Anyone see the PSA 10 Robin Yount on eBay?

ClockworkAngel

Looks like one of the 3 popped up today and sold.

It was listed for 25K and sold for 20K. One other one is the Dmitri Young collection...

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detroitfan2

I had no idea Robin Yount had a brother named Larry.

fiveniner

Give me 20 G's and I will get a decent 52 Mantle for that price.WOOOOOO !!way to high!!!

Probstein123

what a beauty !!
thanks for the interest
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JHS5120

One of the true modern rarities. For the longest time it was a pop 0. Not until last year did the first one appear.

I agree, the back is a little weak, but still a beautiful card!

Archaninator

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PeteZaria

<< <i>I had no idea Robin Yount had a brother named Larry. >>



Then you probably don't know this interesting factoid:
"Larry Yount holds the unique distinction of being the only pitcher in Major League Baseball history to appear in the official record books without ever actually having faced a batter. In his only major league appearance on September 15, 1971, he had to leave the game during his warm-up pitches due to injury."

ThoseBackPages

Great Sale! Any sale in the hobby today is a good thing!

totallyradd

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<< <i>I had no idea Robin Yount had a brother named Larry. >>



Then you probably don't know this interesting factoid:
"Larry Yount holds the unique distinction of being the only pitcher in Major League Baseball history to appear in the official record books without ever actually having faced a batter. In his only major league appearance on September 15, 1971, he had to leave the game during his warm-up pitches due to injury." >>



Being a giant Robin Yount fan I had known about this, but man do I feel bad for his brother. It's hard to believe he never got another shot at the bigs. Moonlight Graham-esque.

MattyC

Above all else, as always, to each his own-- so if the buyer is happy with his purchase, that's what matters. It's also great for the hobby in general, to see important cards change hands for healthy sums.

For my personal taste, being a big centering guy, the card's l/r centering would be bothersome. I'd know the label would say '10' and it falls within stated guidelines, but I'd feel deep down that I could search for a MINT 9 example somewhere that hits the eye with equal or better appeal-- and save a huge chunk of cash. Or I'd want to see if the other existing 10s look the same or better; maybe they're all on par, I don't know.

Were it sweet l/r, the back wouldn't bother me too much. One thing I've seen from displaying cards is that the centering is what hits anyone eyeing them so very strongly. A corner touch or even worse on an older card I don't mind for some reason as much as centering; for the older stuff I even like a bit of wear, as it's a badge of wear and can add some character/charm... It also brings the cost down into affordable ranges! But seriously, it's amazing how good a well centered card in mid or lower grade can look on a display to the eye, especially from a foot or so away.

orioles93

Ill never understand why you wouldnt just buy a 9 for a ton less and still have a a LOT of money left over to buy other cards with. I mean, how much different do 10s really look from 9s? If you bought a nice 9, youd still have over 19 grand to play with, rather than putting it all into one card.

BPorter26

and it was just freshly graded

sportscardtheory

<< <i>Ill never understand why you wouldnt just buy a 9 for a ton less and still have a a LOT of money left over to buy other cards with. I mean, how much different do 10s really look from 9s? If you bought a nice 9, youd still have over 19 grand to play with, rather than putting it all into one card. >>



It probably WAS a consignee's PSA 9 at one point.

mygotta

<< <i>Ill never understand why you wouldnt just buy a 9 for a ton less and still have a a LOT of money left over to buy other cards with. I mean, how much different do 10s really look from 9s? If you bought a nice 9, youd still have over 19 grand to play with, rather than putting it all into one card. >>



But this one goes one louder!

ReggieCleveland

If you're dropping $20k on a card, I'm guessing you're not worried about making sure you have enough to buy other cards you want. Don't look at it like "what would I do if someone handed me $20k?" Guessing the buyer has a boatload of disposable income for cards, and good for them. Buy what you like.

sayheykid54

Awful looking back. I wouldn't have paid $2,000.00 for the card. Looks like a Psa 9 quality card to me.

Dpeck100

There are certain cards that in the top grade available turned out to be tremendous investments.

I am not certain how much higher a card like this can go but there are a number of examples where had you bought the best it was the best move.

Take the Frank Thomas NNOF PSA 10. It went from $7,500 to $27,500. Sure you could have bought a PSA 9 for less but if there is extremely low supply the price can expand substantially making the higher priced lower supply card the better buy.

larryallen73

A fool and his money....

TNP777

<< <i>If someone offered you that OC card to buy, I guarantee you change your tune.
Funny how you only respond to threads that make you money. Buy advertising! >>

esquiresports

It strikes me as in line with what other very low population PSA 10 rookie cards of HOFs have been commanding (e.g., the 1979 Ozzie Smith). As a prior poster noted, there are many examples where buying the 10 for a significant premium turned out to be a better investment than buying a bunch of 9s.

Dpeck100

Correct me if I am wrong but I believe another one sold for $28,000. Maybe this buyer thinks they are getting a deal.

