need of money and I am definitely playing the long game. At some point when PSA has a good grading special I will send my Ohtani cards in. I probably have a few hundred cards that meet the criteria of base that should Gem, along SP's, SSP's and numbered RC cards. But since I am not planning on selling I have not been in any rush. Having a ton of Ohtani cards (I am the self proclaimed king of Ohtani RC base cards) makes it really enjoyable to follow Ohtani. I am hoping for a top 3 finish as a hitter and a WS title. Should be a fun season!

02-29-2024, 11:24 PM	#18572
Ziggy Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 178	There's a Fighters hat (old H logo) on the bay in case anyone is interested.

03-01-2024, 01:58 PM	#18574
seanrs1 Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,705	For those that are buying/collecting Ohtani cards this year...what are you looking to pick up! I am a low end collector, so if there is a low end RC ($350 or less) that I don't have, I will consider purchasing.