1. You guys are producing the best baseball card UA-cam content that I know of. 2. Do the game watch party. I'd watch. 3. Wish you guys would mix in some vintage discussions.
Would love to see a video where you discuss PSA 9 vs PSA 10 and the premium you were talking about. I have a fair amount of PSA 9’s and am now regretting that I didn’t go for 10’s. Would love to hear your thoughts.
Chris here - I agree this would be a great topic for an episode. I try to get the 10's whenever possible, but if a card is truly rare, then I'm just happy to have it in any condition.
@Scott, love the Judge pickup and the card. I'm very similar to you on the types of cards I purchase for my pc. However, one of the struggles I see and I feel is that anytime I have to over explain WHY the card is important, it perhaps means it's actually more niche and not really THE card. This is especially true to trying to sell it, as you end up just sounding like a salesman pitching the reasons why something is priced high. We never have to explain to anyone why the 52 Mantle is THE baseball card. Or why the superfractor 1/1 is THE one of one. You never have to say "I think it's the most important because it's game worn, it's the only patch with this, its on card, it's the only one with this combination". Again I do this a lot with cards in my collection as well, on why I think they are important and valuable. But sometimes it may only be that to us. Sorry for the braindump btw lol. Looking forward to the vid about the card.
Chris here - you make a great point. A lot of the cards I tend to gravitate toward do indeed require some explanation. Really makes Gold Refractors seems like better and better buys. Everybody knows them.
As a Yankees fan i think Stanton deserved the ALCSMVP. His 4 homers were all massive. Like, ultra mega super clutch. It just seemed like every moment they needed a hit out of him, he went above and beyond by demolishing a 117 mph homer. It was insane. I think people also give him too much grief about missing games in the sense that the media acts like hes never on the field whereas he just had 2 bad seasons with injuries and then played 100+ games which for him is enough to get 25+ homers. He'll get to 500.
I know he had some big homers, but Soto was on base a TON! And his home runs weren't exactly meaningless! End of the day, it really doesnt matter. I like Stanton.
Love the content guys! Always look forward to new videos. I get jealous of all of the sweet cards you guys put up, but man are they 🤩. Chris, LOVE the Freemans!
I just started following you guys. Love the content. I just want to point out that Judge, unlike all the other studs you mentioned has played for one team and will most likely only play for one team. That's huge in collecting. I'm a Yankees fan(I know) and if Soto stays in the Bronx I'm more interested in his 2023 cards in a Yankees uniform over his rookie card. And I would have zero interest in him in a Padres uniform.
Chris here - that's a great point! Legacy players like that are always additionally collectable. I totally agree that his padres cards will be basically ignored moving forward. If he signs with the Mets, what do you think about his Yankees cards?
Whoever’s starter pitcher gets recked they def punt the game away. It’s for the best to not waste good bullpen arms on a game out of reach and save them. Great episode.
Rooting for Dodgers as the Yankees beat my Royals but in a win win because I have psa 10 Topps rookies of judge, Soto, freeman and Betts but his are paper. Best Ohtani is a raw home field advantage, I hated seeing Soto move from my blue team padres. Also could you do a video on Topps design for their cards maybe making a non vintage 1970 or newer top 10 or 15 list? I think 2024 just beats out the 1975 for first place
Great video! Did anyone mention Judge’s lack of ABs in Dodgers stadium because he ran into the right field fence last time he was there, breaking a toe? I’m sure Juan Soto will be cautious out there on the warning track.
Taylor Trammel has a guaranteed world series win. Former promising (at times) Mariners rookie. So I’m rooting for him (ignore him being on the dodgers for not that long, also being on yankees not too long, and clearing outright waivers to yanks aaa).
BGS is a sinking ship. The owner is facing prison again for financial crimes and he and his individual companies are each facing lawsuits, including BGS. Perhaps Fanatics could bail them out at some point but unlikely anytime soon with a pending lawsuit that could drag on. I also don’t trust any recent BGS grades much. It’s sad. They were my favorite.
ill go with dodgers... really wanted mets to go.. but owell. i do have some ohtani and soto cards on ebay... perfect timing. really was hoping my 2019 topps finest gold rookie pete alonso auto would have sold on ebay... he did so awesome in the playoffs compared to his regular season. hope he stays with mets.
