Questions & Answers 16 (part 3)

[@toppsaddict]

What the heck Chris? "Riding Lawn Mower or Rock Garden?", the people want to know!

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Haha I missed that one. Rock Garden definitely.

[@farrenthorpe]

Thanks for keeping him straight!

[@llamedica]

Thanks again for your knowledge, Chris. I am a kid of the 80’s as well and find that it is so much fun spending $50 to get a bunch of cards that I love. Even PSA 10 of base can be purchased for $300 or less. My favorite part of the hobby now is being able to get really nice autographed cards of 80’s stars for $100 or less as well.

[@bryanl3659]

I have attachment to something I have graded , especially if it gems

[@matthewelliott2213]

Since I've started watching your channel I've found about 15-20 Ripken Jr cards from very quirky subsets from the 80's, 90's, and early 2000's. There were serious oddballs back then.

[@simondaughtry4619]

Like the black James Bond Turtle Neck Chris.... SHARP!

[@allenantonio4389]

Hell Yeah

[@toddbaptista4027]

For the 7:21 guy. I have combined multiple submissions levels into one shipment if that’s what you mean. Save a little on shipping cost.

[@michaeljensen1817]

Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions.

[@tommayrant2279]

Zeppelin, baby!!! Totally digging the rapid fire Q&A!

[@shorebreakcards]

Great Q&A vid! I've watched all your vids, and this had the most unique viewer submitted questions... I can't tell if we're (viewers) are getting smarter, of if you're scratching the bottom of the barrel 🤣. Thanks for the upload and have fun out there!

[@drowninglifeguards]

chris looking like he’s about to drop the hottest poems of all time 🔥🔥🔥

[@tampahomeinvestorsllc7559]

😂😂😂😂

[@scottvaughn9]

Another great vid, Chris! Side Note: I hope you were able to unload your Kelce RCs around Super Bowl time! Wishing you a good ROI on those.

[@elliotbarlas]

I completely agree with Dan's comment! I'm much, much more attached to cards that I have personally submitted for grading. It's a painstaking process to select those cards, submit them, and await their return. Also, I appreciate the pristine condition of the holders. On many occasions, I've been badly disappointed by the poor condition of slabs from an eBay purchase. It seems like more often than not, there are a few scratches or some other kind of noticeable wear.

[@danielbracco9997]

Hi Chris. The question about selling cards at the card show reminded me of a question I have for you. Could you consider doing a video on cards shows?-specifically a beginners lesson in getting a table and what you need to be a dealer. Many people (like me) have big collections but are apprehensive about taking the plunge at a card show. Also, the other side of a card show as a buyer. What strategies do you use to get the best deals on cards. Thanks for all your great videos.

[@ACD1994]

Good idea

[@bp6614]

Great Q & A video Chris! If you are looking for content ideas, would LOVE to see a video for every HOF from 51’ to modern with a couple examples of the players cards and the value of their best card in high grade and collector grade (6 for 60s, 5 for 50s etc). Just like the 80s video you put out last year. Adding guys like Bo Jackson, Mattingly, Bonds, who are strong in the hobby but not HOF would be even better

[@PhilthyCards]

People are expecting us to disclose print line defects on cards that are already graded? That's not morally grey, thats ridiculous. If you want a chrome card without surface defects, buy a PSA 10.

[@snerdterguson]

I like the vet cards, but they should have them in fewer products. Panini for example has base vet cards (and did prior to losing the MLBPA license) in nearly every product. Donruss, Diamond Kings, Prizm, Absolute Memorabilia, Optic all have them. Ideally, they would be limited Diamond Kings, which I think is their best set in baseball. Definitely the most cost effective way to chase some legendary game used stuff. Tons of Hall of Fame relics including having checklists that include Jackie, Gehrig, Ted Williams, Cobb, Ruth.

[@randyworden5232]

This Q and A is a must see series. You can learn something significant every segment.

[@snerdterguson]

My favorite era would be 1987-2001. I began watching and rooting for the Yankees in 87 and got to watch Mattingly, 4 championship teams, one being perhaps the greatest team ever. Then I got to truly see what it means to be victorious even in defeat when the Yankees put a city on their back and gave them an escape. When I think of that series, my memory isn't a bloop over Jeters outstretched glove. I remember games 4 and 5. Tino and Brosius saving the day, Soriano getting us a W, and Jeter becoming Mr. November. Baseball's back everybody!!!

