** The Perennial Ichiro Thread ** - Page 6

icollectichiro · 10-04-2020, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by REGGIE206

Whoa! Nice cards, Ray! I especially like the Ichiro/Pujols! I’ve never seen that one before with the game used materials.

Thanks Reggie they don't show up very often.

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icollectichiro · 10-04-2020, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by badkarma318

This thread has made me so happy! So many beautiful cards and Ichiro-related items.

I've been following him since the Koshien (Japanese high school tournament - it is HUGE in Japan).

My Ichiro card collection is small compared to many shown here, but it really packs a punch. All of them are in my safety deposit box at the bank, and I have yet to take proper pics of any of them. The next time I go there, I will take pics and post them here. A little teaser/mystery until then: One of the cards is a PSA pop 1, and I'll bet few here have ever held one in their hands. Another is a PSA pop 15, and numerous others I have yet to get graded, but they will all be either PSA 9s or 10s.

I have several pieces of a clothing collection that Ichiro helped design with his brother in Japan during his Orix BlueWave days, limited edition Japan-only cleats, watch, and other various collectibles.

I went much more heavily into jerseys than cards, so I lost count of how many Ichiro jerseys I have. The Seattle vest alternate shown in the pic below may be the only one made by the Mariners in existence (his name in Kanji sewn onto the nameplate).

The Orix BlueWave jersey is quite rare as well - it is team issued, not one of the cheap fakes you see on eBay.

The 2007 All Star Game jersey is special because I was there at our home ballpark, and got to see him hit the only inside-the-park HR in ASG history, and win the MVP award.

Keep 'em coming, everyone!

I can't wait to see more of your collection!! Great looking jersey's!

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icollectichiro · 10-04-2020, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jjrpilot

Great pics Ray!

Thanks brother I appreciate it!!

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icollectichiro · 10-04-2020, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by REGGIE206

Yay! Ichiro finally gets his own thread!

Here is my complete 2001 “base” Ichiro rookie card collection: https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1208773

It took over a decade to complete this PC:

My extremely rare 2012 Topps Chrome SSP:

My 2017 Clearly Authentic RC Reprint Auto:

My 2016 Opening Day “Pitching Photo Variation SSP”:

And all 3 of Ichiro’s 1993 Japanese RC’s:

Incredible collection Reggie!

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icollectichiro · 10-04-2020, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JPWisco

Automatically the best thread on Blowout. Here are some of my most noteworthy Ichiros. Enjoy!

This one didn't grow on trees...

My personal favorite Ichiro rookie, the 2001 E-X.

This is an interesting one you probably have never even seen. The the 2001 UD Japan Exclusive #/1500

Another very scarce card, 1994 Calbee -- Hokkaido exclusive. One of three images.

Holy cow.

My collection is sorely missing an SP Authentic...

Some big ones in there!

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icollectichiro · 10-04-2020, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

As PC as it gets for me

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Some big money there!

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icollectichiro · 10-04-2020, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by iamtony33

Great Thread OP! A ton of amazing cards represented from a great group of Ichiro Collectors.

Here are a few favorites in my collection.

Complete BC RC Set Refractor, Xfractor and Gold x2 (English & Japanese Back)

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01 UD Ultimate Collection RC Auto

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2012 Topps Chrome SSP Variation (My favorite Ichiro card)

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2012 Topps 24k Gold 1/1

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Ichiro Griffey Dual Auto

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Leaf Immortals Ichiro & Mays Dual Auto Book 1/1

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2017 Inception Auto Set

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BC Superfractor

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My goodness!! I can't even pick a favorite. The Bowman Golds will haunt me.

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icollectichiro · 10-04-2020, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal

My lone RC

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That's a rare one! If you ever decide to move it please let me know.

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REGGIE206 · 10-04-2020, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by icollectichiro

Incredible collection Reggie!

I always appreciate the kind words, my friend!

Trueblue · 10-04-2020, 10:21 PM

I'm afraid to ask about some of the earlier cards as it'll make me want to find them. Makes me realize you have to be really deep to be an Ichiro completionist. Great stuff.

icollectichiro · 10-04-2020, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

General opinion question.

How much would you peg a ichiro SP Authentic Future Watch Gold /50 PSA 10 to be valued? It's very clearly 25x rarer than the base /1250 that has shot up to 2-3k, but print run doesn't always translate to multiple values (see trout us175 base vs parallels). Just curious what you guys thought.

I've wondered about this myself. If I had to guess I would say 10-12k

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icollectichiro · 10-04-2020, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

I'm afraid to ask about some of the earlier cards as it'll make me want to find them. Makes me realize you have to be really deep to be an Ichiro completionist. Great stuff.

It can be quite the rabbit hole that's for sure

icollectichiro · 10-04-2020, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jjrpilot

So glad to finally add this 2001 Topps Retrofractor!

Stunner!!

badkarma318 · 10-04-2020, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by icollectichiro

It's an original.

