|
|
#1
|
||||
|
||||
Need a recommendation...Harper & Trout Rookies
I'd like to pick up one or two Harper and Trout rookies...not interested in any of the signed ones as, frankly, I don't have hundreds of dollars laying around. Instead, which base cards would be the best ones to pick up...and would you recommend raw versus graded...and if graded, BVG vs PSA/other? Traditionally, on the rare occasion I've done modern, I've gone towards Bowman Chrome or just Bowman. Lastly, other than scanning eBay, what's the best barometer of value for today's cards...Beckett?
__________________
M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Yeah, I like Bowman Chrome as well. I use Ebay to gauge card value, personally.
|
#3
|
||||
|
||||
Thanks cubsfan-budman...anyone else???
__________________
M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. Last edited by Big Six; 05-29-2013 at 08:24 AM. |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Personally, for Trout, I went with the 2010 Bowman Platinum card. I think it's a pretty nice looking card. It's fairly inexpensive and as a guy who prefers chrome for his modern rookies, it completely satisfies. Hell, even the refractors are quite affordable..
For Harper, I actually prefer the UD Team USA sets from '08 and '09. The '08 is a little more than I typically prefer to spend, but both of the '09's are still very pleasing. Another cool option for Harper would be from either '07 or '08(can't remember exactly). Topps was making personal cards for whoever ordered them through the website(typical little leaguers and stuff like that). I remember back then, people were submitting photo's of Harper when he was still in HS, and having Topps print them up, in older styles('75 is the one that I remember the most). I remember seeing them back then, so I know they're legit, but haven't seen one in quite a while.. Kinda wishing I would've bought a few... As far as graded/raw. I prefer raw, BUT usually if I buy graded modern, I tend to lean BGS.. |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
I have no recommendations for Trout as I don't collect him.
I'm a huge Harper fan and have a bunch of his cards, but none of the autos or expensive cards. I'm waiting a few years for those premiums to come back down to reality. So far, my favorite Harper has to be the 2011 Topps Heritage. As previously mentioned, the 08 and 09 Upper Decks are nice. The 2011 Bowman's Brightest is a nice card as well IMP. Also, the Hagerstown Suns have a series of I think 5 cards from around 2010 or 2011. I prefer to get the Harpers in PSA 10s, but have a few BGS 9.5s. I also have a stack raw cards as well. You'll obviously spend a lot less going with raw.
__________________
T206 518/518 |
#6
|
||||
|
||||
i know some people prefer these prospects pictured in their MLB uni...and they're turned off by cards like Team USA or Under-18 stuff. Not sure why, as I would consider those '08 or '09 harper rookies while the '10 BC more like 2nd year stuff.
sorry can't comment on the base stuff as i do the auto thing Last edited by chaddurbin; 05-29-2013 at 12:55 PM. |
#7
|
||||
|
||||
Matt, for Harper, definitely his 2010 Bowman Chrome:
It's still fairly affordable. You can get it for $50-60 ungraded. Trout, I like the 2010 Bowman Sterling, or this: 2011 Bowman Chrome. Get a refractor, you should be able to pick a nice one up for $30-40.
__________________
Building these sets: T206, 1953 Bowman Color, 1975 Topps. Great transactions with: piedmont150, Cardboard Junkie, z28jd, t206blogcom, tinkertoeverstochance, trobba, Texxxx, marcdelpercio, t206hound, zachs, tolstoi, IronHorse 2130, AndyG09, BBT206, jtschantz, lug-nut, leaflover, Abravefan11, mpemulis, btcarfagno, BlueSky, and Frankbmd. |
#8
|
||||
|
||||
You should consider a Machado rookie as well
__________________
My Autograph Blog |
#9
|
||||
|
||||
Matt why didn't you just talk to me about this. I'm pretty sure i have extras. i can bring them to ball for you don't buy any yet
|
#10
|
||||
|
||||
Sweet! Wil do...and thanks Jesse!
__________________
M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. |
#11
|
|||
|
|||
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
FS: Trout, Harper etc autographs! | HOF Auto Rookies | 1980 & Newer Sports Cards B/S/T | 3 | 11-15-2012 05:28 PM |
Trout, harper, strasburg, jeter, mantle and more for sale | Baseball Jack | 1980 & Newer Sports Cards B/S/T | 0 | 07-14-2012 10:35 AM |
Recommendation for Leon / Board | scottglevy | Net54baseball Vintage (WWII & Older) Baseball Cards & New Member Introductions | 7 | 12-11-2009 09:25 AM |
Book Recommendation | Archive | Net54baseball Vintage (WWII & Older) Baseball Cards & New Member Introductions | 4 | 12-26-2005 08:52 PM |
Autograph auction recommendation | Archive | Net54baseball Vintage (WWII & Older) Baseball Cards & New Member Introductions | 0 | 11-08-2003 12:25 PM |