✹The PERENNIAL Shohei Ohtani Thread✹ - Page 412

Trueblue · 02-13-2023, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BC Hunt

Hi my name is Bill and I have a rookie cup problem...

Hoody's has the TC refractor /5 Red Ref. That would upgrade your problem to a degenerate status.

BC Hunt · 02-13-2023, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bcr

That's one nice looking problem. I love that Ichiro card

TY!

The Ichiro/Ohtani SP is an instant classic!

I had to pick up the 2018 version of the same photo from a different angle...

Blue /50:

Mister2Bits · 02-13-2023, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BC Hunt

Hi my name is Bill and I have a rookie cup problem...

Welcome to your support group. We will all do our best in supporting you buying more rookie cups.

Bcr · 02-13-2023, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BC Hunt

TY!

The Ichiro/Ohtani SP is an instant classic!

I had to pick up the 2018 version of the same photo from a different angle...

Blue /50:

2 legends... Very nice and super jealous!

BC Hunt · 02-13-2023, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

Hoody's has the TC refractor /5 Red Ref. That would upgrade your problem to a degenerate status.

Ha!!

oh man, I can dream!

BC Hunt · 02-13-2023, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister2Bits

Welcome to your support group. We will all do our best in supporting you buying more rookie cups.

I appreciate it, my wallet is crying!

BC Hunt · 02-13-2023, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bcr

2 legends... Very nice and super jealous!

Thanks!

(my bad, should have multi-quoted)

Trueblue · 02-13-2023, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bcr

2 legends... Very nice and super jealous!

What I find nuts is that the top non-variation cards in 2018 Topps Update are..

1. Juan Soto US300 - only cause he has just one flagship RC
2. Ohtani US1
3. Acuna US250
4. US153 Ohtani Ichiro
5. US158 Ohtani/Trout/Upton

...then bieber, gleyber, etc

hammertime · 02-13-2023, 04:28 PM

Well my 2017 Bowman Mega BGS 9.5 -> PSA 10 crossover was a success. I just grabbed by biggest Ohtani card (by kind of a lot), curious if the BO brain trust thinks it's worth trying for a PSA 9 or not.

Trueblue · 02-13-2023, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by hammertime

Well my 2017 Bowman Mega BGS 9.5 -> PSA 10 crossover was a success. I just grabbed by biggest Ohtani card (by kind of a lot), curious if the BO brain trust thinks it's worth trying for a PSA 9 or not.

Very niceeeee. That was the one on alt right?

I thought about buying it and crossing it, but I ultimately did not because 1) The value on that card is over $5K and will be a $600 grading fee, 2) The centering standard for a PSA 9 is 60/40 to 65/35 and it's really on the latter border, 3) The auto threw me off - how did that hook in the middle get there? I'm not saying there's something ominous that occurred, but how??

But forget all that, it's a stunning card and a centerpiece. I am a little jealous. Congratulations!!

Edit: And congrats on the mega! The good guys win again

ThoseBackPages · 02-13-2023, 05:00 PM

yea, that card is going to get eyes on it for a crossover. i would crack if trying to get it into a PSA slab

hammertime · 02-13-2023, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

Very niceeeee. That was the one on alt right?

I thought about buying it and crossing it, but I ultimately did not because 1) The value on that card is over $5K and will be a $600 grading fee, 2) The centering standard for a PSA 9 is 60/40 to 65/35 and it's really on the latter border, 3) The auto threw me off - how did that hook in the middle get there? I'm not saying there's something ominous that occurred, but how??

But forget all that, it's a stunning card and a centerpiece. I am a little jealous. Congratulations!!

Edit: And congrats on the mega! The good guys win again

Thanks...yeah, freaking Alt...what a nightmare, never again...probably, haha. And good eyes, I had the same question about the auto but after staring at it it looks (to me) like like it's part of the loop at the bottom, if you follow the line up it seems like it lines up. Anyway that's my theory...

hammertime · 02-13-2023, 05:09 PM

Kind of like this one I guess...

Trueblue · 02-13-2023, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hammertime

Thanks...yeah, freaking Alt...what a nightmare, never again...probably, haha. And good eyes, I had the same question about the auto but after staring at it it looks (to me) like like it's part of the loop at the bottom, if you follow the line up it seems like it lines up. Anyway that's my theory...