Dpeck100

In the Dmirti Young auction I thought it sold for $27,500. I think I was using that number not realizing at the time the buyers premium was inlcuded in the posted results and it stuck in my head.



Frank Thomas



The SMR lisiting prior to this auction was at $7,500 and I feel confident I saw it listed as a sale in the bottom section that many prior sales have been.

BBG I realize you are not a fan of the auction house auctioned cards and I will say that many board members bought cards from the Dmirti Young collection so we know they got paid for. I know someone who bid $20,000 on the Frank Thomas so no matter what number we use it turned out to be a great investment.

Low pop cards if they stay that way can increase in value significantly more then their more common PSA 9. The problem obviously is if the pop report exapnds to much the price can quickly deflate to a lower level.

There are certain cards in my mind such as the one being discussed where the hobby is big enough to support a handful at high prices.

larryallen73

<< <i>In the Dmirti Young auction I thought it sold for $27,500. I think I was using that number not realizing at the time the buyers premium was inlcuded in the posted results and it stuck in my head.



Frank Thomas



The SMR lisiting prior to this auction was at $7,500 and I feel confident I saw it listed as a sale in the bottom section that many prior sales have been.

BBG I realize you are not a fan of the auction house auctioned cards and I will say that many board members bought cards from the Dmirti Young collection so we know they got paid for. I know someone who bid $20,000 on the Frank Thomas so no matter what number we use it turned out to be a great investment.

Low pop cards if they stay that way can increase in value significantly more then their more common PSA 9. The problem obviously is if the pop report exapnds to much the price can quickly deflate to a lower level.

There are certain cards in my mind such as the one being discussed where the hobby is big enough to support a handful at high prices. >>





That is nuts for that Frank Thomas. Seriously crazy!

vladguerrero

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<< <i>Ill never understand why you wouldnt just buy a 9 for a ton less and still have a a LOT of money left over to buy other cards with. I mean, how much different do 10s really look from 9s? If you bought a nice 9, youd still have over 19 grand to play with, rather than putting it all into one card. >>



It probably WAS a consignee's PSA 9 at one point. >>



I admit, that made me giggle.

thehallmark

Is it normal for PSA 10s in this set to show so much edge fuzz? With no prior knowledge, I would have thought that would be a disqualifier.
Also, looking at the top corners from the back, they look REALLY soft to me.

Awesome card, nonetheless. Between this Yount auction and the Rickey Henderson thread, it's tough not to want to buy unopened and have a rip fest just for the hell of it.

grote15

Generally speaking, PSA does not downgrade for rough cut (as opposed the chipping) and personally I kind of like to see it as you know the card is from a pack and not sheet cut when you see that.

I don't see any issues on the front of the Yount that would preclude it from a PSA 10 grade. The card is as nicely centered as you're going to find, and frankly I don't see any
tilt that is worth mentioning. Back centering I will agree is less than ideal though, but certainly within parameters for the grade. I find it mildly amusing how people complain
their own cards are undergraded when they sub them but can find all these flaws on other cards, lol..

ThoseBackPages

<< <i>The front is slightly off centered and has a slight tilt. I understand that it is clearly within the parameters of a 10 but I noticed it instantly when I saw the listing. >>



i know im not alone when i say i wouldn't mind you posting some of the cards that are worthy of being in your collection (just the fronts are fine).

ClockworkAngel

On a side note, I happen to think Robin Yount is the most overrated player of all time. Two monster years and a bunch of average to above average years. Tim Raines and Keith Hernandez should be in the HOF long before Yount...

I seem to remember a lot of members on the forum talking about the Yount in the SCP auction and that it too had a lot of flaws and didn't look like a 10. I think it's just a super tough card

ThoseBackPages

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<< <i>The front is slightly off centered and has a slight tilt. I understand that it is clearly within the parameters of a 10 but I noticed it instantly when I saw the listing. >>



i know im not alone when i say i wouldn't mind you posting some of the cards that are worthy of being in your collection (just the fronts are fine). >>




Understand that this a $20K card, not just your run of the mill 1980 Henderson 10 or a Ripken 1982 10. So if I'm being overly picky, it's with that lofty PSA opinion in mind. And I'm not suggesting that my cards are undergraded by any means. If the back were centered properly on this card, I wouldn't mind owning it, but I don't think it warrants a 10 though its not an egregious situation though I'd like a personal look at that discoloration. Centering is a big deal with me, front and back. There are other flaws that I might be more lenient on than your average collector but not centering. I don't know how to post stuff but here are a couple of ebay wins the last few weeks that represent what I'm looking for:


1964 Duke Snider


1968 Superstars



1964 Mays >>



Those are really nice cards. Thank you for sharing with us. i only asked because your posts that i do read (im no stalker! lol) come off as very critical. While that's fine here with this yount 10, in general it can become overbearing, almost as if you're looking down on someones pickup(s)

gumbyfan

Matt Miller's PSA 9 (assuming he still owns it) is nicer than this 10.