Phil, do you ever worry about holding all that higher end wax and buyer confidence on the secondary market depleting the value on those with all the CT scanning going on? I’d be nervous. I honestly think as time goes on, ct scanning will become more and more of a thing/problem and it’ll get worse. I could never trust buying old wax at this point- Neo did a great video on this topic recently.
It’s old, but it remains truer today more than ever before…you gotta buy the card, not the slab. The long term value is in the cardboard, not the plastic holder. Years ago, BGS was KING, you never know which way the wind will blow…honestly I think cards in BGS holders are a great buying opportunity…less newcomers to the hobby bidding against you, and you can sometimes get a quality card for a lower price. Beckett is also the only legit grader for thicker RPA’s…the really high end cards from NT, Flawless, Immaculate. the Cup, etc. are very often in Beckett slabs.
I agree that many BGS slabs are a good buying opportunity. I think Phil is right though, more than we think have already been looked over for potential crossing over. But it's interesting how many high doller 2007-2018 cards in BGS slabs. And probably aren't leaving anytime soon.
I finished the "rainbow colors" run of 2013 Bowman Chrome Aaron Judge Autos this year so i look forward to seeing him finally get to a World Series in the pinstripes. If Soto re-signs, back to work on his 2016 Bowman Chrome Auto "Rainbow" run next. 😁 ⚾ 🇺🇲
Depends on who wins. the losing teams cards will go down slightly after the series is over. The winning teams cards will go up slightly only a select few will skyrocket up like the World Series mvp.
I think it goes 7 games. Follow the $. Hoping Ohtani and Soto both hit well but need Dodgers to win it all. My 2018 sealed wax would surely appreciate it.
To quote the great Rickey Bobby, I’m praying to 6 pound 8 ounce baby Jesus, that Soto goes “playoff Soto mode” and then hoping he doesn’t ruin his hobby momentum by taking the Mets cash.
As far as the judge it’s a 1/1. It does not matter the grade unless it’s important to the collector. If it’s a flipper then the grade is paramount. But because this is a 1/1, it’s the exception unless completely destroyed….. you never know how many graded cards between 7-9 are finger prints or debris that’s removable. Your surface could be a 7-8 ya just never know until you CRACK IT SCOTT !!!!
Did I hear correctly that Phil is holding 2018 Bowman Chrome boxes?? My Ohtani refractor auto was a redemption…pulling that 6 years late would be painful.
Do we think we are gonna get a freeman topps now grand slam card and they should print a ssp variation of him doin lady liberty walking to first and the crowd going crazy behind him and the card says gibby meet freddie game 1 of the world series grand slam walk off !!! Take notes topps
There was indeed a toppsnow card of the grand slam! THere are random parallels and variations and I think a couple autos, as well as part of a base. It's a lottery!!
@@SpitballinCards I will just say the announcer called it perfect without missing a beat using the "She's outta here " to Gibby meet FREDDIE " those moments are the ones are grandkids will be pulling up on UA-cam saying pops let's watch that again .. great episode fellas
1. You guys are producing the best baseball card UA-cam content that I know of.
2. Do the game watch party. I'd watch.
3. Wish you guys would mix in some vintage discussions.
THanks for checking us out! We appreciate the kind words. We may do something for Game 4!
Spoke a big Freddie moment into existence
they sure did. lol.
You know what they say about a bind squirrel finding acorns. He's been through so much this season, I couldnt be happier for him
Would love to see a video where you discuss PSA 9 vs PSA 10 and the premium you were talking about. I have a fair amount of PSA 9’s and am now regretting that I didn’t go for 10’s. Would love to hear your thoughts.
Chris here - I agree this would be a great topic for an episode.
I try to get the 10's whenever possible, but if a card is truly rare, then I'm just happy to have it in any condition.
@Scott, love the Judge pickup and the card. I'm very similar to you on the types of cards I purchase for my pc. However, one of the struggles I see and I feel is that anytime I have to over explain WHY the card is important, it perhaps means it's actually more niche and not really THE card. This is especially true to trying to sell it, as you end up just sounding like a salesman pitching the reasons why something is priced high.