[@nathanakers45]

For the queston about what could viewed as special or nostalgic, it seems like gold parallels (especially /10) always command extra attention and value.

[@itmeyo0]

look very steve jobs ish with the black sweater

[@NyckulasLowe]

You skipped over the most important question from Farren’s Q&A…Riding Lawn Mower or Rock Garden??? 😂 Great video as always, buddy and I CANNOT wait for your “not to distant future” Cal Ripken Jr. video 🤘

[@TheBiggestHurt35]

Where’s the chain to compliment the turtleneck???

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Its coming

[@roycehuffman399]

21:23 The correct question is Pete Rose or Ken McMullen. The correct answer is Ken McMullen.

[@guitarlearningtoplay]

Not sure the earliest but there were players like Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, ect.. in 1960’s topps.

[@chrissiebeneck3294]

hey Chris! What was the time span of this video? You go from scruff to clean cut and everywhere in between. And of course, love the videos!

[@kwhiting4861]

Hey. I'm a big fan of your channel. I also use FCG do grade my pc. I understand they aren't worldwide credible in the hobby. But they are a great company that grades properly and they've never had a fake accusation. I dont appreciate you saying to stay away from them. Their slabs, turnaround, customer service, transparency blows psa out of the water from a business standpoint.

[@sammyhill93]

Chris didn’t say to stay away from FCG, I believe he was making the point that he would stay away from purchasing high-dollar vintage in an FCG holder for now. I don’t think he was trying to knock the grading company.

[@collectorinvestordealer]

I was not saying to stay away from FCG. I was saying I would personally not recommend someone buy an expensive vintage card in one of their holders until they are more established. I would say this about any company.

[@jamesadams8207]

Do you even grade vintage?

[@cortlandlampe1983]

@@collectorinvestordealerfor the collector, FCG is impressive. Low cost grading with sub-grades & grader's notes, guaranteed fast turnaround, and great looking slabs & flips. I have graded with BGS and PSA, and FCG has them both beat in what I would call "collector value".

[@IN_Incarcerated_DB24165three]

They graded a 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson that appeared to be fake since they took the post off their social media. They posted a 1953 Topps Jackie Robinson today that looks bad as well...something on the back that doesn't matched with other examples.

[@jbhatts610]

Your videos are quite appreciated. While I’m not in favor of a customer returning a third party graded card, I can sympathize somewhat. Is it me? I would’ve never dreamed of submitting cards with print lines to psa. I’m convinced psa in the past didn’t slab cards like that 9s or 10s with such obvious flaws!! That’s why when these cards get high grades, they command such a premium!! Perhaps I’m wrong that psa’s philosophy has changed with regards to print lines but I believe it must have

[@scottvaughn9]

I've had a really similar thought to Shaun's example: This usually happens with more popular cards. I've been at card shows many times looking at card "X", priced around comps. Then see the exact same card at another table priced at some insane multiplier. Well, with raw cards, it truly does come down to the condition so that could absolutely justify the price variance. However, with graded, this can seem puzzling. But I'll just say this: 99.9% of dealers who have a graded card marked at 3x comps will be "aware" of what they are doing. So if I buy "graded card X" @ $50, then go try to sell it to the other dealer for $150 (just because they have it priced that way), I wouldn't really expect that strategy to work. They typically know they're 3x comps. And it's very likely they know exactly what the real value is.

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Yeah great points

[@blueodum]

About the Zidane card, not that much interest in it and it is (as you said) a mid-career card. I would not think that there would be any monetary value to grading it, unless you got a PSA 10. And even then...

[@jmsportscards1046]

Good stuff!

[@Bradydog-in7ut]

I have cards dating back to the late 60’s-2009 and I have enjoyed going through them over the years and remember the players ;esp. those who stood out). I guess I’m the “out-of-date” collector who enjoys the cards and not how much I can get out of them. I’ve never graded 1 card but I’m not getting any younger and may start to maximizing their resale value (like the rookie chrome Update Kershaw auto or the Rookie Stadium Club Kershaw auto…..the bigger money cards that are worth much more graded.

