What is a fair price for a 1/1 base parallel for a player that is not a star?

[JWBlue]

Specifically this card.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/37630769939...torefresh=true

[hermanotarjeta]

$60-$80.

But the dealer probably wants $120.

[JWBlue]

Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

$60-$80.

But the dealer probably wants $120.

I am looking at comps but not sure I trust the sales are legit.

A Maeda sold for $140. Andrew B. $125.

[oldgoldy97]

Just from the name I can tell the seller is shady.

[OhioLawyerF5]

www.whatismycardworth.com

It's a 1/1. If you want it, what are you willing to spend to get it?

[ThoseBackPages]

150 seems fair.

thats pretty much the price of a hobby box

buy it

[bub838]

Originally Posted by JWBlue

I am looking at comps but not sure I trust the sales are legit.

A Maeda sold for $140. Andrew B. $125.

Unfortunately, according to terapeak that Maeda is in fact legit. Based on comps if I was the seller I'd take $100.

[JWBlue]

Originally Posted by bub838

Unfortunately, according to terapeak that Maeda is in fact legit. Based on comps if I was the seller I'd take $100.

Thanks for confirming that.

What about the Andrew B.?

[towerymt]

I'd start at about $40.

I think a Platinum 1/1 parallel would be worth more than that 1/1...is that a new parallel this year? (just checked...several 1/1s now, and "platinum holofoil" )

I bought a Platinum no-name RC out of 2024 series 2 that was listed for $299. I offered $120 and the seller accepted. But it's the Platinum. I wouldn't have offered that much for a different 1/1.

I see a 2025 Platinum Holofoil Josh Naylor auctioned $92. I'd be looking to get that Beck (which isn't the Platinum Holofoil, I realize), for less than that. $50 would be great.

[JWBlue]

Originally Posted by towerymt

I'd start at about $40.

I think a Platinum 1/1 parallel would be worth more than that 1/1...is that a new parallel this year? (just checked...several 1/1s now, and "platinum holofoil" )

I bought a Platinum no-name RC out of 2024 series 2 that was listed for $299. I offered $120 and the seller accepted. But it's the Platinum. I wouldn't have offered that much for a different 1/1.

I see a 2025 Platinum Holofoil Josh Naylor auctioned $92. I'd be looking to get that Beck (which isn't the Platinum Holofoil, I realize), for less than that. $50 would be great.

New this season. Spring Training Black Foilboard 1/1.

I think the fact they are new to 2025 are contributing to the high prices.

In a year that is probably a $20.00 card.

I will wait it out.

[bub838]

Originally Posted by JWBlue

Thanks for confirming that.

What about the Andrew B.?

Didn't see it

[towerymt]

Originally Posted by JWBlue

New this season. Spring Training Black Foilboard 1/1.

I think the fact they are new to 2025 are contributing to the high prices.

In a year that is probably a $20.00 card.

I will wait it out.

I offered $40. It didn't get auto-rejected. It did get declined (no counter offer). I am done. I like testing my theories. I wasn't trying to buy it and resell it to you.

I actually had a thought after I sent the offer that maybe this wasn't even a card you were trying to buy, and just an example of one for the sake of this question.

[hermanotarjeta]

Originally Posted by towerymt

I offered $40. It didn't get auto-rejected. It did get declined (no counter offer). I am done. I like testing my theories. I wasn't trying to buy it and resell it to you.

I actually had a thought after I sent the offer that maybe this wasn't even a card you were trying to buy, and just an example of one for the sake of this question.

There are guys who are motivated to sell and there are guys who aren’t.

Not giving you a counteroffer tells me he’s not motivated to sell.

He wants $100+

[base set]

I collect 12 year old Platinums. If multiple cards of those were listed on 99¢ auctions and truly ‘allowed to ride’ - i.e. not shilled repeatedly in an endless attempt to wring 10 more dollars out of a two digit card, the auctions would likely finish variably at $50 plus one die roll times $10, i.e. $60 to $110.

In Olden Times, the Topps Baseball set had just the one 1/1 Platinum, “There can be only One” - no, wait, let’s make a sequel (printing plates, though I dunno which came first, Platinums or plates. But now, it’s no, wait, let’s make a whole TV series.

I didn’t know there were additional 1/1 cards in Topps Baseball now. So, a question - how many different 1/1 cards are there, derived from the base card?

I also keep meaning to peruse an odds spreadsheet on the random curiosity to know if there is any card in a product that doesn’t have a 1/1 “version,” but ain’t nobody got time for that.

[f2tornado]

Originally Posted by towerymt

I'd start at about $40.

Originally Posted by JWBlue

In a year that is probably a $20.00 card.

My exactly thoughts. The current asking price might be more reasonable for a random Yankees or Red Sox player.

[atk825]

I don't think anything under $150 is absurd. You will get these at auction for cheaper and it's sort of a secondary 1/1 but it's the only one of that. If you really want it, it's not that big of a deal to pay for.

[hermanotarjeta]

I like to think about what BIN price I would hit or what counteroffer price the dealer gives that I would be satisfied with when deciding how much I would pay.

If this card was up at $59.99, it would probably be gone by now.

If you are waiting for $20, I’m not sure it will ever get that low as the player himself or a friend/relative or team collector would likely snag it before it hits $20.

Besides, he still has some post-hype potential.

[JWBlue]

Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

Besides, he still has some post-hype potential.

There is certainly star potential with him.

He also could go on a massive hot streak next season, make the All-Star team, and that card could sell for $100.

Someone awhile ago posted on here that they never understood why people overpriced their cards on eBay. He came to the realization that cards could sell for a lot more at a future date with a breakout.

[hermanotarjeta]

Originally Posted by JWBlue

There is certainly star potential with him.

He also could go on a massive hot streak next season, make the All-Star team, and that card could sell for $100.

Right now is as low as any Major League Baseball franchise can get - be glad you’re not competing against any hot teams!

If the Rockies were winning right now, that card would likely be settled soon.

[hermanotarjeta]

If we were talking about a relief pitcher who was sent back to the minors or out of baseball, then $20 would be more realistic.

This guy is not hobby ded.

[DR Murph]

[QUOTE=ThoseBackPages;19924215]150 seems fair.

thats pretty much the price of a hobby box

This is the way.

[msink28]

I think it's fine. Certainly not horrendous for a card like that.

Maybe $100-120 would be more in line. But he's a young guy with potential.

[backtothe50s]

Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

Just from the name I can tell the seller is shady.

what makes you say that?

Edit: Disregard, I just saw the seller has 29 negative feedbacks!

[Tom789]

I recollect paying about $60 for a 2021 Topps common platinum 1/1 last year.

[whitmm]

Originally Posted by backtothe50s

what makes you say that?

Edit: Disregard, I just saw the seller has 29 negative feedbacks!

I think it was the MN in the username.

I looked at the negatives. One buyer left 8 negatives because he didn't combine shipping. Also looks like he's got the worst post office around, lots of "lost" packages.