Did I LOSE $180,000 in CONTROVERSIAL TRADES at the National?

[@TheCrimsonNugget]

That Ridder 1/1 will be $200 in 3-4 years. Ohtani is already one of the best players to ever play the game. What a disastrous trade.

[@Ntsports101.5]

if that. ridder is not going to be in the league in 5 years

[@johnnythunder196]

more like 2 dollars....anyone with a clue knew Ridder would never make it in the NFL

[@sackelkids]

the ridder stuff already looked silly by the beginning of last season, if not earlier.

[@halloffameautos3706]

Ohtani is arguably going to be the one of the best baseball players ever. Ridder is just an average(maybe below average) quarterback. I still don’t understand how anybody can bet on ridder over shohei and Trevor Lawrence Edit: This comment was before ohtani went down with the arm injury. Definitely won’t be the best now. Just straightening things out now.

[@2UGamingProductions]

Ridder won't even have a better career than russell wilson

[@SamuelJ888]

But Atlanta's strength in schedule..

[@ut_sportsfan]

Absurd comment on ohtani

[@mikerukavina4551]

If he is flipping the Ridder..now with it being 10/10 after a hotstreak, he could probably get maybe 12k. So it could end up being a killer trade.

[@adamscardcloset9020]

Agreed

[@BigEZSportsCards]

This is actually one of my favorite videos on the Channel just hearing the breakdown! Keep these up!

[@12slabs]

I would’ve done the Ohtani/Acuna trade and the curry trade but not the ridder trade. Ohtani is so much safer than ridder

[@fly_guy_roy3501]

I agree. That ridder trade was baffling

[@mroini]

Completely agree I can’t get behind ridder

[@bentonpotts5967]

I concur, I live in Georgia but still can’t get behind the idea of ridder at QB 1 I feel like we need too draft a QB early next year

[@LordMayonnaise]

at least you avoided the Wander superfractor lol

[@SportsCardInvestor]

Haha true!!

[@DustySmalls]

Ridder got benched. How much is it worth now?

[@markgreenburg9930]

I wouldn't have traded Ohtani straight up for Ridder. Ohtani goes to the Dodgers and plays like he did for the Angels lookout.

[@exoticworldreview2755]

If Ohtani goes to the Dodgers I’ll eat my shoe at his first game there

[@catdaddy2643]

Divine Wind in LA lots of homers and strikeouts

[@santaclause3487]

How much money can the dodgers spend? If they sign ohtani their payroll would look so stupid.

[@catdaddy2643]

@@santaclause3487 magic owns the dodgers

[@AndrewCooper-o9l]

@@catdaddy2643what??😂😂😂

[@TreydingStocks]

Watching this video 4 months after release and the intro is hilarious 😂 You can't always be right Geoff but you best be when you come with heat like that

[@za4708]

so was he right or wrong?

[@radfordcardsandoutdoors05]

When you decided to turn down the wander Franco superfractor, I thought you were crazy. Now it seems pretty smart with the controversy.

[@kairo5146]

I appreciate how you share your thought processes when making a trade, it would be great if you do more videos like this.

[@digginginthecards]

This might be the greatest sports card fail of all time.

[@littleboller]

ARE YOU STILL FEELING GREAT ABOUT IT?!?! 😂😂😂

[@chillxxx241]

He “fanboyed”for Ridder and got “lucky” on the grades even though I think they get an “influencer” bump on grades.

[@ACD1994]

Who cares what grade the Ridder got? Still hasn't done anything lol

[@APinTheAK]

@@ACD1994he’s agreeing, just pointing out additional bs facts. Chill dude….

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

Dude. You got ripped. We've all made bad trades. Not THAT bad, but you get what I'm saying. Put the ego down for a minute.

[@timtam888]

Love the content. Good luck with Ridder.

[@bigdaddycool1366]

Last count you were down 1.6 million in deals. Enjoy this one... you're like Jerry West in the NBA Finals (1-8).

[@johnquinn8506]

Ridder will be a bench rider by week 10

[@Apsportzcardz]

That dezmond ridder trade is unforgivable….gonna get worse every week

[@scotts6724]

This video feels like highlight reel gold for Sports Card Radio

[@aaronrust7034]

Remember, based on this guy’s analysis and feeling, we should’ve bought Will Grier and Ben Simmons

[@habsfan4ever67]

Hey look it’s that one guy who’s never made an investing mistake in his life

[@SportsCardInvestor]

Don’t forget Ryan Finley! 😂

[@Jukesvilleishim]

@@SportsCardInvestorGeoff how the hell did u get that PSA card back so fast lol

[@leonardtabone8670]

At the national, they grade in the spot. Probably costs a 🚢 load 😂

[@aaronrust7034]

@@SportsCardInvestor none of that is meant as a dig. My point is, collect what makes you happy. Trade what makes you happy. Analysis can be a good thing but don’t overthink it all. If Steph posts a video of himself waving a handgun or has a 14 year old girlfriend, all of the analysis is for not. If a trade makes sense for you then do it.

