Impressive Interest in Ozzie RC PSA 10

70ToppsFanatic · January 10, 2012 4:53AM

A lot of interest in this pop 4 GEM. Very impressive.

Link

Foo3112 · January 10, 2012 4:56AM

Thats a nice card but why spend over $4 grand for it. Its not like its a Mantle or Ruth or something to that caliber. Its just an Ozzie Smith Card. Price doesnt even fluctuate these days.

It must be good to be rich.

mdkuom · January 10, 2012 5:00AM

Here are the last three PSA 10 sales
7/6/10 eBay $7,850.00
2/7/09 eBay $6,500.00
10/1/08 Mile High $6,483.65

MantleMarisFordBerra · January 10, 2012 5:02AM

That is one beautiful card.

ThoseBackPages · January 10, 2012 5:04AM

Wow, that is a beautiful card indeed!

kingbeeswax · January 10, 2012 5:11AM

Great card and hard to find centered!

Garabaldi · January 10, 2012 5:20AM

Very nice

brianwintersfan · January 10, 2012 5:36AM

<< Thats a nice card but why spend over $4 grand for it. Its not like its a Mantle or Ruth or something to that caliber. Its just an Ozzie Smith Card. Price doesnt even fluctuate these days.

It must be good to be rich. >>

One must understand the power of the PSA Set Registry to get why low pop cards sell for so much.

cwazzy · January 10, 2012 5:47AM

<< Thats a nice card but why spend over $4 grand for it. Its not like its a Mantle or Ruth or something to that caliber. Its just an Ozzie Smith Card. Price doesnt even fluctuate these days.

It must be good to be rich. >>

Not everyone collects Mantle or Ruth. Ozzie has a HUGE following and I know many people that would LOVE to have that card in a 10. And it's not just Ozzie collectors. HOF rookie collectors would be after that card. So you have a low pop card that appeals to a large number of people and many of them have plenty of money to spare.

Darin · January 10, 2012 5:57AM

Nice goudey charley gehringer card too.

"Each of the four corners stand at the precipice of the next grading tier"

I'm going to start describing my cards that way.

70ToppsFanatic · January 10, 2012 5:58AM

Originally I was thinking of making a run at it, but seeing how far it has come and how quickly it got there I think I can survive with my 9.

Foo3112 · January 10, 2012 5:59AM

One must understand the power of the PSA Set Registry to get why low pop cards sell for so much.

Youre absolutely correct. I just got back into the hobby around 6 months ago and Ive gotta be honest when I say I am floored when I see this kind of stuff sell for as much. Amazed is actually more like it.

Im not in grading my cards (not that I have anything that will truly fetch a lot except 1 guaranteed and that one I bought graded) but maybe I should reconsider getting a PSA subscription. It it worth it? I dont plan on ever selling my cards so would you guys recommend it for someone such as myself?

70ToppsFanatic · January 10, 2012 6:01AM

<< One must understand the power of the PSA Set Registry to get why low pop cards sell for so much.

Youre absolutely correct. I just got back into the hobby around 6 months ago and Ive gotta be honest when I say I am floored when I see this kind of stuff sell for as much. Amazed is actually more like it.

Im not in grading my cards (not that I have anything that will truly fetch a lot except 1 guaranteed and that one I bought graded) but maybe I should reconsider getting a PSA subscription. It it worth it? I dont plan on ever selling my cards so would you guys recommend it for someone such as myself? >>

Now that the pop report is free you can piggyback with people here any time when you want to submit (assuming you dont run into a thief). Thus, unless you plan on creating
a registry set I don't see much advantage in buying the subscription for many people who used to do it.

psychump · January 10, 2012 6:28AM

I will bet there is 50 not subbed

JustinsShoebox · January 10, 2012 6:47AM

That card is awesome!

Estil · January 10, 2012 7:01AM

<< Thats a nice card but why spend over $4 grand for it. Its not like its a Mantle or Ruth or something to that caliber. Its just an Ozzie Smith Card. Price doesnt even fluctuate these days.

