✹The PERENNIAL Shohei Ohtani Thread✹ - Page 1094

Trueblue · 02-08-2025, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by punctilious

Let's just say I'm ambivalent. I'll probably make my mind when I get to the show.

PSA is being really mean to Sho cards right now. Disgusting grades for things that gemmed in the summer. Good luck!

Cardsandcoffee · 02-08-2025, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by punctilious

Let's just say I'm ambivalent. I'll probably make my mind when I get to the show.

Do we know if PSA is slabbing the 2018 TCA Red /25 again?

punctilious · 02-08-2025, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Cardsandcoffee

Do we know if PSA is slabbing the 2018 TCA Red /25 again?

They are not. Their sister company SGC told me they would be happy to grade so am planning to drop it off at their booth next weekend. I’m considering having them grade the BCA blue as well, we shall see.

PuddleMonkey · 02-08-2025, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by punctilious

Guess this means I'm committed now...
Planning to take this along with my TC red auto to next weekend's West Coast Card Show to drop off for grading. Authentic just wasn't doing it for me.

7 at best

Jeter1020 · 02-08-2025, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by punctilious

Guess this means I'm committed now...
Planning to take this along with my TC red auto to next weekend's West Coast Card Show to drop off for grading. Authentic just wasn't doing it for me.

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punctilious · 02-09-2025, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by PuddleMonkey

7 at best

I'm just a collector. If I don't approve of the presentation, I'll just crack and display in a card saver like I've done for the past year with my TC red auto.
Fact is, I am not moving either of these cards for a while, if ever, and would prefer to hand down to my children so they could get a step up in basis and they should be able to sell for a handsome profit and avoid capital gains tax (I am making wild assumptions that I am making wise investment decisions and no I am not planning on dying for a long time but who knows, right!?).

Final photos before I attempt to slab these puppies:

In the end, it's just cardboard and is meant to add joy, not consternation. When I get to the point this hobby causes me more grief than joy I'll know it's time to step away. Far from it at this point!

Happy Collecting to All!!

Cardsandcoffee · 02-09-2025, 12:36 PM

Good luck punct! Any blue with Shohei is always a nice pseudo color match, now that he's a Dodger, and I really like the TCA Red /25... Very attractive. I'd like to pick one up myself at some point. I only wished PSA would slab it, even as an error. Please keep us posted!

NYRE2PECT · 02-09-2025, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by punctilious

I'm just a collector. If I don't approve of the presentation, I'll just crack and display in a card saver like I've done for the past year with my TC red auto.
Fact is, I am not moving either of these cards for a while, if ever, and would prefer to hand down to my children so they could get a step up in basis and they should be able to sell for a handsome profit and avoid capital gains tax (I am making wild assumptions that I am making wise investment decisions and no I am not planning on dying for a long time but who knows, right!?).

Final photos before I attempt to slab these puppies:

In the end, it's just cardboard and is meant to add joy, not consternation. When I get to the point this hobby causes me more grief than joy I'll know it's time to step away. Far from it at this point!

Happy Collecting to All!!

I like your style!

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punctilious · 02-09-2025, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cardsandcoffee

Good luck punct! Any blue with Shohei is always a nice pseudo color match, now that he's a Dodger, and I really like the TCA Red /25... Very attractive. I'd like to pick one up myself at some point. I only wished PSA would slab it, even as an error. Please keep us posted!

Thanks and will do!

hammertime · 02-09-2025, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by punctilious

In the end, it's just cardboard and is meant to add joy, not consternation. When I get to the point this hobby causes me more grief than joy I'll know it's time to step away. Far from it at this point!

Happy Collecting to All!!

Well said!

seanrs1 · 02-09-2025, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

PSA is being really mean to Sho cards right now. Disgusting grades for things that gemmed in the summer. Good luck!

Is this only an issue with high end pop control?

Trueblue · 02-09-2025, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by seanrs1

Is this only an issue with high end pop control?

I do not have an adequate sample size but I it seems to be across the board. That said, PSA has expanded a lot with many new graders so it could just be inconsistency. I had an order that got sent to NJ and oddly all my Shos got really bad grades and the east coast team guys did better. I have a stack of 50/50 chrome that I'm now reluctant on submitting.

Rage · 02-10-2025, 12:18 PM

Anyone else catch that Super Bowl commercial with an Ohtani dong? Love to see it!

kltomek · 02-10-2025, 12:53 PM

You love to see this!!!!

it’s baseball time boys!!

Be sure to see the grade… these are beautiful!

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BiggNuttz · 02-10-2025, 01:00 PM

A quick question for the experts on a pretty big card I am considering.

