Buy the card, not the label

Leon · #1 01-31-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by novakjr

It happens, but I'm sure whoever won the card is happy to have it(and money clearly wasn't an issue), much like I'm happy with my off-centered one with a few edge dings, and that's all that really matters..

As illogical as this seems. There's no way the buyer bought this as an investment. He bought it for the love of the card, and as much as it hurts to say, the slab is currently a huge part of this card.. It is a beautiful card.

Anyone know what the other 3 psa 10's look like? This could be the best of the bunch.

That buyer might have bought it for the love of the card although a 9 would be a 10 on any given day, imo. That being said, I don't care if folks pay a million dollars for their PSA 11s, but I think it's more about being a half a point higher on the registry than it is about the card itself. As I say, I don't care if they want to play the registry game, I am sure it's fun, but I just don't think someone could get 19k more pleasure out of a 10 over a 9 on that card. The buyer probably swatted a friend from the top registry spot with it, and to him, that makes it all worth it....which in reality, is all that counts. Who cares if they collect for a different reason, more power to them!! (maybe I am wrong too, who knows?)

Mrvintage · #2 01-31-2012, 11:03 AM

I collect mostly vintage like the rest of us on here, but I also follow modern cards as well and that card is pretty iconic in that shape. Just to give you an idea of how tough this card is there are 3 52 topps mantle Psa 10s out of 1062 graded and 4 10s out of 4062. You also have to take into account that a good percentage of the ozzie cards are pack pulled, sleeved, and shipped directly to Psa......and still only 4 10s!!!

Exhibitman · #3 01-31-2012, 11:29 AM

Never underestimate the desperation of those who suffer with small genitalia.

D. Bergin · #4 01-31-2012, 11:39 AM

Somebody posted a PSA 10 OPC Ozzie Rookie on these boards not too long ago with a 5K price tag.

Seems like a bargain today, especially considering the condition issues for OPC. I'd guess it's tougher then the Topps in that condition.

Neat card, but I wonder how many of these cards in their slabs got dropped on the ground or jostled in shipping just enough to bring a 10, down to a 9, while still in the slab.

Hell, I know from my own clumsy experiences, just the act of slipping a card into a penny sleeve could easily touch up a corner.

wonkaticket · #5 01-31-2012, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Never underestimate the desperation of those who suffer with small genitalia.

LMAO funniest thing I have read on here in years!

Leon · #6 01-31-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wonkaticket

LMAO funniest thing I have read on here in years!

You must have missed the ALL Time best post ever (imo), when Brucii was going to sue Archive. Archive fought back though and hired a high falutin' lawyer himself and Brucii backed off. It was touch and go for a few seconds!!

brob28 · #7 01-31-2012, 01:52 PM

A fool and his money...

Vegas-guy · #8 01-31-2012, 02:08 PM

It's all relative! If your someone with really deep pockets 20K is for most of us like 100 dollars! My wife works for a very rich man and everyday we talk about how the hell could he spend that kind of money? He'll drop 17k on first lass air fair overseas or 20k on a private jet and not think twice. If you've got 100+ million 20k is nothing!

Jantz · #9 01-31-2012, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Leon

You must have missed the ALL Time best post ever (imo), when Brucii was going to sue Archive.

+1

I wonder how much the first 2012 Topps Skip Schumaker-Skippy the Squirrel RC Short Print PSA 10/BGS 9.5 listed on Ebay will go for?

20K for the Ozzie is alot, but if the buyer is happy, I guess thats all that matters. I'm sure the consigner is happy!!

Jantz

jmk59 · #10 02-04-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Leon

You must have missed the ALL Time best post ever (imo), when Brucii was going to sue Archive. Archive fought back though and hired a high falutin' lawyer himself and Brucii backed off. It was touch and go for a few seconds!!

Oh hell no. hahaha. That is a hilarious post and that was a hilarious thread. Good one Leon.

J

Ease · #11 01-31-2012, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Never underestimate the desperation of those who suffer with small genitalia.

You should trademark that, absolute classic!

ValKehl · #12 01-31-2012, 04:38 PM

Once this guy who bought this Ozzie Smith RC and whover bid against him discover pre-War cards, the prices of real nice Ruths, Joe Jacksons, etc. will escalate even more!
Val

Ronnie73 · #13 01-31-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Leon

That buyer might have bought it for the love of the card although a 9 would be a 10 on any given day, imo. That being said, I don't care if folks pay a million dollars for their PSA 11s, but I think it's more about being a half a point higher on the registry than it is about the card itself. As I say, I don't care if they want to play the registry game, I am sure it's fun, but I just don't think someone could get 19k more pleasure out of a 10 over a 9 on that card. The buyer probably swatted a friend from the top registry spot with it, and to him, that makes it all worth it....which in reality, is all that counts. Who cares if they collect for a different reason, more power to them!! (maybe I am wrong too, who knows?)

It is fun playing the Registry game but at what cost? When I don't have money to spend, I usually work on simulated "what if" sets. I try to determine what the cost would be for a certain type of set in high grade and how long it would take to build it. After figuring out the cost to be number 1 on a registry list for a modern day set and 100 thousand dollars later, I think about how many SGC 50/PSA 4 T206's could be bought for the same money and how much more enjoyment they would be. A PSA 10 1979 Topps set cost is about equal to a PSA 3/4 T206 520 card set.

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