fryer98 30 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Not my picture, but I have one of these (which I have probably posted about in here years ago). I have been saying for 20 years that I need to get it rated. Should I if I don't plans to sell it anytime soon...or ever? People have them listed for over $1k on ebay, but what do they really go for? The rating matters big time, right? Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Now this is crazy. Muzzin going for over $20 must be the Toronto media Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Not my picture, but I have one of these (which I have probably posted about in here years ago). I have been saying for 20 years that I need to get it rated. Should I if I don't plans to sell it anytime soon...or ever? People have them listed for over $1k on ebay, but what do they really go for? The rating matters big time, right? Grading matters big time. Is it OPC or Topps? How is the condition? Corners sharp? I have a Gretzky that is a bgs 4. Had it since I was a kid. I got it graded so that it is incased and I plan on keeping it forever Here is a story on a Gretzky. Another dealer made a trade for a Gretzky. I look at it and it was beautiful. He got it graded by Beckett and it came back a 9. Offer it to me for $4k (it was selling for around $4.5k). I decline and he sold it for $4.5k. Today you can sell it for around $15k Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 I am going to guess I have 10 maybe in my junk box I check and I only have one. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 Wayne, did you get the Gretzky you got off me graded? Do I even want to know? :/ Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Wayne, did you get the Gretzky you got off me graded? Do I even want to know? :/ Yes the guy who brought it got it graded by Beckett. Came back 1.5. So worth around $200-$250 Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 I found a Gretzky in my office a couple of years ago. Forgot I had it and it was in rough shape. Big crease in the middle. Still came back 2.5 which really surprises me. My personal one is a 4 Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Wayne, did I understand this correctly......some Gretzky RC are worth $15k now??? Curious, how 'nicked up' was Dale's that its only 250-300. Im sitting here wondering why I didnt keep all the gretzky cards. I was such a dumb kid! Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 Yes the guy who brought it got it graded by Beckett. Came back 1.5. So worth around $200-$250 1.5? Seemed significantly better than that. Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 1.5? Seemed significantly better than that. Remember the pencil mark on the back and the dent on the front of the card. We thought it was a low grade too but it is what it is. Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Wayne, did I understand this correctly......some Gretzky RC are worth $15k now??? Curious, how 'nicked up' was Dale's that its only 250-300. Im sitting here wondering why I didnt keep all the gretzky cards. I was such a dumb kid! The Gretzky was absolutely mint. Most Gretzkys are rough cuts and not center. This one was really good. So not too many out there. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 Remember the pencil mark on the back and the dent on the front of the card. We thought it was a low grade too but it is what it is. That pencil mark was art by me when I was 11... should've charged at least $500. Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 That pencil mark was art by me when I was 11... should've charged at least $500. We kept looking at the pencil mark. Some think they can take it off but I i would never do it since I might damage it further. So we decided to leave it on and get it graded Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 My artwork has been slabbed. Sweet! Link to post Share on other sites
fryer98 30 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Grading matters big time. Is it OPC or Topps? How is the condition? Corners sharp? It's OPC. I got it in a pack I bought for $1 in the summer of 1985. I put it right into a case and it hasn't been out since. I also haven't looked at it in probably 15 years, but I know exactly where it is at my parent's house. Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 It's OPC. I got it in a pack I bought for $1 in the summer of 1985. I put it right into a case and it hasn't been out since. I also haven't looked at it in probably 15 years, but I know exactly where it is at my parent's house. If you can give me a scan I will give you my best opinion on it if you like. I would think the card is in pretty good condition. An ungraded one would go for around $150. Now if it was graded (PSA or BGS) approximately of course: PSA 9 is $1,000 BGS 9.5 is $2,500 BGS 9 is $500 So yes getting it graded does increase the value of the card if it is mint. At the Sportscard Expo, someone had a McDavid that was a BGS 9. He got it regraded and it came back BGS 10 (gem mint). Sold it for $4k, as a BGS 9 it was $350. I know of some dealers who buy up high end cards to get them graded. You hit one, you are gold. Link to post Share on other sites
fryer98 30 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 If you can give me a scan I will give you my best opinion on it if you like. I would think the card is in pretty good condition. An ungraded one would go for around $150. Now if it was graded (PSA or BGS) approximately of course: PSA 9 is $1,000 BGS 9.5 is $2,500 BGS 9 is $500 So yes getting it graded does increase the value of the card if it is mint. At the Sportscard Expo, someone had a McDavid that was a BGS 9. He got it regraded and it came back BGS 10 (gem mint). Sold it for $4k, as a BGS 9 it was $350. I know of some dealers who buy up high end cards to get them graded. You hit one, you are gold. Crazy. I will try to remember next time I am at my parent's. Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Crazy. I will try to remember next time I am at my parent's. Or if I am ever in Pittsburgh I will drop by Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 Any chance you can get Mario to sign it? Then send it to PSA. Link to post Share on other sites
fryer98 30 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Or if I am ever in Pittsburgh I will drop by I think the last time we talked about you in town, I was living by the Airport Marriott (where I believe you stayed a few times). I am now right along Interstate 79 toward the Tanger outlets (right between the Bridgeville and Southpointe exits). Any chance you can get Mario to sign it? Then send it to PSA. I haven't seen him around in a while, but check him out this week in the classic Cooper bucket at this fantasy camp: https://www.facebook...&type=3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Yes correct. I have stayed at the Marriott a few times. We always hit the Tanger outlets in Washington PA Link to post Share on other sites
fryer98 30 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Yes correct. I have stayed at the Marriott a few times. We always hit the Tanger outlets in Washington PA I remember you saying you hit up the outlets so I knew that would be a good reference point for you. I'm about 10 miles north of the outlets. The 1-2 times a year I play poker, I head to the Meadows casino right by the outlets. Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Carter Hart tear has not gone unnoticed. His rookie card is this year but if he was just playing he would sell for $15. Not now they are going for $80 Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Some crazy stuff going on in the basketball market. I stopped collecting during this time (97-98). Here is one https://www.ebay.com/itm/97-98-Skybox-Metal-Universe-Michael-Jordan-Basketball-Card/332886743165?hash=item4d8198987d:g:2yEAAOSwrsha4e1m:rk:2:pf:1&frcectupt=true Now if this is the emerald one (out of 100) it goes for $20k. I can't find an emerald one so I posted the metal one (not sure what it is out of) Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Hey Wayne, need your expertise. We got a signed Leafs hockey stick (wood), signed by the whole team, with MLSE cert. Any idea/best guess on value? Link to post Share on other sites
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