We never have to explain to anyone why the 52 Mantle is THE baseball card. Or why the superfractor 1/1 is THE one of one. You never have to say "I think it's the most important because it's game worn, it's the only patch with this, its on card, it's the only one with this combination". Again I do this a lot with cards in my collection as well, on why I think they are important and valuable. But sometimes it may only be that to us.
Sorry for the braindump btw lol. Looking forward to the vid about the card.
Chris here - you make a great point. A lot of the cards I tend to gravitate toward do indeed require some explanation. Really makes Gold Refractors seems like better and better buys. Everybody knows them.
As a Yankees fan i think Stanton deserved the ALCSMVP. His 4 homers were all massive. Like, ultra mega super clutch. It just seemed like every moment they needed a hit out of him, he went above and beyond by demolishing a 117 mph homer. It was insane. I think people also give him too much grief about missing games in the sense that the media acts like hes never on the field whereas he just had 2 bad seasons with injuries and then played 100+ games which for him is enough to get 25+ homers. He'll get to 500.
I know he had some big homers, but Soto was on base a TON! And his home runs weren't exactly meaningless! End of the day, it really doesnt matter. I like Stanton.
Let's go Dodgers 💙 🤍 💯
"They not like us"
World series inbound
Dodgers baseball ⚾ 💪
It Follows 2 - Chris passing his cursed card purchasing ability to Scott. The horror sequel hollywood never saw coming.
Jeff here: Blockbuster unlocked!
I'm already working on the script!
Good stuff gents. Always great when you show us some of your cards. Go Red Sox! 😂
Thanks for watching - I'm expecting a big step forward from Boston next year. Their building a solid nucleus and hopefully Mayer is read to join!
Love the content guys! Always look forward to new videos. I get jealous of all of the sweet cards you guys put up, but man are they 🤩. Chris, LOVE the Freemans!
Thanks, Kenny!! What a game 1 tonight!!
I just started following you guys. Love the content. I just want to point out that Judge, unlike all the other studs you mentioned has played for one team and will most likely only play for one team. That's huge in collecting. I'm a Yankees fan(I know) and if Soto stays in the Bronx I'm more interested in his 2023 cards in a Yankees uniform over his rookie card. And I would have zero interest in him in a Padres uniform.
Chris here - that's a great point! Legacy players like that are always additionally collectable.
I totally agree that his padres cards will be basically ignored moving forward.
If he signs with the Mets, what do you think about his Yankees cards?
I’m with Phil on buying PSA 9’s of low numbered cards, especially if it’s an auto.
Chris here - i'm good with this as well, although part of my brain will always want the 10.
Love that Freeman final World Series out card! Need…
Absolutely one of my favorite cards.
I’ll be setting my alarm clock for 8am Saturday morning to watch Game 1. Let’s Go Baseball!
hong kong?
I hope you didnt miss it!
@@SpitballinCards What a game!
2019 Mookie refractor or rainbow foil stadium club is a need , not a want 😅.
“We play for champions”
I can’t find one either 😢
ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!! Chris here - I had a brutal experience with an ebay auction for one last year and I haven't seen another or emotionally recovered.
BYE BYE BYE hand motion......caught it....HILARIOUS LOLOLOLOL
Chris here - THANK YOU!!!!!! I'm so glad somebody caught it!!
Whoever’s starter pitcher gets recked they def punt the game away. It’s for the best to not waste good bullpen arms on a game out of reach and save them. Great episode.
💯
Real-time game watching (while chatting cards) sounds killer!
Chris here - yeah i like this idea too!
I can always count on Chris to make an episode the proper length of time..... there's always time for Freddie
After game 1 tonight we need MORE TIME FOR FREDDIE!!!!!
You guys need to he sponsored by Ebay. Every time I watch a show when you start showing off cards, I start scrolling Ebay.
Hahaha - chris here. I Get it. I Scroll IG and then eventually head to ebay!
2022 heritage Freeman for the win.