Yeah, that's what I had guessed too, but the there is no path and just a clean hook. I guess it's possible he lifted the pen between that stroke?

Anyway, it's a beauty. You won't even care long term

And yeah, alt is a nightmare. Take forever to transfer funds and they won't even let you pay for their overpriced shipping with credit card - have to wait for a brand new ACH transfer lol.

Rage · 02-13-2023, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by hammertime

Well my 2017 Bowman Mega BGS 9.5 -> PSA 10 crossover was a success. I just grabbed by biggest Ohtani card (by kind of a lot), curious if the BO brain trust thinks it's worth trying for a PSA 9 or not.

BOOM!

His best looking RC IMO, what a monster addition!

hammertime · 02-13-2023, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

Yeah, that's what I had guessed too, but the there is no path and just a clean hook. I guess it's possible he lifted the pen between that stroke?

Anyway, it's a beauty. You won't even care long term

And yeah, alt is a nightmare. Take forever to transfer funds and they won't even let you pay for their overpriced shipping with credit card - have to wait for a brand new ACH transfer lol.

Yeah, it's so unnecessarily complicated. You can pay for BINs with a credit card, but if you make an offer and they accept, you can't. FFS.

NYRE2PECT · 02-13-2023, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by hammertime

Well my 2017 Bowman Mega BGS 9.5 -> PSA 10 crossover was a success. I just grabbed by biggest Ohtani card (by kind of a lot), curious if the BO brain trust thinks it's worth trying for a PSA 9 or not.

Dang Hammer - amazing!

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here2havefun · 02-13-2023, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BC Hunt

Hi my name is Bill and I have a rookie cup problem...

Same! Got these in recently. Hoping to land a Black Refractor.

HunterConnorMom · 02-14-2023, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by NYRE2PECT

Dang Hammer - amazing!

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Incredible, congrats on the huge pickup!

HunterConnorMom · 02-14-2023, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by here2havefun

Same! Got these in recently. Hoping to land a Black Refractor.

Awesome cards! Heritage is very underrated.

Erick · 02-14-2023, 12:15 PM

I recently picked up a raw Topps #700 rainbow for $69. Last night I was looking to pick another one up and max bid $150. I did not win the auction. Crazy. The window to buy Ohtani for relatively cheap is over

I did pick up an Archives ‘Swinging’ SP that I’ve been after since I regretted selling the one I pulled. Got the PSA 9 for almost the same price I sold my raw one for back in 2021.

shaqobe · 02-14-2023, 12:20 PM

Some pink Ohtani's for Valentine's Day.

Trueblue · 02-14-2023, 12:46 PM

Another BGS jailbreak success

High five, Hammer

Trueblue · 02-14-2023, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by shaqobe

Some pink Ohtani's for Valentine's Day.

Very nice chromes! I'll join you with a trio of pinks

hammertime · 02-14-2023, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

Another BGS jailbreak success

High five, Hammer

Beautiful card!!!

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hammertime Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: OH->MI->MD->VA Posts: 6,935	Well my 2017 Bowman Mega BGS 9.5 -> PSA 10 crossover was a success. I just grabbed by biggest Ohtani card (by kind of a lot), curious if the BO brain trust thinks it's worth trying for a PSA 9 or not.

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hammertime Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: OH->MI->MD->VA Posts: 6,935	Kind of like this one I guess...

02-14-2023, 12:15 PM	#10296
Erick Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Loma Linda, California Posts: 135 Eroro_6276	I recently picked up a raw Topps #700 rainbow for $69. Last night I was looking to pick another one up and max bid $150. I did not win the auction. Crazy. The window to buy Ohtani for relatively cheap is over I did pick up an Archives ‘Swinging’ SP that I’ve been after since I regretted selling the one I pulled. Got the PSA 9 for almost the same price I sold my raw one for back in 2021.

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shaqobe Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 273	Some pink Ohtani's for Valentine's Day.

02-14-2023, 12:46 PM	#10298
Trueblue Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: socal Posts: 6,824	Another BGS jailbreak success High five, Hammer