Anyone that trims cards, sells them, grades them, sells them while knowing and not disclosing is just plain rotten IMO. It's a nasty part of this industry. Thankfully I have only had a couple of bad seeds.
Kobe Bryant? I have some of his rookies somewhere, can't find the scans right now. These I pulled myself last year out of cases I ripped. I did really well with the cases. I opened 1.5 Cases of National Treasures Basketball. I pulled 2 John Wall Auto's, one I got graded at the National came back a 9.5. At the time it was the second 9.5 to sell on Ebay. Rick sold it I believe for $2600, plus the other Wall raw sold for $1500. Sold off the other two boxes. Just 4 boxes per case, and 8 cards per box. I got the cases for $1500 each. I still have one here. So I was up a grand before all the other cards. I still have to sort through those. I have hundreds of cards to get graded.
So anyway these 5 Kobe's are Redemptions from National Treasures and Gold Standard. Yes I really did pull 4 Kobe Redemption Auto's plus the two Wall RC's out of 1.5 cases. I did very well, hence the reason I stopped halfway into the 2nd case. I had a really good streak last year with cases. I am sure you will remember the Orange Harper Auto my buddy and I pulled. Sell now, wait, sell later, idiot!!! lol, that was funny people where more stressed about than I was. It paid for 2 Chrome cases, I was pretty happy. Plus Harper and Goldschmidt PSA 10 regular issue cards did Awesome!!! Will be doing it again this year with the next up and comers.
There were a couple members who I walked through grading out cases of regular issue product. Fun stuff. Take a $5 card turn it into $20/$25... With modern cards usually with the PSA 9 you will get your money back for the grading fees etc. It's the 10's that you double, triple, quadruple or more your money on. I was floating at about 65% rate of PSA 10's for modern cards.
Anyway here are the 5... What's great is they are straight from Panini, so they are in as best condition as they could. The only BGS cards I've graded in the last 3 years was the Wall NT at the National and a Jordan Auto I pulled. I always use PSA.... modern or not...
2011 Panini Gold Standard Purple Jersey 24K Auto 6/99
2011 National Treasures Kobe Auto All-NBA 74/99
2011 National Treasures Kobe Auto 2,000's All Decade 20/25. This should do well...
2011 National Treasures Colossal Jersey Auto 13/20
2011 National Treasures NBA Gear 4 Color Jersey Patch Auto #D 47/49
So those are my Kobe Auto's from last year. I will probably grade them all and sell them, maybe keep one or two if it pulls a 10.
All this modern crap..... All these darn Jersey, Auto's with stickers, Serial #'d, Patch, 4 Color Crap!!!! Lol, sometimes I think so. I started uploading my certs for my 1977 set. It moved right up to #18 all time only 30% into it, avg 8.5 or something I forget. I will post a few Beasts that were recently won, along with about 50 PSA 10's, a few 1/1's and low pops.
I also have a partial 72 set in all PSA 9, partial meaning like 15%.
The other set I started is the 56 in PSA 6 or better. I am 20% into it, and here are a few of the key cards...
I had picked this up recently... Orange #D/25
If Brady wins his 4th, well then I will be one happy camper. If he doesn't, I am one happy camper. This card is sweet. #D only 15/100...
I lied, sorry forgot about this one. I did win this recently. It's a beaut and #D 24/49 his Jersey #!!!
This guy is kinda of a big deal right????? #D 20/25
And I had to have this one. Just love the picture, the card, the pose, and well, the 1/1....
That's all for tonight, tomorrow is another day. Thanks for looking and I hope you enjoy!!!
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
So your the one that bought that 77 Topps Yount. Congratulations on a great looking card. I talked to Matt Huppertz and he had a very good reason he decided to sell it. I think he's a real class act.
<< <i>So your the one that bought that 77 Topps Yount. Congratulations on a great looking card. I talked to Matt Huppertz and he had a very good reason he decided to sell it. I think he's a real class act. >>
I've dealt with Matt in the past and he's one of the best around. In fact, when he beat me out for the 10, he gave me a good deal on his 9 from in a buy/trade deal because I had a Yount card he needed. Hopefully his reasons for selling weren't too serious.
<< <i>So your the one that bought that 77 Topps Yount. Congratulations on a great looking card. I talked to Matt Huppertz and he had a very good reason he decided to sell it. I think he's a real class act. >>
I've dealt with Matt in the past and he's one of the best around. In fact, when he beat me out for the 10, he gave me a good deal on his 9 from in a buy/trade deal because I had a Yount card he needed. Hopefully his reasons for selling weren't too serious.