[@anthonyiannone8766]

You the Man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great deal!!!!!!!!!! Very nice God Bless

[@MichaelIp]

I like how you explained the Ohtani - Ridder trade. It's definitely a big risk on your end, but you could potentially win out big - esp if you offload that if he has a strong start. I don't think the Ridder is a long term hold, however.

[@NoBody-hz4po]

How'd ridder end up doing? I missed it

[@sportingsharksfcnfts5211]

I bought into Ridder as well bout 25 days ago

[@KarnageKollectibles]

lol ridder just got cut in AZ. Nice card lmaooo

[@AlanForest]

The hobby is about collecting what you like if it’s a trade that your happy with is all that matters

[@SPShawny]

Is this not a channel named after investing?

[@AlanForest]

@@SPShawny invest,PC,etc. that’s how I collect I’m not just in it for the money

[@gamblingguru2235]

No it’s not it’s about money

[@AlanForest]

@@gamblingguru2235 that’s what’s awesome about the hobby we can choose as we wish to collect,invest,or a little bit of both etc.

[@vintagecollector5340]

​​@@AlanForest You can't invest without being in it for the money, and you most definitely cannot collect anything without spending your hard-earned money. It's probably best to care about the money.

[@robertking7589]

I think the greatest thing he did was pass on the wander franco super. Dodged a missle with that one.

[@theamazingyoungguy5572]

Everyone’s like “ I would never have sold the shohei ohanti” god forbid he gets injured they will trade that card faster than pressing the gas and it’s not even numbered, and if Ridder has a successful season 4-5 games , my friend that card will be 11-16k maybe more. The hype is real for nfl.

[@Buckqh]

only reason people say its a bad trade is because ridder is unproven. Everyone has seen year after year the big hyped QB being a bust. If ridder does well in the nfl, it would be a good trade. It is truly a gamble

[@shawnavelli9537]

Shohei is on the path to becoming the greatest player ever, he's truly a rare breed of a baseball player...football quarterbacks seem to be average at best anymore, we're all searching for the next tom brady and at this point there's 1 person that comes close, pat mahomes. Me personally I've been zoning in on kenny pickett and george pickens cards

[@jerrobbins]

Shohei is on the path to another TJ unfortunately.

[@MagicEagleSports]

i need your PSA plug. Congratulations huge W on the crossovers

[@chadhelvey7827]

The Ohtani/Ridder dual auto hands down was a good trade. The Steph RPA trade at first I thought was a bad trade but after hearing your thought process I think your right. You'll definitely be able to pick that card back up in the future for quite a bit less than $150k. Well played Sir 🙌

[@RobertLee-wi5kc]

I remember people saying the same thing when selling Mickey Mantles in the 90s Unless you think someone is going to do badly (date a 12 year old, kill and old girlfriend etc) never sell greats. Ridder is the worst 2-0 qb in the league.

[@123mrtippmann]

That Ridder trade 😬 😅

[@johnwelsh6656]

I believe the difference is that you are looking at this as investment/business with a flipping mindset. Where as most of us would never sell a card like that because that is a grail card that we might never sell

[@criley025]

👏👏👏 I like the trades, not only do you feel great about them, the collectors do as well. That’s what matters

[@KeyKiller74]

Gambling on Ridder is crazy for me I'd never trade away that Ohtani auto RC. I did enjoy seeing you trade for the duel Shohei, Acuna Jr. auto RC & happy to see it get PSA 10. 👍

[@santaclause3487]

The Ridder more volatile. People go crazy over QBs. Just look up dudes who look decent Vs 3rd string in preseason. Like Bagent or O’Donnell. Their cards like 7x lol.

[@ratedRamsey]

SO GAMBLING ON GETTING A 10 IS BETTER?... NOPE. YOU ARE DEFINITELY POOR

[@davemarnell8871]

Everyone is treating the ohtani acuna auto like it's ted Williams and Jackie Robinson. It could easily be like a Bonds and Fred McGriff auto in 20 years. The guys are still alive. More autos will follow.

[@KeyKiller74]

@@davemarnell8871 Yes they will continue to sign for many years to come just like players from past to now. But owning there signed RC will be more desired. Who knows if they continue to set more records this duel auto could be the next "Mantle-Griffey" signed card.

