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Ken Griffey Jr AUTO $4,000.00????

parker95parker95 Posts: 785
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I know Ken Griffey Jr is a Hall of Famer, but I had no idea this card would be worth so much -- did you???

Ken Griffey Jr AUTOGRAPH

Craig in Texas
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    slantycouchslantycouch Posts: 1,704 ✭✭✭
    People love their buybacks.
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    schr1stschr1st Posts: 1,677 ✭✭
    Why does your URL go to http://card2.mytoppscards.com/ , then redirect to eBay?



    << <i>I know Ken Griffey Jr is a Hall of Famer, but I had no idea this card would be worth so much -- did you???

    Ken Griffey Jr AUTOGRAPH

    Craig in Texas >>

    Who is Rober Maris?
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    BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
    That seller was using a stolen photograph of that card and when questioned on it, he wouldn't give a reason.
    Collector of most things Frank Thomas. www.BigHurtHOF.com
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    lsutigers1973lsutigers1973 Posts: 11,093 ✭
    That card is a typical new product fad. This time next year you will be able to buy one for about $200.
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    joestalinjoestalin Posts: 12,473 ✭✭


    << <i>That card is a typical new product fad. This time next year you will be able to buy one for about $200. >>



    You know little about Griff collectors. It might even sell for more next year if you can believe that. Grif collectors are rabid, doesn't always make
    sense, but it is good for us when we pull something high end and get good coin for it!

    Kevin
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    lsutigers1973lsutigers1973 Posts: 11,093 ✭


    << <i>You know little about Griff collectors. >>



    You know nothing about anything not related to Heritage or blowing horns.
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    joestalinjoestalin Posts: 12,473 ✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>You know little about Griff collectors. >>



    You know nothing about anything not related to Heritage or blowing horns. >>



    Actually I know quite a bit about modern cards, that is what I collect, if that makes you mad then I am sorry. Over the past 4 years Griffey has outsold
    every player in baseball...better than Bonds, better than Arod, and better than Jeter. Nomo might be the only exception believe it or not.

    I dont' know much about vintage, but Im learning everyday here, its a great place to be....even you might learn something!

    Cheers

    Kevin
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    IchiroDeportedIchiroDeported Posts: 1,610 ✭
    oh snap. Bill you got served!
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    justmichaeljustmichael Posts: 1,048
    +1 for a classic South Park episode.
    Mike
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    MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭


    << <i>Nomo might be the only exception believe it or not. >>

    image
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    justmichaeljustmichael Posts: 1,048
    Rare Nomo inserts fetch insane prices.A Nomo Crusade #1/25 just went for over $1000.
    Mike
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    larryallen73larryallen73 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭✭
    Fools and their money....
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    joestalinjoestalin Posts: 12,473 ✭✭


    << <i>Fools and their money.... >>



    autograph of a future autograph on his best rookie card...

    52 topps card of some nobody PSA 8....

    another mans junk is another mans.....
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    KnopflerKnopfler Posts: 783 ✭✭✭
    Griffey Auto = 1000 shares of Citi!
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    joestalinjoestalin Posts: 12,473 ✭✭


    << <i>Griffey Auto = 1000 shares of Citi! >>



    LMAO

    yeah but one is heading up and the other down
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    philipjgoldenphilipjgolden Posts: 256
    Hey - question on this topic. I have a buyback auto Dan Marino card this is 7/9 or something like that. Is this also ridiculously valuable? It's an SP. Actually, I have 4 of these, but this one (I think) is supposed to be the best one. I was hoping for like 500 bucks, but maybe I'm not understanding the market. ??
    yabbadabbadoo
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    PoppaJPoppaJ Posts: 2,818 ✭


    << <i>Hey - question on this topic. I have a buyback auto Dan Marino card this is 7/9 or something like that. Is this also ridiculously valuable? It's an SP. Actually, I have 4 of these, but this one (I think) is supposed to be the best one. I was hoping for like 500 bucks, but maybe I'm not understanding the market. ?? >>



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    Philip,

    I have NO idea but I did find THIS!.

    If this is a similar card, you could watch to see what happens...

    PoppaJ
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    philipjgoldenphilipjgolden Posts: 256
    HAH! That's my card. That's why I was asking. Thanks
    yabbadabbadoo
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    lsutigers1973lsutigers1973 Posts: 11,093 ✭


    << <i>Actually I know quite a bit about modern cards, that is what I collect, if that makes you mad then I am sorry. Over the past 4 years Griffey has outsold
    every player in baseball...better than Bonds, better than Arod, and better than Jeter. >>



    Surely a modern expert like yourself would know that thanks to steroids, comparing Griffey to Bonds or Arod is moronic. However, feel free to find a few identical certified auto cards from the same set where Griffey outsold Jeter or Arod. I checked eBay recent sales. It appears Arod autos, even those that ended after the steroid news came out, clearly outsold Jeter.
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    joestalinjoestalin Posts: 12,473 ✭✭
    You are basing your theory on one ebay search?

