Barry Bonds 1987 Donruss Opening Day Error (edit - Grade In!)

frankhardy

I just bought a collection. In it was a 1987 Donruss Opening Day Barry Bonds Error w/ Johnny Ray on the front. Since I have no use for it, I need some help. What would y'all do?

Sell now raw?

Send to PSA for the $13 special hoping for a 9, then sell?

Send to PSA and try to time it for #715?

Sell raw and wait for #715?


I believe it has a great shot at a 9 with near perfect centering and nice corners.

Also, does anybody have any idea how many are out there? I couldn't find any on Ebay in completed or current auctions.

Your assistence would be appreicated. Thanks.

ldferg

slab and sell...now

Tedw9

It's an error, so therefor its worthless. Package that useless card up and send it to me, ASAP!


J/K, if you really do not want it and think it will grade high, why not give it a try and see if you can make some money back. As for when to sell, it's hard to say. I'm kind of interested in seeing how the market reacts when/if he passes the Babe.

frankhardy

I forgot to ask - any guesses on what it will go for on eBay?

PSA 9?

PSA 8?

raw?

phreakydancin

<< <i>Also, does anybody have any idea how many are out there? >>

PSA pop report shows (37) PSA8, (22) PSA9, (2) PSA10

bsfastball

I would put a 9 in the $500-$800 range. I'd be interested in it.

frankhardy

bsfastball,

Here is a scan of the card. Are you interested in it raw, or after grading?

bsfastball

Get that puppy graded and put it on the 'bay. Looks like you have a decent shot at a 9.

Allen

Did the seller of the collection know what it was? Get it BGS graded and sell.....

frankhardy

Yes, he did know what it was, but he didn't have any idea what it was worth (nor did I). He said he it had been a long time since he looked it up.

No BGS though.

Allen

I think BGS on that card would get you more money.

ArnyVee

Looks like a strong 8 with an outside shot at a 9. Either way, I would slab and sell for sure.

bjork73

I second the BGS recommendation... after 1981 or so BGS cards tend to sell for quite a bit more than a PSA card in the same grade. Whether or not this SHOULD be happening is another subject altogether but it is what it is

onlyanumber

slab it and 'bay it. the $13 5 day turnaround would be well worth it.

yankeeno7

Get it graded by PRO and put a "buy it now" for 1000.00

Would that be bad advice????

Seriously, get the bad boy graded by PSA and sell now! I wouldnt risk any further steroid scandal to lose on!

ldferg

i agree with bjork...

GlynRParson

i go with grade it and sell it. send 5 day $13 then wait till hes near 715 and list i would put on for a wekk or 5 days once he got to 712 or 713 depending on the rate he hits them this year he swung decent yesterday even though he was 1/4.

frankhardy

<< <i>i go with grade it and sell it. send 5 day $13 then wait till hes near 715 and list i would put on for a wekk or 5 days once he got to 712 or 713 depending on the rate he hits them this year he swung decent yesterday even though he was 1/4. >>




That is actually the way I am leaning. I just sent it off today.

onlyanumber

Please keep us updated with what it grades and when you list it. I for one am curious how this one works out for you. SMR for a 9 is $900, but I think that is low considering how tough that card is to find.

frankhardy

I will. I sent it to PSA for the 5 day special. Hopefully, I will get my grade next week.

jmbkb4

<< <i>I think BGS on that card would get you more money. >>


Allen's right, for better or worse.

bsfastball

Well, if it comes back an 8.5, it certainly wont be worth more there. I think PSA is the better bet here, cause that doesnt look like an 8.

Allen

If it comes back an 8.5 you crack and go to PSA and your out $20. If it comes back a BGS 9 then you have increased the hammer price substantually.

frankhardy

This ain't mine, but this will give us an idea on how much one would bring.


Link to Ebay auction

frankhardy

My grade is in. Check it out!


LINE # CERT # CARD CARD CO. CARD # CARD NAME VARIETY GRADE
1 40444817 1987 DONRUSS OPEN.DAY 163 BARRY BONDS DARK JERSEY-JOHNNY RAY 8
2 40444818 2001 FLEER 451 ALBERT PUJOLS N/A 10

Date Received: 04/06/2006
Date of Grades Posted: 04/12/2006
Date Shipped: No Date Specified

Brian48

<< <i>My grade is in. Check it out!


LINE # CERT # CARD CARD CO. CARD # CARD NAME VARIETY GRADE
1 40444817 1987 DONRUSS OPEN.DAY 163 BARRY BONDS DARK JERSEY-JOHNNY RAY 8
2 40444818 2001 FLEER 451 ALBERT PUJOLS N/A 10

Date Received: 04/06/2006
Date of Grades Posted: 04/12/2006
Date Shipped: No Date Specified >>



Yeah, I think it was fairly graded to me. It looked like a PSA 7 - 8.

frankhardy

Ebay Link

ToppsCo1lector

I've been in the hobby for some time now on and off, and this is the first time I've seen this card is a long while. Get that money buddy, btw how much did you snipe it for?

frankhardy

I didn't get it off of Ebay. I bought it locally, and sent it to PSA just a couple of weeks ago.

schr1st

Either your link isn't working, or your auction was ended by eBay.



<< <i>Ebay Link >>

frankhardy

I know. I just got home from church, and noticed that Ebay had removed it because of "keyword spamming". In other words, because I was advertising other auctions in my description. I did not know that you couldn't do that. I think that's a stupid rule. Anyway, I have now relisted it. Here is the link.

Bonds Error Auction