[@xxlouisxx8127]

Amazing trades you did traded othani at his highest FOR ridder at a pretty low price RIDDER TO THE MOON amazing deals

[@JohnNP3]

Fascinating trades and lots to ponder…love the content!

[@adamscardcloset9020]

The third trade yes . 2nd trade 50/50 debatably . 1st trade Ridder one , still no way ever would I do that

[@michaell6645]

Showing why you’re the professional. I also felt like a lot of the smaller trades were worth it to build relationships, channel content, market movers. PSA May feel the same when they see your name and are between 9/10 😂

[@whybri4593]

So what is happening to that Ridder card now that Heinke is in the driver seat and Desmond is benched

[@youngipman23]

I agree that Curry is no longer in a real contender. So congrats on the trades and re-grades. My only constructive criticism is that your market movers app is way too expensive. Would love to use it but can’t justify the price when I can get almost the same information elsewhere for free. Thank you

[@ACD1994]

The Warriors are still a really good team. But even if they did win another championship or Steph Curry wins an MVP...how much further would his card prices go? We already know his legacy, and greatness. Same can be said for Giannis and Jokic with their awards and accolades. If you're a believer in the Celtics and Jayson Tatum or Luka Doncic, these are just some that come to mind of players now really just entering their prime. Despite the amount of money Luka cards were going for in the Covid boom, an MVP or ring...would be interesting, that being said I see Golden State doing better than Dallas unless Mark Cuban can pull off a stunning trade. Embiid with Kyrie and Luka is a contender.

[@papa__dale]

It’s what you want. Win or loss only in your own mind❤. I’m with you

[@eheim21]

Need a follow up to this awful take on Ridder. Total benchwarmer and Ohtani is an all time great.

[@amobz23]

I like the logic on every trade. I’d say the Steph curry RPA one is still the one I’m the most iffy on, but as a collector who came into the hobby in 2022 and has seen all my cards drop, 20,000 in 2 months on 1 card is impressive in this market

[@joeltravels8983]

I’ve never even heard of Ridder but I know Ohtani will be Babe Ruth like forklore FOREVER. Even on his 4-5 seasons he’s completed. I stocked up on Ohtani during Covid when he was barely a thing. I think you lost that one! Sorry!!

[@Jesse_Saucedo]

Hey bro I don't watch baseball I'm more of a wwe,boxing,mma fan Can you tell me what makes ohtani really popular with fans Like is he really good or what

[@joeltravels8983]

@@ozsportscardcollector2.512 I agree 💯 percent of what you said. Especially the last few sentences 🤷🏻

[@Philly_Joe]

As long as your happy, what difference does it make what anyone else thinks. Keep it going!!!!

[@ratedRamsey]

PROSPECTING PAYS OFF 1 OUT OF 509 TIMES.... TALK TO US IN 4 MONTHS. YOU ARE GOING TO LOSE HUGE. 6 MONTHS. YOU LOST EVERYTHING. YOU TRYING TO CONVINCE YOURSELF THIS IS ANYTHING BUT THE WORST DEAL IN HISTORY IS HILARIOUS AS ALL HECK

[@Jhestyb]

It’s your stuff do what you want. Win , Lose or Draw as long as your having fun and getting what you like in return is all that matters. God bless

[@ratedRamsey]

FAX

[@ChadwickO2004]

I own the Sam Howell 1/1 black no huddle auto psa 10, auto 10. Glad to see a similar comp because I’ve heard opinions that are wide and far apart. Both good and bad. Lol thanks Geoff!

[@tampahomeinvestorsllc7559]

Howell is going to be boom or bust like Ridder. You’ll know here shortly which it is. I would be a little too antsy on him and would put it up for sale unless it’s a PC Card for life or something.

[@patriotsdynasty4866]

Ridder will be the Jets backup in 3 years

[@SportsCardInvestor]

Haha Zach Wilson might have something to say about that!

[@sethjames7765]

People can't realize that the upside on that Ridder is so much more than the Ohtani base rookie auto. Ohtani prices are peaking and a 1/1 prizm black auto of a starting QB is always expensive. If he gets them to the playoffs or does anything, it will shoot up.

[@kfordham281]

Thanks for the insight behind some of these trades. It gives me, the average collector, additional ways to think about how I trade and value cards

[@johnyang2389]

great trade.. I'm pretty sure you bought most of those cards on the dip and the Desmond 1/1 is a plus for you because it got a 10.

