Does 'Dmitri Young Collection' increase the value?

[Bestdj777]

I have paid a premium for player owned cards/memorabilia in the past, but only when that memorabilia related to the specific player. I wouldn’t pay more for this guy’s cards, particularly as my understanding is that a lot of them were generously graded.

[swarmee]

*double post*

[swarmee]

It may not matter much to those that have responded yet, but yes, there are people who pay a premium for Dmitri Young collection cards. It still has an aura of positivity when it is discussed in most places online.
The press and publicity it had when he was assembling the collection and then when he sold made it part of card collecting lore.

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

I have paid a premium for player owned cards/memorabilia in the past, but only when that memorabilia related to the specific player. I wouldn’t pay more for this guy’s cards, particularly as my understanding is that a lot of them were generously graded.

This right here.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

I have paid a premium for player owned cards/memorabilia in the past, but only when that memorabilia related to the specific player. I wouldn’t pay more for this guy’s cards, particularly as my understanding is that a lot of them were generously graded.

This is the problem with the Gem Mint grade, at least on some issues as best I can tell it's a pretty arbitrary call between a 9 and a 10.

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

This is the problem with the Gem Mint grade, at least on some issues as best I can tell it's a pretty arbitrary call between a 9 and a 10.

That’s why I collect primarily PSA 1s. Pretty easy to identify

[BearBailey]

Who wouldn’t want a Card owned by a former player nick named the meat hook. It wouldn’t matter to me who owned the card,but the first National in Baltimore when he displayed his collection I happened to walk over back to back mornings from the Hilton to the convention center with him and He couldn’t have been a nicer guy to talk with, he made sure I brought my sons by on the free kids day to get a picture.

[ronniehatesjazz]

Originally Posted by BearBailey

Who wouldn’t want a Card owned by a former player nick named the meat hook. It wouldn’t matter to me who owned the card,but the first National in Baltimore when he displayed his collection I happened to walk over back to back mornings from the Hilton to the convention center with him and He couldn’t have been a nicer guy to talk with, he made sure I brought my sons by on the free kids day to get a picture.

Definitely one who flew under the radar in terms of being one of the “good guys” of the game. Loved watching him play in Cincinnati growing up and can remember him signing for hours after games! Also, I believe all the proceeds from the sale of his collection went to charity. Total class act!

[ls7plus]

Simple answer: No. I watched him play extensively for the Tigers. A sometimes good, but certainly never great player. His prior ownership adds nothing in terms of pedigree for me.

Happy holidays,

Larry

[irv]

Originally Posted by ronniehatesjazz

Definitely one who flew under the radar in terms of being one of the “good guys” of the game. Loved watching him play in Cincinnati growing up and can remember him signing for hours after games! Also, I believe all the proceeds from the sale of his collection went to charity. Total class act!

I remember reading a story where he said he would likely leave them to his children. Wonder why the change of heart?

If the proceeds did go to charity, then good on him!

[Chicosbailbonds]

Originally Posted by irv

I remember reading a story where he said he would likely leave them to his children. Wonder why the change of heart?

If the proceeds did go to charity, then good on him!

Much of the proceeds went to his foundation to teach inner city kids how to play baseball.