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Nice. I have multiples of all 4 variations.

icollectichiro · 10-05-2020, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by badkarma318

Nice. I have multiples of all 4 variations.

Oh nice! I have all 4 of the original variations. The completest in me wants the reprints as well but they have become hard to find and at least $50 each.

badkarma318 · 10-05-2020, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by icollectichiro

Oh nice! I have all 4 of the original variations. The completest in me wants the reprints as well but they have become hard to find and at least $50 each.

I lucked out as I grew up in Hawaii and had close access.

Check this out, and keep in mind it is for THE REPRINT: https://www.ebay.com/itm/BGS-10-2001...4AAOSwZwdfA93e

badkarma318 · 10-05-2020, 11:27 PM

Fun fact for those who have truly authentic Ichiro game worn jerseys or game worn jersey cards: Before EVERY SINGLE GAME he played, he would sit in front of his locker with a small pair of scissors trimming off every little stray thread. That seemingly small act speaks to his precision and attention to detail in all things.

REGGIE206 · 10-15-2020, 02:31 PM

I absolutely love the Independence Parallel in the 2018 Flagship set.. so I picked this up:

2018 Topps Update Ichiro Suzuki (Independence /76)

BestRCs · 11-18-2020, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by icollectichiro

Sorry I messed up the previous post!

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That numbered Elite Status is too sweet.

5pujols5 · 11-18-2020, 07:56 PM

This is a great thread! Ichiro is on the all time list for sure! I was lucky enough to pick up a set of game used wrist bands not too long ago. His stuff is expensive, but still under valued IMO. Great thread all!!

ichirorox · 11-19-2020, 02:15 AM

WHO HERE HAS THE 2001 SP AUTHENTIC ICHIRO CHIROGRAPHY AUTO /100 or /25 for me?!?!?!

Archangel1775 · 11-19-2020, 02:31 AM

Picked this Ichiro up late last month along with two others.

rjp087 · 11-19-2020, 05:13 AM

Thinking about pulling the trigger on a '93 BBM raw straight from Japan. Has a surface issue and some whiting on the back, but I think I just have to own one...

badkarma318 · 11-20-2020, 12:25 PM

Oldmanalan's Topps PROJECT 2020 Ichiro Card is live, and it is a beauty:

https://www.topps.com/cards-collecti...ldmanalan.html

I love the Ukiyo-e touches, definitely a card worthy of such an icon.

BestRCs · 11-20-2020, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ichirorox

WHO HERE HAS THE 2001 SP AUTHENTIC ICHIRO CHIROGRAPHY AUTO /100 or /25 for me?!?!?!

Or me???

10-15-2020, 02:31 PM	#143
REGGIE206 Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Mukilteo, WA (hometown: Vallejo, CA) Posts: 9,678	I absolutely love the Independence Parallel in the 2018 Flagship set.. so I picked this up: 2018 Topps Update Ichiro Suzuki (Independence /76) __________________ INSTAGRAM: my_card_collection 📸

11-19-2020, 02:31 AM	#147
Archangel1775 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cali baby! Posts: 21,743	Picked this Ichiro up late last month along with two others. __________________ *There are the intangibles that set someone apart from the pack.So the blur isn't your inability to see his greatness, it's merely the inability to measure it.*

11-19-2020, 05:13 AM	#148
rjp087 Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Gouverneur, NY Posts: 426	Thinking about pulling the trigger on a '93 BBM raw straight from Japan. Has a surface issue and some whiting on the back, but I think I just have to own one... __________________ Looking for: 2018 Topps A&G Sean Evans Framed Mini Auto #MA-SE

10-04-2020, 10:21 PM	#135
Trueblue Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: socal Posts: 6,357	I'm afraid to ask about some of the earlier cards as it'll make me want to find them. Makes me realize you have to be really deep to be an Ichiro completionist. Great stuff.

10-05-2020, 11:27 PM	#142
badkarma318 Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 680	Fun fact for those who have truly authentic Ichiro game worn jerseys or game worn jersey cards: Before EVERY SINGLE GAME he played, he would sit in front of his locker with a small pair of scissors trimming off every little stray thread. That seemingly small act speaks to his precision and attention to detail in all things.

11-18-2020, 07:56 PM	#145
5pujols5 Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 990	This is a great thread! Ichiro is on the all time list for sure! I was lucky enough to pick up a set of game used wrist bands not too long ago. His stuff is expensive, but still under valued IMO. Great thread all!!

11-19-2020, 02:15 AM	#146
ichirorox Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,353 ichirorox ichirorox	WHO HERE HAS THE 2001 SP AUTHENTIC ICHIRO CHIROGRAPHY AUTO /100 or /25 for me?!?!?!

11-20-2020, 12:25 PM	#149
badkarma318 Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 680	Oldmanalan's Topps PROJECT 2020 Ichiro Card is live, and it is a beauty: https://www.topps.com/cards-collecti...ldmanalan.html I love the Ukiyo-e touches, definitely a card worthy of such an icon.