[@IVIargerineEclipse]

I think part of the reason why this channel is awesome is because he is willing to do fun and interesting deals...just the fact that he actually making deals makes it interesting. I get it he is doing it to make his channel boom, and that's kind of the point of it all...smart.

[@richardslade9307]

Ohtani Ridder trade is just horrible risk reward.. Ridder already so expensive even if he lives up the hype how much upside is there?? He already priced like he’s Josh Allen and chances are he isn’t.. I’d move that card immediately if I had it… let’s say he is as good as Josh Allen.. does the card even go up in value? Seems like massive downside risk for small upside gain

[@henryvornholt]

can u please make a video of your top 25 cards i have always wanted u to make one i would love to see your collection

[@pjfreak99]

This guy is so rich it's just fun for him. It's just content. Any of these cards he let go, he could buy them today without a thought. Congrats on the 10s!

[@stonedavis3183]

I think the ridder is like 10k-13k raw cause if Zappe to many collectors someone who is going nowhere sold for 5k + ridder is high potential ridder PSA 10 like 45 k prob

[@raniebranson8051]

I couldn't disagree any more... Ridder is hot garbage. Still love your channel.

[@sovereignruler]

I think the Curry NT RPA worked out for the buyer. It's worth considerably more than what you got for it. He knew it, and he seized the moment. On the other hand, you made a nice profit. So, it worked out for the both of you, a win/win.

[@klaw3675]

Im new in the Hobby, and with that video i learned 2 Big things. 1. Go for cards you like 2. Maybe sometimes you can make decisions for high risk - high reward and if you heart say do it, do it ^^

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

3. There are suckers everywhere.

[@klaw3675]

@@ChristopherSmithNYC you mean me? I’m just a boy from Germany try to get in the hobby ^^

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

no @@klaw3675

[@tampahomeinvestorsllc7559]

Who are you currently buying? Are you collecting for a PC or are you looking to buy and sell most of the cards? I’m also curious what the card market/scene is like in Germany, is it gaining more attention there?

[@klaw3675]

@@tampahomeinvestorsllc7559 i collect much RC and numberd or short prints like Zebras:) yea the market is growing every Week in Germany :) we have a Sports/Trading card fair in Frankfurt ☺️

[@tystew5357]

Good video Geoff, it’s great that you face the hobby head on. Keep addressing the criticism. Even though I still think you’re wrong, Authenticity wins everytime

[@jabroni1554]

I take back what I said originally. You could always re-buy that Ohtani Real one auto and the downtown TLaw. You are the only owner of that black no huddle Ridder...also, hind sight is 20/20 but now with Ohtani getting injured it looks even better for you. The Curry explanation is also solid - who wouldn't pocket $20k in 2 months...

[@scottreid5460]

I feel like card rating is riddled with corruption.

[@xf2891]

You have the 10 now you made more money. I really like that card.. congratulations you did good with your trade you need to keep that card long term.👏👍

[@TheHoff9]

Your analysis of why you did ridder ohtani trade you explained great however I still not sure I would have pulled that one!!! But I like your idea to invest in Hurts!!! I’m almost completing his 2020 Panini prizm parallels rainbow

[@LittleD4]

Ohtani And Acuna Dual was a win win for me!

[@RelixYG]

People think they’re so smart, this dude is rich af and he knows how to make money. He obviously knows what he’s doing and he made some great trades here.

[@williamdunlapwaxnews]

Great video and thanks for explaining your reasoning for the trades.

[@Bobbydillon310]

I think you crushed it keep on making great content god bless!

[@MrBurnsScarletBlade]

I loved it! you sir showed them commenters on what a investor is all about lol

[@colecomito5229]

I’m a big falcons fan and ridder fan, trading Ohtani and Tlaw for ridder is risky. But that’s the chance you take!

[@floridamaddogg]

Geoff getting the influencer grade from PSA 😂

[@kevinevans8370]

I like the trade for Ridder, and also trading the Curry away. Ridder has a lot of weapons this year, and looks like he's going to do well. You did well picking 2 stars with cards that may have gotten to their highest peak prices, and since Desmond's card hasn't yet spiked in price, and since it's pretty rare, that could turn out being a great deal. Plus, if he turns out being a mediocre QB, he at least plays for the team you back. Back in the old days, I would take a Bernie Kosar rookie card over any of the other big name QBs, because he was my guy. Very similar story here. Well, I wish you luck with the Ridder card, and hope it turns out well for you! It looked like you were happy with the deal, and that's all that really matters. Thanks for the interesting video!