It must be good to be rich. >>

How many Mantles and Ruths have such major centering issues that make getting a 10 next to impossible even if the card is otherwise totally flawless?

On that note, the 1984 Donruss Joe Carter RC has centering issues just as bad if not worse than Ozzie; how many PSA 10s (if any) are going around and what's the going rate for one?

Foo3112 · January 10, 2012 7:07AM

Thats true, but If had those funds, Im not sure I would go towards an Ozzie (nothing against him because who doesnt really like Ozzie) but I guess its more for those die hard collectors that must have that hard to find gem added to their collection. If anything, that seems like quite a great investment if someone were to hold on to it for about 10 more years. Kinda makes you wanna go out and buy a wax box or 2 of 1979 Topps and see if youre feeling lucky.

CW · January 10, 2012 7:47AM

That's one of those cards whose image brings back a few childhood
memories....

I also remember a few years ago when this card was only a pop 1.

To each his own, but I'd rather just spend the cash on a nice psa 8 or 9.

Dpeck100 · January 10, 2012 8:07AM

I am assuming you were joking comparing the Joe Carter to the Ozzie Smith.

Joe Carter PSA 10

There are 95 PSA 10's of the Joe Carter out of 1,349 in the population report. There are 4 out of 4,614 of the Ozzie Smith in a PSA 10. Those cards are miles apart both in quantity and price.

ThoseBackPages · January 10, 2012 8:49AM

<< I am assuming you were joking comparing the Joe Carter to the Ozzie Smith.

Joe Carter PSA 10

There are 95 PSA 10's of the Joe Carter out of 1,349 in the population report. There are 4 out of 4,614 of the Ozzie Smith in a PSA 10. Those cards are miles apart both in quantity and price. >>

but of those 95, how many have near 50/50 centering? that was the point he was making i believe

ThoseBackPages · January 10, 2012 8:51AM

Also, keep in mind fellas that this PSA 10 Ozzie Smith rookie and whos bidding on it probably have little to do with Ozzie Smith.

It comes down to The Registry. For those of you not familiar with it, it's probably best to stay that way

But if you are curious, some of the heavy hitters like to collect this set in as close to "PSA 10" that is possible

"Post War HOF RC Collection"

Linky

Dpeck100 · January 10, 2012 8:57AM

Thanks for posting that link. I can see that driving a purchase of this card for sure.

The Ozzie Smith rookie is one of the marque cards from the past 35 years and with the vast majority having centering problems this is true diamond in the rough.

I am anxious to see what this goes for.

TheCARDKid · January 10, 2012 9:31AM

Out of all the cards PSA has graded, 4 is pretty low. How many psa 10 Henderson rookies exist? Or the Molitor/Trammel.

Dpeck100 · January 10, 2012 9:35AM

Henderson is 10 out of 11,045

Dpeck100 · January 10, 2012 9:39AM

Molitor and Trammell 13 out of 3,966.

corvette1340 · January 10, 2012 9:46AM

Spence hasn't gotten the '87 Fleer Larkin PSA 10 yet? What a lightweight.

thunderdan · January 10, 2012 10:03AM

Roll the bones, Tommy. You know you want it.

Dpeck100 · January 10, 2012 10:08AM

$4,560 and climbing. This is a good investment card for sure. With a 1/10 of 1% current population of 10's this is going to be a strong card for ever.

thunderdan · January 10, 2012 10:13AM

david, you too. Don't be afraid to lay it down.

Edited to add: No, this is not my card. Burgundy, maybe...but not me.

Dpeck100 · January 10, 2012 10:30AM

Thunderdan I will leave it to you big dogs. This card belongs in a high end baseball card collection.

I did have a PSA 8 OC I sold recently for peanuts on EBAY. If I ever get a wild hair I would not mind this and a Henderson in a PSA 9. Both are very cool cards for sure.

What is the hammer price on this? Any predictions?

70ToppsFanatic · January 10, 2012 10:44AM

<< Thunderdan I will leave it to you big dogs. This card belongs in a high end baseball card collection.

I did have a PSA 8 OC I sold recently for peanuts on EBAY. If I ever get a wild hair I would not mind this and a Henderson in a PSA 9. Both are very cool cards for sure.

