✹The PERENNIAL Shohei Ohtani Thread✹

[Trueblue]

Originally Posted by PuddleMonkey

Finally got to consigning my Ohtani rookies. Just raw crap out of packs, nothing special. Late last year I couldn't get anyone to take them all for $100.00. If any end under $10.00 I have to pay $3.00 in fees, so I was worried a couple of the crappier ones I'd end up paying to get rid of. Here's where they all ended today:

$92.00
$56.51
$73.00
$14.50
$39.00
$94.85

Sho me the money!

[PuddleMonkey]

Gonna ask for it all in ones and take photos of it fanned out on my Instagram.

[Trueblue]

He should have three home runs today. Jeez.

[al3xmac10]

how many outs have Ohtani had at the wall this year??

[hammertime]

I had a good feeling about tonight. He absolutely crushes Senzatela.

[seanrs1]

Originally Posted by seanrs1

I posted some of my favorite cards, but not necessarily my best or most expensive. Here are some of my best cards.

My autos


2018 Gold




2018 Bowman paper


My best 2018 Topps chrome refractors


2018 Bowman's Best Atomics


2017 Mega


Fun numbered cards


Fun relics


Heritage chrome/refractors


2018 Archives SPs and SSP


Fun Pajama cards


Heritage SPs/SSPs

For those that grade regularly...please let me when PSA seems to be grading consistently Ohtani cards (ie. not all going to NJ to be graded by newbies). Thanks!!!

[Rage]

Originally Posted by seanrs1

For those that grade regularly...please let me when PSA seems to be grading consistently Ohtani cards (ie. not all going to NJ to be graded by newbies). Thanks!!!

I can't help you with that answer but my advice would be to just start submitting batches of Shohei cards to PSA throughout the year. Spreads out the cost of grading them all plus more chances to not get them all stuck with a grumpy grader. It's fun once you get going and have graded cards coming back from PSA every month or so. I need to get back on that train myself!
If you don't want to do it all yourself directly with PSA, myself plus many other forum members can vouch for PCSportscards.com
I have submitted hundreds if not thousands of slabs through their grading service to/from PSA over the last 5 years and never had an issue. Josh is a member on here also with a great reputation and one of the biggest submitters with PSA.
Either way good luck!

[Rage]

Top 5 overall is too tough to decide, so here's my TOP 5 Favorite Licensed 2018 Non-Auto Shohei Ohtani cards

#01/10


#04/10


#08/10


#18/25


#5/5


I'm realizing most of my favorites are in BGS slabs lol, buy the card not the slab!

[Trueblue]

Red galore. Niceeeeee

[HunterConnorMom]

Love the reds, awesome cards!

[NYRE2PECT]

I love Sho in red.

[seanrs1]

Nice Reds. Love the High Tek!

[seanrs1]

BTW...keep the posting show offs coming! I find it super interesting how everyone collects a little differently (budgets, taste, etc.). Plus I am sure it is great for newer collectors to see what others think are collection worthy.

[ThoseBackPages]

recent mail. not a huge subset fan, but this moment is a winner!

also, off-grade Blacks are getting difficult to find

[ThoseBackPages]

2024 was the first time they got the Vintage Stock correct when they changed the card appearance itself. This is good.

[SidVish]

Nice pickups TBP! I like the vintage stock a lot.

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[Qubits]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

recent mail. not a huge subset fan, but this moment is a winner!

also, off-grade Blacks are getting difficult to find

Sadly, they're difficult to find because unscrupulous folks crack them out then sell them raw. Great pickup btw, I love this card.

[ThoseBackPages]

Originally Posted by SidVish

Nice pickups TBP! I like the vintage stock a lot.

TY Sir!

Originally Posted by Qubits

Sadly, they're difficult to find because unscrupulous folks crack them out then sell them raw. Great pickup btw, I love this card.

i hadnt thought of that, its a great point.

[Rage]

Thanks all and nice ones there TBP!
I agree about the vintage stock change for 2024, looks really cool, had to pick up a couple as well.

[Qubits]

Originally Posted by seanrs1

BTW...keep the posting show offs coming! I find it super interesting how everyone collects a little differently (budgets, taste, etc.). Plus I am sure it is great for newer collectors to see what others think are collection worthy.

You didn't specify Ohtani show offs (or should I say sho offs) so here's a post of my Jackie collection on Jackie Robinson day:

[ThoseBackPages]

Lovely Jackies!

[Qubits]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

Lovely Jackies!

Next year's goal is a high eye appeal 48 Leaf. Might end up having to hit up the national for that one though.

[ThoseBackPages]

Originally Posted by Qubits

Next year's goal is a high eye appeal 48 Leaf. Might end up having to hit up the national for that one though.

Yes, that is a good idea to get one in person. thats where i bought mine in 2011

[Qubits]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

Yes, that is a good idea to get one in person. thats where i bought mine in 2011

My goodness that is a gorgeous example. I doubt I can afford one that nice in 2025 unless it has paper loss on the back (which I honestly don't mind). My 49 Bowman has paper loss over the ring advertisement on the bottom which to my mind is the perfect place for it. All the important text is still there and legible.

[ThoseBackPages]

then at the show last year i added this one