[@MEGR7]

Can the guy, who posted a question about print lines, post his eBay user ID, so we can all block him?

[@bobo44donemilking51]

Chris ,there is a raw Elly card listed on ebay and in the description it says psa 10 ,I made a complaint to ebay and said it didnt violate there policy 🤔

[@rileymagnussen7520]

Since Prizm is the NBA rookie card of choice, is there any value in Panini Select in the long run if their rookies become the "true rookie"

[@4TheGame2016]

Hey Chris, always good to hear questions and thoughts from throughout the hobby. Question: much of the hobby is mixed reviews on Raw or Graded. I like PSA, SGC, along with the new TAG plus a few others but why are people worried about the pricing. If you as the seller are selling no matter which way you choice the price to sell and the buyer either buys or moves on. These are all good companies so why sell at a lower price?

[@jamesadams8207]

It's all about what you want, so there is no correct answer. For instance, a Player in PSA 10 sells for $1000. Same player, same grade in SGC sells for $800. and a BGS sells for $750. There is no logical reason. It's just the way it is.

[@witpleasure2981]

Now put on some circle glasses and introduce the iPhone.

[@Demy1970]

Besides eBay, where do most people sell there cards?

[@scottvaughn9]

For most “normal” stuff: COMC, Whatnot, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist. For higher-end stuff, usually auction houses (Heritage, PWCC, Pristine, Leland’s, Robert Edward, etc), or private sales.

[@davidthecardcollector]

Baseball card sales do seem slower this year to me

[@jeffreypeace2696]

Did you shave during the episode or are am I in a time warp?

[@collectorinvestordealer]

I did!

[@MichaelRodarte-x9l]

Good morning , I have these cards. One is a HENRY LOUIS GEHRIG "The Iron Horse" 1927 NEW YORK YANKEES. T.C.M.A 1975. I would like to know if you have any more information?

[@thatsfacts-i8q]

Hey did you hear about the case of opc gretzky rookie year found in saskatchewan canada ? a doctor friend of mine bid 215000 on it

[@longlostsonicsfan]

That bid wouldn’t have gotten one box 😂

[@thatsfacts-i8q]

@@longlostsonicsfan yeah i can imagine , how many psa 10s are there in there u think

[@longlostsonicsfan]

@@thatsfacts-i8q with the way they grade now… 0!

[@DansVintageBaseballPC]

Rapid Fire Sewall should be its own separate channel.

[@allenantonio4389]

Chris Sewall , BASEBALL CARD COLLECTOR INVESTOR DEALER (in that order).....Like Flash Gordon!!!

[@Jeschneider]

Emailed ya Chris if ya don't mind checkin - thanks!

[@joshuajohnson7519]

Watch the whole video to find out if you're a rock garden or riding lawnmower guy and get nothing. 😢

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Hahaha my apologies :). Rock garden.

[@colinburroughs9871]

Rush v Zep isn't fair damn it. Zep is cooler, Rush is better and did burn out after a decade.

[@itmeyo0]

second gj chris

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Silver Medal!

[@WhatYouActuallyGet]

Tom Seaver was a better pitcher than Nolan Ryan? Whhaaa?

[@thomascourt4935]

There is not much controversy about this opinion. Nolan Ryan was a great pitcher and set strikeout records that probably will never be broken - but he also was a seriously flawed player. Seaver led the league in strikeouts five times without ever walking 90 batters in a season. Ryan exceeded that total of free passes FIFTEEN times in his career - including walking 150+ batters five times.

[@ACD1994]

He was.

[@larrygitlin6017]

First!

[@collectorinvestordealer]

We have a winner!

[@spic0li]

Sending in upto 75 modern Rutschmans to PSA what a PC 😂😂

[@j.tyler2024]

That card of lebron signature on baseball is absolutely stupid and it's a spit in collectors face

[@longlostsonicsfan]

How? Sweet SPOT baseball came before sweet shot basketball. It’s still a nice looking card with an auto on it…

[@j.tyler2024]

To make more worthless cards that's why