And I'm happy the 10 is in a another good home! >>
I second that. Matt has been very generous and helpful to me on my Robin Yount master set. It's not easy being in second place behind him, but the scraps he throws my way have been more then I would expect. I've had many unexpected packages just show up at my door only to find out that Matt took the time to go through both of our sets and give me cards that I needed.
This was pulled from one of the packs I opened last year that the boards here bought me as a gift. Was a really meaningfull gesture. I still have the original sheet Steve printed off, and all the packs... This was a nice pull, will never part with this one.
Figured I didn't have one of these, and after the PSA 10 went for 20K, I wanted to get a 9 before they went to $450 plus. I think I got it for $300. Beautiful example.
Was a purchase from Dpeck, who I really have enjoyed our friendship, and he is a great forum member here. The Best Wrestling All Stars Set in the world! The two cards after where throw ins, and one came back a GEM!
Even though this dropped 15% Sunday night, I am glad to finally own a perfect example!!
I have nothing nice to say about this guy right now, talk to me next year.... #D 5/25
Few nice Alomar's...
If you haven't noticed I am pulling big time for Paul Goldshmidt. I own his 1/1 Superfractor as well, will dig that out. More beauties. If you haven't you should really look at his stats in the minors, and how he did in the playoffs last year. This is going to be a big year for him!!!
Goldschmidt Base Auto
Goldschmidt Blue Refractor Auto #D/150
Goldschmidt Gold Refractor Auto #D/50
And another Cam Newton.... The guy really, really had an amazing year!!!! Next year will be the true test!
I love that Ozzie. I think that was a good idea getting it now for that price. Most people cant afford a 10 so 9 is the next one theyll be looking for. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Mike! For me - these threads are what these forums should be about - having a "forum" to share your cards with fellow collectors who appreciate them. Thank you for taking the time to scan all of these, and please keep them coming.
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Very nice additions Mike. Did I hear you whisper that the Eli Manning was going to be added to the winner of your contest from last night's Knick game?
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
I shipped your cards off today, but I am thinking of adding a Lin RC to the next contest, had a bunch come in today. I need to think of a good idea, I might even let everyone back in for it.
<< <i>He also said the '82TT Ripken goes to the second place finisher. Mike is SUCH a nice guy!!! >>
TOUCHE!
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Comments
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
Kobe Bryant? I have some of his rookies somewhere, can't find the scans right now. These I pulled myself last year out of cases I ripped. I did really well with the cases. I opened 1.5 Cases of National Treasures Basketball. I pulled 2 John Wall Auto's, one I got graded at the National came back a 9.5. At the time it was the second 9.5 to sell on Ebay. Rick sold it I believe for $2600, plus the other Wall raw sold for $1500. Sold off the other two boxes. Just 4 boxes per case, and 8 cards per box. I got the cases for $1500 each. I still have one here. So I was up a grand before all the other cards. I still have to sort through those. I have hundreds of cards to get graded.
So anyway these 5 Kobe's are Redemptions from National Treasures and Gold Standard. Yes I really did pull 4 Kobe Redemption Auto's plus the two Wall RC's out of 1.5 cases. I did very well, hence the reason I stopped halfway into the 2nd case. I had a really good streak last year with cases. I am sure you will remember the Orange Harper Auto my buddy and I pulled. Sell now, wait, sell later, idiot!!! lol, that was funny people where more stressed about than I was. It paid for 2 Chrome cases, I was pretty happy. Plus Harper and Goldschmidt PSA 10 regular issue cards did Awesome!!! Will be doing it again this year with the next up and comers.
There were a couple members who I walked through grading out cases of regular issue product. Fun stuff. Take a $5 card turn it into $20/$25... With modern cards usually with the PSA 9 you will get your money back for the grading fees etc. It's the 10's that you double, triple, quadruple or more your money on. I was floating at about 65% rate of PSA 10's for modern cards.
Anyway here are the 5... What's great is they are straight from Panini, so they are in as best condition as they could. The only BGS cards I've graded in the last 3 years was the Wall NT at the National and a Jordan Auto I pulled. I always use PSA.... modern or not...
2011 Panini Gold Standard Purple Jersey 24K Auto 6/99
2011 National Treasures Kobe Auto All-NBA 74/99
2011 National Treasures Kobe Auto 2,000's All Decade 20/25. This should do well...
2011 National Treasures Colossal Jersey Auto 13/20
2011 National Treasures NBA Gear 4 Color Jersey Patch Auto #D 47/49
So those are my Kobe Auto's from last year. I will probably grade them all and sell them, maybe keep one or two if it pulls a 10.
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
Thanks for sharing some real nice items.
aconte
I also have a partial 72 set in all PSA 9, partial meaning like 15%.
The other set I started is the 56 in PSA 6 or better. I am 20% into it, and here are a few of the key cards...