I know there's a similar image on a highlights card in there and it INFURIATES ME
Rooting for Dodgers as the Yankees beat my Royals but in a win win because I have psa 10 Topps rookies of judge, Soto, freeman and Betts but his are paper. Best Ohtani is a raw home field advantage, I hated seeing Soto move from my blue team padres. Also could you do a video on Topps design for their cards maybe making a non vintage 1970 or newer top 10 or 15 list? I think 2024 just beats out the 1975 for first place
Chris here - I like a top design video idea!
@@SpitballinCards you guys are awesome in replying to comments. Great to see that interaction.
Just calling that Kirk Gibson moment haha
“His rookie teeth” 🤣🤣🤦♂️
hahaha - they are!!!
Great video! Did anyone mention Judge’s lack of ABs in Dodgers stadium because he ran into the right field fence last time he was there, breaking a toe? I’m sure Juan Soto will be cautious out there on the warning track.
Cautious? Or just slower?? Hahaha.
Taylor Trammel has a guaranteed world series win. Former promising (at times) Mariners rookie. So I’m rooting for him (ignore him being on the dodgers for not that long, also being on yankees not too long, and clearing outright waivers to yanks aaa).
Hahaha - you think the teams will definitely give him a ring?
@33:58 Chris at "not the plug myself"
I was legit concerned!!
BGS is a sinking ship. The owner is facing prison again for financial crimes and he and his individual companies are each facing lawsuits, including BGS. Perhaps Fanatics could bail them out at some point but unlikely anytime soon with a pending lawsuit that could drag on. I also don’t trust any recent BGS grades much. It’s sad. They were my favorite.
It's really incredible what's happened to them. Reminds me of Blockbuster and Netflix.
Well done
thanks!
Mets pitching gave up the most runs in NLCS series history with 46. Curious to see if the Dodgers can keep mashing
What a crazy stat!! In only 6 games?!
ill go with dodgers... really wanted mets to go.. but owell. i do have some ohtani and soto cards on ebay... perfect timing. really was hoping my 2019 topps finest gold rookie pete alonso auto would have sold on ebay... he did so awesome in the playoffs compared to his regular season. hope he stays with mets.
Chris here - even as a braves fan i hope alonso stays with the mets. he's a great fit there.
Phil, do you ever worry about holding all that higher end wax and buyer confidence on the secondary market depleting the value on those with all the CT scanning going on? I’d be nervous. I honestly think as time goes on, ct scanning will become more and more of a thing/problem and it’ll get worse. I could never trust buying old wax at this point- Neo did a great video on this topic recently.
I like Alex Anthopolis....no way Freddie Freeman shouldn't be an Atlanta Brave!
I hate freeman's NOW FORMER agents.
It’s old, but it remains truer today more than ever before…you gotta buy the card, not the slab. The long term value is in the cardboard, not the plastic holder. Years ago, BGS was KING, you never know which way the wind will blow…honestly I think cards in BGS holders are a great buying opportunity…less newcomers to the hobby bidding against you, and you can sometimes get a quality card for a lower price. Beckett is also the only legit grader for thicker RPA’s…the really high end cards from NT, Flawless, Immaculate. the Cup, etc. are very often in Beckett slabs.
I agree that many BGS slabs are a good buying opportunity. I think Phil is right though, more than we think have already been looked over for potential crossing over. But it's interesting how many high doller 2007-2018 cards in BGS slabs. And probably aren't leaving anytime soon.
I finished the "rainbow colors" run of 2013 Bowman Chrome Aaron Judge Autos this year so i look forward to seeing him finally get to a World Series in the pinstripes. If Soto re-signs, back to work on his 2016 Bowman Chrome Auto "Rainbow" run next. 😁 ⚾ 🇺🇲
Wow! That's incredible!
My goodness - congrats!!! That's amazing!!!
Miller was never a postseason guy this season for LA. Now Stone, Ryan, Gonsolin, May, Glasnow, Kershaw…
It's been a brutal year for Dodgers pitchers.
Depends on who wins. the losing teams cards will go down slightly after the series is over. The winning teams cards will go up slightly only a select few will skyrocket up like the World Series mvp.