What is the hammer price on this? Any predictions? >>

My guess is around $8100 with buyer's premium.

Toro · January 10, 2012 10:46AM

<< Kinda makes you wanna go out and buy a wax box or 2 of 1979 Topps and see if youre feeling lucky. >>

We all wish it was that easy... a beauty of a card!

Dpeck100 · January 10, 2012 10:56AM

What is wild is you only have a 5% chance of a PSA 9. I think if Foo checks the pop reports he will see that you might have better chances of winning the low end lottery then pulling and subbing a PSA 10.

This is a crazy tough card in high grade.

ThoseBackPages · January 10, 2012 11:07AM

where the heck is Paul (BBG)? Hes the expert on '79s!

Dpeck100 · January 10, 2012 11:15AM

He might being staying quite and putting in a bid on this Gem. After looking at the auction in more detail this bad boy has over 15 days to go!

Toro · January 10, 2012 11:27AM

I'm surprised there hasn't been a BBG sighting in this thread

bigreddog · January 10, 2012 11:39AM

Sucker born every minute

Dpeck100 · January 23, 2012 11:39AM

I think this is amazing to see a price this strong.

Just think if one bought this card just a few years ago for less then 5k.

BBG any idea what a realistic final price looks like on this?

Dpeck100 · January 23, 2012 11:48AM

I think it is exciting when cards sell for what seems to most as high prices.

These type of events are good for the hobby and if cards from the more modern era have the potential to be very expensive one day it is these ultra rare Gem's.

Obviously the current price is expensive but if the population of these does not increase longer term this could get a lot more expensive.

aconte · January 23, 2012 12:11PM

Where is fkw at? His commentary right about now would be classic after seeing the dollars this card is fetching so far!

aconte

Dpeck100 · January 25, 2012 9:54PM

Just over 12 hours to go. I am anxious to see what this goes for.

TonyC · January 25, 2012 10:09PM

I understand the power of the registry, and I know this card is extremely tricky when it comes to centering, but over $10,000 with the buyer's premium for a non-"vintage" base rookie card is baffling.

fiveniner · January 25, 2012 10:21PM

NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!

thehallmark · January 25, 2012 10:46PM

<< I understand the power of the registry, and I know this card is extremely tricky when it comes to centering, but over $10,000 with the buyer's premium for a non-"vintage" base rookie card is baffling. >>

One of the hardest gems in the hobby and it is a HOF RC of a guy who played on a public team. It may not be vintage but 1979 was 33 years ago. I'd be baffled if this card DIDN'T get to $10k w/ premium.

70ToppsFanatic · January 26, 2012 9:55AM

<< Less than half an hour left.

$10,755.00 >>

I won't be bumping it in extended bidding

Dpeck100 · January 26, 2012 10:15AM

Rare Cards are in a major bull market!!!

The demand for physical assets is very high!!

I can't wait to see the hammer price on this as all expectations have been shattered and this means you could see a crazy price!

nightcrawler · January 26, 2012 10:30AM

<< 

<< Less than half an hour left.

$10,755.00 >>

I won't be bumping it in extended bidding

>>

Is this your card Dave? No really, is it?

Dpeck100 · January 26, 2012 10:32AM

No way not even close.

I have no cards in this price range or even close.

miconelegacy · January 26, 2012 10:38AM

I don't understand. There are a few cards at their auction that are selling for hundreds more than the same card is on EBay right now.

Why is that?

82 Traded Ripken PSA 10

65 Carlton PSA 9

I could be missing something.

nightcrawler · January 26, 2012 10:39AM

<< No way not even close.

I have no cards in this price range or even close. >>

I was talking to the other Dave.

jeffcbay · January 26, 2012 10:42AM

<< I don't understand. There are a few cards at their auction that are selling for hundreds more than the same card is on EBay right now.

Why is that?

82 Traded Ripken PSA 10

65 Carlton PSA 9

I could be missing something. >>

Holy Ripken!!

Impressive Interest in Ozzie RC PSA 10

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