I had picked this up recently... Orange #D/25
If Brady wins his 4th, well then I will be one happy camper. If he doesn't, I am one happy camper.
This card is sweet. #D only 15/100...
I lied, sorry forgot about this one. I did win this recently. It's a beaut and #D 24/49 his Jersey #!!!
This guy is kinda of a big deal right????? #D 20/25
And I had to have this one. Just love the picture, the card, the pose, and well, the 1/1....
That's all for tonight, tomorrow is another day. Thanks for looking and I hope you enjoy!!!
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
<< <i>Here's a few of my packs. I have so many to get graded and get scanned in. Too many that's for sure.
This is what I'm talking about!!! So far, so great. Thanks for sharing some awesome cards.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Gold Auto #D to /50
Picked this up a couple weeks ago.... Pop 1!!!
Some More Rookie of the Year!!!
This is a Beast of a card, one of his best put out... A true 1/1
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
<< <i>Picked this up a couple weeks ago.... Pop 1!!!
Alright...I gotta ask...how did you pry that from the collection you got that from?! I'm shocked he parted with it.
<< <i>So your the one that bought that 77 Topps Yount. Congratulations on a great looking card. I talked to Matt Huppertz and he had a very good reason he decided to sell it. I think he's a real class act.
I've dealt with Matt in the past and he's one of the best around. In fact, when he beat me out for the 10, he gave me a good deal on his 9 from in a buy/trade deal because I had a Yount card he needed. Hopefully his reasons for selling weren't too serious.
And I'm happy the 10 is in a another good home!
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
<< <i>
<< <i>So your the one that bought that 77 Topps Yount. Congratulations on a great looking card. I talked to Matt Huppertz and he had a very good reason he decided to sell it. I think he's a real class act.
I've dealt with Matt in the past and he's one of the best around. In fact, when he beat me out for the 10, he gave me a good deal on his 9 from in a buy/trade deal because I had a Yount card he needed. Hopefully his reasons for selling weren't too serious.
And I'm happy the 10 is in a another good home! >>
I second that. Matt has been very generous and helpful to me on my Robin Yount master set. It's not easy being in second place behind him, but the scraps he throws my way have been more then I would expect. I've had many unexpected packages just show up at my door only to find out that Matt took the time to go through both of our sets and give me cards that I needed.
Figured I didn't have one of these, and after the PSA 10 went for 20K, I wanted to get a 9 before they went to $450 plus. I think I got it for $300. Beautiful example.
Was a purchase from Dpeck, who I really have enjoyed our friendship, and he is a great forum member here. The Best Wrestling All Stars Set in the world! The two cards after where throw ins, and one came back a GEM!
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
I have nothing nice to say about this guy right now, talk to me next year.... #D 5/25
Few nice Alomar's...
If you haven't noticed I am pulling big time for Paul Goldshmidt. I own his 1/1 Superfractor as well, will dig that out. More beauties. If you haven't you should really look at his stats in the minors, and how he did in the playoffs last year. This is going to be a big year for him!!!
Goldschmidt Base Auto
Goldschmidt Blue Refractor Auto #D/150
Goldschmidt Gold Refractor Auto #D/50
And another Cam Newton.... The guy really, really had an amazing year!!!! Next year will be the true test!
#D 6/10
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
Jeff
He is healthy from what I have read, and one of my favorite modern catchers. What a hit he took. Hope he has a great season!
This is a POP 4, with only 4 higher...
This is a great card from this multi sport product... POP 2 #D 10/50
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
And Mr who just passed Larry Bird for scoring as a Celtic....
Mr 3 pointer himself...
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
Jeff
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
<< <i>Been wanting one of these for a very long time, I'm not a big hockey fan, but this would be my favorite card!
>>
Wow! Very nice!
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
eyebone
Jeff
Finally was able to fully give this thread the time it deserves... Wonderful cards, Mike!!
The football set I'm most into right now is '79, so even for a straight pack ripper like me that Campbell f/b cello is simply ravishing!
Great pick-up. A rock solid card.
Mark
T206 Set - 300/524
Just thought I'd share....
Thomas A. Edison Autograph
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
<< <i>Did you sir get in those crazy Presidential / White House boxes yet to crack open? Looking forward to that rip. >>
Packs haven't come in yet, but will def keep you posted.
This came today though...............
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
PM me some ideas!
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
Mike-love that Tyson! I guess the clemente isnt so bad either..
Needs'
1972 Football-9's high#'s
1965 Football-8's
1958 Topps FB-7-8
<< <i>He also said the '82TT Ripken goes to the second place finisher. Mike is SUCH a nice guy!!! >>
TOUCHE!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
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Wow... I'll probably never get to own that card in 10. Nice choice!!