Jeff here: Good time to sell if you want to get out of some of these guys!
I think it goes 7 games. Follow the $. Hoping Ohtani and Soto both hit well but need Dodgers to win it all. My 2018 sealed wax would surely appreciate it.
Chris here - Game 1 was an absolute thrill ride.
@@SpitballinCards Freddie Freeman clutch ! Loved it but Yankees are a tough team
Great lineup here.
Thanks for watching!
Selling some Soto now. Move 5-6 into 1 Gold Rookie I'm thinking ✌
I love the idea! Cosolidate!
To quote the great Rickey Bobby, I’m praying to 6 pound 8 ounce baby Jesus, that Soto goes “playoff Soto mode” and then hoping he doesn’t ruin his hobby momentum by taking the Mets cash.
It's a definite concern
No one can afford the cool Ohtani cards right now.
Yeah, the buying window for Ohtani may be closed for the foreseeable future. Gotta be shrewd and hunt for some bargains.
thats a nice judge card
thanks!
Soto is on the field but I don’t know how much defense he’s playing haha.
After game one of the WS, I can tel you - not much. Not sure how he;s a gold glove finalist!!
As far as the judge it’s a 1/1. It does not matter the grade unless it’s important to the collector. If it’s a flipper then the grade is paramount. But because this is a 1/1, it’s the exception unless completely destroyed….. you never know how many graded cards between 7-9 are finger prints or debris that’s removable. Your surface could be a 7-8 ya just never know until you CRACK IT SCOTT !!!!
Chris here - I'd leave that judge just where it is. Amazing card!!
I don’t think Stanton gets to 500. He turns 35 in 2 weeks… i don’t see him playing another 3 years.
Tell that to his contract!
Is Scott buying Judge and no Shohei Ohtani? 😂😂
Jeff here: Looks to be the case! 😟
That is correct.
Question to all!! Anyone selling cards during the hype?
Chris here - yes. I'd say most of us are pretty costantly moving cards in and out. Jeff and I just sold a big Ohtani card for example.
Appreciate y'all just showing cards, love getting a peek at what you collect ... well, until Phil said "mmm, yummy" to Gerrit Cole's glutes. 🤮
🤣🤣🤣
I'm honestly surprised he didnt edit that out! But i loved it!
Did I hear correctly that Phil is holding 2018 Bowman Chrome boxes?? My Ohtani refractor auto was a redemption…pulling that 6 years late would be painful.
2018 Bowman
Stanton is Adam Dunn without the walks
and a much MUCH better physique
I'd be pissed too if it was a Braves fans...8 games world series winning against them. Go Yankees 😂😂 "back at the track at the wall we are tied" 😂
sickening
honestly i wouldn't put it past the dodgers to completely crap their pants in yankee stadium
Hey now, this isnt Cleveland or Minnesota. I don't think these guys are going to be intimidated.
Most I’ve watched judge live has been during these playoffs. Man does he suuuuuuck so far!! Has he always been so bad in big moments?
Chris here - his postseason resume includes a sub .200 avg in over 200 at bats. But also 15 home runs in 56 games.
Is it acceptable to make fun of Chris for having a Judge card even though he hates the Yankees?
perfectly acceptable yes
Do we think we are gonna get a freeman topps now grand slam card and they should print a ssp variation of him doin lady liberty walking to first and the crowd going crazy behind him and the card says gibby meet freddie game 1 of the world series grand slam walk off !!! Take notes topps
There was indeed a toppsnow card of the grand slam! THere are random parallels and variations and I think a couple autos, as well as part of a base. It's a lottery!!
Oh and they also announced a dual Freeman/GIbson card, with a 1/1 auto possible.
@@SpitballinCards I will just say the announcer called it perfect without missing a beat using the "She's outta here " to Gibby meet FREDDIE " those moments are the ones are grandkids will be pulling up on UA-cam saying pops let's watch that again .. great episode fellas
Did you guys watch the games staton won it hands down , stick to cards
he hit 4 home runs. Important for sure, but no defense and no other offensive contributions. Looks at his and soto;s stat lines.
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