[@ricecakejohnson]

Geoff, but you didnt really make 15-20k with the NT Curry RPA, cause its not like you paid 130k cash and then sold it for 150k cash. Most of the value were done in trade, so until you actually sold all those cards you took in for trade, its not for certain you made anywhere close to 15k in profit.

[@SpursCards21]

Historically dual autos have been valued at way lower prices than the individual players. Even with the dual 10s, I don’t see that card being valued nearly at what it was traded for plus it’s a topps now card. Even though your value for the Steph was nice, what’s the point of having grails if any offer within the first few months would lead you to let it go. It’s not a grail and never will be. The only thing that’s for certain is the money you received in the trade. Those cards you got in return can and will go down. Will the RPA, yeah but probably not nearly as much.

[@adambartko3905]

and...I FEEL GREAT ABOUT IT !! 🤣🤣😅

[@hutsonboggs7391]

I love the Ridder trade. Ohtani I think is maxed out for the year and unless TLaw is in the MVP running his prices will fall. Ridder just has to win a few games to massively increase in value and I think the falcons have a good shot at winning their division as there is limited competition.

[@jcbuckeye]

If you sell right now! Ridder will never be as high as he is now because he isnt good.

[@bartermania]

After getting the Ridder … you are officially a cheerleader for Ridley , Bijon, London. Goodluck ☘️

[@T-TiiMe]

Cards with multiple players on it scare me a bit. Although Acuna and Ohtani are currently both great, you need BOTH to continue along their current trajectory for it to hold up long term.

[@ACD1994]

That's why the best multiple player cards...is vintage. Plenty of league leaders that are under valued, the hobby hasn't caught up to them yet.

[@djayk9692]

@@ACD1994multi-player vintage are my favorite! When you can’t afford their solo base cards, their multi-player cards are sometimes more affordable. If not, I’ll personally take a lower grade to make it affordable. My favorite modern multi-player is the 2022 Topps with Vladdy, Salvy and Ohtani HR leaders.

[@ModusOperandom]

And in this episode of Sports Card Investor… Geoff pwns everyone. Nice grades on the pickups, congrats! Beautiful cards.

[@ratedRamsey]

NOPE. YOU ARE DEFINITELY POOR

[@TheGatlinburgHussey]

Omg!! He just got hurt too !! You did amazing with this timing!!! ..HE can no longer pitch this year ...

[@nicksap4234]

Never trade a proven player for a prospect, especially for a quarterback, where anything can happen, dumb.

[@santaclause3487]

Geoff’s getting good at sniping raw 10s

[@ricecakejohnson]

Desmond Ridder will be on a short leash with Taylor Heinicke as backup. If Ridder does well, then its an awesome trade, but if not, then that is a different story.

[@duaneaguon3746]

Hey brutha, i think the trades you made were super awesome. Great trades bro! 😎

[@ut_sportsfan]

Converting the bgs to psa is like silver to gold, congrats!

[@paulsantos7358]

That NT Curry autograph going into the patch would have my OCD raging.

[@angelcolon8755]

You did well overall. Especially getting 10/10 on the ridder and ohtani.

[@clifffeld]

If I tried to cross over that card to PSA, I would've gotten a 7. I had no doubt you would score double 10's (and I was correct).

[@googleoperationmockingbird2556]

Those would have been hard trades for me to make. But I feel like the Ohtani and Acuna card could be a big winner one day

[@DLoading14]

Great vid!

[@rexvanderpool]

On the ohtani/acuna PSA regrade. Did you put a min grade on your order of 10 or ...?

[@joshsimpson27]

I just won the DESMOND RIDDER 2022 NATIONAL TREASURES ROOKIE NFL SHIELD BALL PATCH AUTO 1/1 RC. Im getting it graded now. I hope it pays off too.

[@RWorfel1]

Sell asap

[@PattysEmporium]

As I stated before I don’t hate the ohtani trade. More upside with ridder. Sell if he does well first week tho

[@dacryptkeeper6836]

Ridder? Falcons? I'm going to double-down that you BLEW IT!!!!

[@thecardaddict23]

I’ll say this, Geoff. I don’t know if you won on the Acuña/Ohtani card trade but you certainly did not lose! Double PSA 10s! Really nice pickup!

[@CardAlchemy]

Great play on that ohtani/acuna cross grade. If both players continue what they’re doing and become HOF, that card sits in a rare class of multi HOF co-rookie cards. You have the world’s best copy 🔥🔥🔥.

[@yessir1695]

I think the ability you have to find cards that are PSA 10 is unmatched in the hobby

[@bdolph1354]

I think in some way they know Jeff and SCI well and I think there maybe some funny stuff with always getting good grades

[@ballislife9989]

I think creator missed the sarcasm