    LMAO

    JS
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    divecchiadivecchia Posts: 6,527 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I could see $500, but almost $4,000...

    Way too much....Donato
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    SidePocketSidePocket Posts: 2,901 ✭✭✭
    Somebody paid $4k with that scan?

    "Molon Labe"

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    BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Somebody paid $4k with that scan? >>



    lol it's not a scan...its a stolen picture of a card that they don't have in hand...I'm familiar with the collector who actually purchased that very card a couple of weeks ago...oddly enough, for less than half the price and with a better scan in the original auction.

    The whole auction is very odd.
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    SidePocketSidePocket Posts: 2,901 ✭✭✭
    I'm confused - was it a fraudulent sale?

    "Molon Labe"

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    ElToroLocoElToroLoco Posts: 914 ✭
    That is a high price for a buyback auto of his 1989 Upper Deck card. The first buyback of the Kid, I believe back in 1999, were running $1200 or so. The fact of the matter is, the quantity is just increasing as the years go on. I think there were 99 back then, I'm quite sure there are 3 times as many. So for it to sell for $4000, just doesn't sound right. Lastly, PSA/JSA auto graded 89's UD of The Kid are going for $300-400.
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    BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I'm confused - was it a fraudulent sale? >>



    The image used is of a card the seller doesn't own. He convienently half-cropped the serial number, but it's the same card.

    When questioned, the seller wouldn't provide the serial number...so who knows.

    From auction...
    image

    From guy who actually owns the card...
    image
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    NHLfightguyNHLfightguy Posts: 525 ✭✭
    I hope the guy didn't pay for that card. The auction is a scam and who would bid that much on such a poor scan in the first place. Will have to see if any feedback gets left.
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    lsutigers1973lsutigers1973 Posts: 11,093 ✭


    << <i>You are basing your theory on one ebay search? >>



    Yes I am. You claim Griffey outsells Arod, Bonds and even Jeter yet I only use Arod as an example after he admitted to steroid use and Arod outsells Griffey. So much for your superior knowledge of modern cards.
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    StanTheManMusialStanTheManMusial Posts: 2,053
    Well, the 89' UD buyback inserted into 1999 Upper Deck packs was limited to 100 copies, and I know of them selling for as much as $1,900. There was also an 89' UD buy back in Ultimate Collection a couple of years back, and there were 15 copies of that one. I have seen it exceed $2,000 a couple of times. It's safe to say with all the crazy/hardcore Griffey collectors, those buybacks will all remain in the four figure price range. I don't think $4,000 is accurate in the long run, but I would not count out $1,200-$1,500+.

    edit: spell
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    lsutigers1973lsutigers1973 Posts: 11,093 ✭
    Shuddup!!!
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    joestalinjoestalin Posts: 12,473 ✭✭
    nice analysis Stan.....I think with all the Grif hype these past few weeks his cards are on everyones radar...you are right these will soften some...can anyone
    even confirm this auction was legit?

    Kevin
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    rube26105rube26105 Posts: 10,225 ✭✭
    if yoer dumb enuff to buy it, id be dumb enuff to sell it to ya thats for sure, it woudnt be worth that much to me image
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    GonblottGonblott Posts: 1,951 ✭✭
    Another one sold for $4k
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    PopaznsupastarPopaznsupastar Posts: 49
    Wow that's amazing. I don't even think the AROD 1994 SP Buy back goes for $4k~ I believe Rose City has the #13 (arod jersey number) at least it is on their AD that they have with SMR.
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    mexisarmexisar Posts: 394


    << <i>Why does your URL go to http://card2.mytoppscards.com/ , then redirect to eBay?



    << <i>I know Ken Griffey Jr is a Hall of Famer, but I had no idea this card would be worth so much -- did you???

    Ken Griffey Jr AUTOGRAPH

    Craig in Texas >>

    >>

    the link is an ebay rover link , so when we click....
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    digicatdigicat Posts: 8,551 ✭✭
    So, 95% of this card's value is in the fact that UD took it out of circulation, got it signed, then put it back into circulation with a number and a little certificate?
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    StanTheManMusialStanTheManMusial Posts: 2,053


    << <i>So, 95% of this card's value is in the fact that UD took it out of circulation, got it signed, then put it back into circulation with a number and a little certificate? >>



    You got it.... Or then again, maybe they fired the presses back up and printed more. I have a friend who is an ex-employee of Upper Deck, and he claims that he knows for a fact that they printed more 1989 Upper Deck cards in 1990. Who knows... but as long as I have known the guy, he has been an honest person. I have no reason to doubt what he told me.
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