Mike Tyson rookie (boxing)

eagles33

Mike Tyson panini finally popped up on ebay. I thought i would get it for around 20 bucks. I ended up losing the auction someone sniped it for 82 bucks. I couldn't believe it sold for this much. I've been waiting for a while for one of these to pop up. I even got caught up in the last minute bidding and bid 75 for it. I am a bit confused about the card though. In the pop report psa lists card number 153 as a 1985 panini card. I've seen the same card listed as 1986 and 1987. Does anyone know if there are different variations of card number 153 and it was produced over 3 years. Or is the 1985 a mistake on the pop report? I ended up googling the card and found one listed as 1987 panini for 25 bucks.

jswieton

That is a very cool card. I would love to get one of those signed for my RC collection one day. I really can't believe that it sold for that kind of money.

Dpeck100

I was the guy who won the auction. I waited up until 1 o'clock to win and as you mentioned at the last minute it exploded. I almost quit bidding when you pushed it $50.01 but figured it was a very rare card and might as well pay up. I ended up buying out every website that I could find selling them to bring my cost basis down. I know have 5. I also bought two of the 87 Panini which is more of a body picture and has another athlete on the back. I got both the Italien back and the English back and really don't know if there is a premium either way. I looked every where for information just like you and really did not come to any conclusions. The back of the English card says 1986 so I too wonder if there is an error on PSA part. So far really none of the one's I got will grade mint and I think getting cards graded that you don't think will at least get an 8 or higher is a rip off unless you do a large submission and get them graded as low as $4. I don't know if this card will sell anytime soon for what I paid for it but I am not concerned. I think the card that pictures a Rookie Kid Dynamite will be valuable at some point. My primary focus has been the 82 Wrestling All Stars and continue to work on building the best set I can. In the PSA set registry I have my set.


Take care

eagles33

I thought it was a shell bid because i got a second chance offer from the seller for 81 bucks. I ended up buying one for 12 dollars after a google search. The card isn't mint but thats fine with me. My guess is that psa made an error and the card is from 86 not 85. Collecting these panini cards is tough because they don't pop up on ebay too often. sometimes they go very cheap but sometimes you get into a bidding war with one other person who has also been waiting for the card. I think over time some of these cards will increase in value. Especially HOFer rookies.

Dpeck100

I had never looked for it and decided to do a search for Mike Tyson. I saw it and thought it would be a hidden gem. I did the same with the Hogan and Flair rookies and was trying to strike gold again. I think Tyson cards are long term winners as he was the best heavyweight of my generation and there is very little supply. I just got in the mail the two 87 ones and they are cards. They look good which I was pleased to see. He probably did the second chance offer becuase he was stunned I paid so much. I am not worried about it. The person who should be worried are the morons bidding up the two Strasburg cards.

billwaltonsbeard

I'll bet neither one of you could last two minutes in his world.

Dpeck100

I bet you are right.

RedHeart54

For those of you who own these Tysons I hope you'll post scans.

Dpeck100

I tried to attach them. The second year Tyson is just a similar copy for reference.

Dpeck100

I think this will have them.

eagles33

The tyson I got for 12 bucks has crease on the top left corner. You prob got the card I originally tried to buy for 29 bucks. After I made the purchase I got an email sayong the card I boight was no longer in stock but he had one in lesser condition for 12. The 87 card is very cool too. Good move on the hogan and flair 82 cards. They have been selling raw for around 75 bucks lately. I used to see them arouind 20 a year two ago bit never pulled the trigger.

Dpeck100

Yes I did buy it from that site the second the auction ended. I have an 82 PSA 9 Hogan, PSA 8 Hogan, and a PSA 8 Flair. In total I have 5 Hogans and 6 Flair's. I am up to about 900 of the cards from all 3 sets with Iron Skeik BGS 9.5, Jesse Ventura BGS 9.5 (just bought), Bruno Samartino PSA 10, Junk Yard Dog PSA 10, Dusty Rhodes PSA 9. These are just a few of the good graded one's. I have 23 graded cards from all 3 sets. I always looking to pick these cards up on the cheap or fair value if it is a big star in great condition.

Dpeck100

This thread is what caused me to join this message board.


Fun to look back in the past.

Big80s

I wish there were more boxing threads on these boards. I really enjoy the people here, but I think there are only a few of us that give a rip about boxing cards.

Dpeck100

It is a small market but if you want growth you must get interested in unknown items. This card is just now becoming interesting.