2018 Bowman's Best B18-SO Gold Autograph. That's the easy part, the tough part.....serial number 50/50.

How much of a premium do you think the 50/50 serial number is worth?

Card is raw, but looks clean.

Any input is appreciated.

Trueblue · 02-10-2025, 01:06 PM

Sales history say it's about 1.5-3x multiplier but depends on the set. The more mainstream and lower price point, the more it tends to be closer to 3x. Goldin has ran a few 50/50 serial rookie cards and I think they are checking in closer to that 1.5x.

BiggNuttz · 02-10-2025, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

Sales history say it's about 1.5-3x multiplier but depends on the set. The more mainstream and lower price point, the more it tends to be closer to 3x. Goldin has ran a few 50/50 serial rookie cards and I think they are checking in closer to that 1.5x.

Great. Thank you very much. Seems like it will go well past that multiplier so no worries for me.

Trueblue · 02-10-2025, 01:24 PM

I can definitely tell you the 50/50 premium has cooled down a bit. With the actual 50/50 product and hype in the rearview, more people have come to their senses.

BiggNuttz · 02-10-2025, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

I can definitely tell you the 50/50 premium has cooled down a bit. With the actual 50/50 product and hype in the rearview, more people have come to their senses.

That makes sense. I just don't follow the market that closely. It was a potential surprise gift for my wife, but I guess not. Maybe tickets to the season openers at Tokyo Dome will be cheaper and more appreciated!

Rage · 02-10-2025, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BiggNuttz

That makes sense. I just don't follow the market that closely. It was a potential surprise gift for my wife, but I guess not. Maybe tickets to the season openers at Tokyo Dome will be cheaper and more appreciated!

Unless your wife is a huge card collector, the experience will be worth more to her than the card. Sounds awesome!

TGCollector · 02-10-2025, 02:57 PM

Has anyone seen any 50/50 auto relics? I would assume they were redemptions but haven't seen any of those either. I've seen everything else from the product.

bub838 · 02-10-2025, 03:02 PM

Not as big as some in here but I absolutely love the True Photo variation. Finally picked one up.

shokyu · 02-10-2025, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TGCollector

Has anyone seen any 50/50 auto relics? I would assume they were redemptions but haven't seen any of those either. I've seen everything else from the product.

Yea it looks like they're redemptions. A few days ago, someone posted their redemption card on reddit.

https://www.reddit.com/r/baseballcar...t_what_a_pull/

NYRE2PECT · 02-10-2025, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bub838

Not as big as some in here but I absolutely love the True Photo variation. Finally picked one up.

Love that card!

TGCollector · 02-10-2025, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by shokyu

Yea it looks like they're redemptions. A few days ago, someone posted their redemption card on reddit.

https://www.reddit.com/r/baseballcar...t_what_a_pull/

Thank you! First one I've seen

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02-10-2025, 01:00 PM	#27340
BiggNuttz Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 635 tokei-ski GreggB	A quick question for the experts on a pretty big card I am considering. 2018 Bowman's Best B18-SO Gold Autograph. That's the easy part, the tough part.....serial number 50/50. How much of a premium do you think the 50/50 serial number is worth? Card is raw, but looks clean. Any input is appreciated. __________________ MySlabs: https://myslabs.to/Gregg%20B

02-09-2025, 12:36 PM	#27332
Cardsandcoffee Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: PNW Posts: 1,062	Good luck punct! Any blue with Shohei is always a nice pseudo color match, now that he's a Dodger, and I really like the TCA Red /25... Very attractive. I'd like to pick one up myself at some point. I only wished PSA would slab it, even as an error. Please keep us posted!

02-10-2025, 12:53 PM	#27339
kltomek Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 797	You love to see this!!!! it’s baseball time boys!! Be sure to see the grade… these are beautiful! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-10-2025, 01:06 PM	#27341
Trueblue Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: socal Posts: 6,348	Sales history say it's about 1.5-3x multiplier but depends on the set. The more mainstream and lower price point, the more it tends to be closer to 3x. Goldin has ran a few 50/50 serial rookie cards and I think they are checking in closer to that 1.5x.

02-10-2025, 01:24 PM	#27343
Trueblue Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: socal Posts: 6,348	I can definitely tell you the 50/50 premium has cooled down a bit. With the actual 50/50 product and hype in the rearview, more people have come to their senses.

02-10-2025, 02:57 PM	#27346
TGCollector Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 266	Has anyone seen any 50/50 auto relics? I would assume they were redemptions but haven't seen any of those either. I've seen everything else from the product.

02-10-2025, 03:02 PM	#27347
bub838 Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Posts: 4,846	Not as big as some in here but I absolutely love the True Photo variation. Finally picked one up.