Shohei Ohtani Is INSANE-Is Now The Time To Buy His Cards?

[@artpekarekiii4320]

I don't think his cards will go down at all. He's the Jordan of baseball.

[@Showcardsusa]

Great job as usual gentlemen! To weigh in, I don’t see another current player who has the power/speed dynamic, as does Sho. Acuna isn’t getting faster, and I don’t see 50 hr’s from him. Ohtani looks to be this decades Trout. I hold and am now selling a lot of Ohtani personally. The thing I find so awesome is who Ohtani is…he’s a great guy and a global ambassador. Who else do we have that can carry that flame? Thx again!!

[@SpitballinCards]

Everything about him makes it so difficult to sell!! and so easy to buy

[@cscottriffle]

Great question! I own 2 one of one Nolan Arenado rookies and would rather buy more than Ohtani cards.

[@SpitballinCards]

Scott here-Which Arenado 1/1s do you own?

[@AlonzoMourningCollector]

I've been enjoy your channel for a while now but I'm more of a basketball fan. Do you guys know any good basketball card channels similar to yours? Thank you

[@Philmington]

I’ve heard good things about Cajun Cardboard

[@islandcardcollector]

Really enjoy your discussions fellas! Keep up the good work!

[@SpitballinCards]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin]

Appreciate it!

[@PhilthyCards]

I have a small Ohtani collection with my "headliner" being a Topps Chrome RC auto purple refractor. I love the card and I love Ohtani, but part of me is thinking "maybe I should sell this now and try to buy later." Then the other part of me is saying "if you sell that card, you will NEVER be able to afford a great Ohtani RC auto again." A real battle of conscious.

[@jeffross2181]

You guys are forgetting that Ohtani also has the Asian market. They have big money to play with and don't care about us American card flippers. Prices will go up.

[@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin]

Jeff here: that’s what I was trying to say with his worldwide appeal. Totally agree!

[@SpitballinCards]

@@jeffross2181 agreed

[@guitarlearningtoplay]

Not really, Ichiro cards aren’t crazy prices

[@roymurray2516]

Ichiro ain't shohei ohtani 😂

[@scottvaughn9]

Agree with Jeff: the prices ARE sustainable so long as the demand is sustainable.

[@SpitballinCards]

Absolutely. Demand is ht bigger half of the baseball card value equation!

[@tonyconte9345]

Watch this years from now. You will regret buying and not selling. History repeats

[@user-xnr]

@@tonyconte9345 You think Ohtani's cards will drop over time, and selling them is the best idea now? Legit question. Kinda new to this era of collecting and Ohtani rookie/rare cards are just insane

[@Cryptoinvestor-pv4fy]

I just picked up a 2023 Topps Shohei Ohtani Black and White with background color # to /49. And I'm holding.

[@SpitballinCards]

beauty!

[@shorebreakcards]

Another fun pod fellas! I only had a few low-mid end Ohtani's, I sold them all earlier in the season. Made an ok return, probably up 10-15% after fees, but would have done way better if I sold today, but I'm still happy! As a collector, I take rarity into more consideration than value, I don't overextend myself so if it's something that I'd like at a fair market price, I'm good. That being said, if you want a low/mid-end Ohtani, do not buy now.. Almost every card in every sport in the history of sports cards has less eyes on it during the offseason, that's the time to buy. The hype is so high right now, I can guarantee that less people will be talking about Ohtani in December/January, hence a much better likelihood of cheaper prices. Regarding high-end, I have no idea, I just spent $150 on a Greinke and that's a lot for me to spend on a card!

[@dougtrvl888]

I know a lot of people who don’t collect baseball ⚾️, football 🏈 or Soccer ⚽️ cards But they have been buying rare Tom Brady , Lionel Messi , & Shohei Ohtani cards mostly focused on their rookie year In addition you guys should also consider the Japan 🇯🇵 2013 rookie cards in PSA 10 , still cheap , undiscovered & in Japan 🇯🇵 & Taiwan 🇹🇼 they are buying like crazy

[@TheCardHunter]

28:49 that kid is suing

[@DarinsCards]

Very fun discussion, buying now would be buying the hype, I have some low end rookies from 2018

[@rockiesinoctober]

Scottie, fly out to Colorado and come with me to get the 60/60 ball this weekend!

[@SpitballinCards]

THat would be great youtube content!!

[@rockiesinoctober]

@@SpitballinCards The whole crew can come!

[@David-fv7zg]

Buy the ring…..and you’ll never buy another card again.

[@SpitballinCards]

For better or for worse!

[@claythomas9467]

Hahahahaha

[@smartluck100]

I don’t understand

[@JohnnyBoy-hu9wv]

Don’t ever buy the ring period. Let her work for 15 years and keep buying cards. Hopefully you make money on a few and surprise her with the ring but only after she pays her dues cause Ohtani has already. 😘

[@RickM23]

I did well with the low end Ohtani rookies. Less risk and a ton of upside. I bought a lot of his base rookies raw in the $5-10 dollar range during the off season, easily selling for $30-50 now. Thats >500% return. I also sent a few for grading, a dozen came back as PSA 10s (keeping for now). I do not own any of his rookie autos though, so I don't know if you can also get 500% return on those? I do feel (by experience) that it is much easier to sell $30-50 cards versus $2-3K cards.

[@hughporter399]

While Ohtani cards are on fire so many have hit the market that I've actually found some good deals on his low end rookie cards so I'm buying if the price is right!

[@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin]

Yes! There are still some nice low end buys. Chris and I recently did a Blabbin’ ‘Bout Slabbin’ episode on just that!

[@ThePlaybookUSA]

There's always a dip always And to the ring guy cubic zirconia

[@Philmington]

😂

[@hughporter399]

There is a card many people are sleeping on. The 2018 Topps now advent calendar card has a nice image and low print run of only 2163!!!!!

[@SpitballinCards]

@@hughporter399 Chris here - I’m generally just not a fan of ToppsNow stuff. But the Ohtani/Acuna dual rookie auto is Amazing

[@ryanra44]

I finally pulled the trigger and picked up an Ohtani auto. Right before the 50/50 season. I would regret it if I never had one in my collection

[@BANFFRANCHER]

What are your thoughts on obtain debut ticket stubs?

[@LostarkDegen]

I truly believe Ohtani cards are going to stop being sold by collectors and getting your hands on them will get hard. If you have some you should be putting them away for long term in my opinion. Thanks for the content. Always learn something every time I watch.

[@chrisc4264]

Time to buy was quite awhile ago when he was hurt with TJ surgery imo. His first surgery. I say that even as a Dodgers fan. If anything its the time to sell. The Dodgers have no pitching. Bad Glasnow pickup and they didn't try get Corbin Burnes. I like Ohtani but I'd be shocked if he made it to the World Series. My 18 sealed wax I will be holding for now. Soto, Devers, and Acuna also in it.

[@Philmington]

Yeah agreed, Dodgers are primed for an early knockout again

[@SpitballinCards]

That wouldve been the best time for sure! You're right about the Dodgers. Pitching staff is hanging by a thread - maybe just setting up Offensive heroics???

[@cardboardstoriesyt]

Dodgers already won the NL West and will be well rested going into the playoffs. Ohtani will most likely go nuts on the Rockies. There is a lot of room for Ohtani cards to go up

[@chrisc4264]

@@cardboardstoriesyt The lower end cards have already gone way up. I don't collect slabs I want raw so it's not that easy to find nm to mint raw Ohtani cards

[@cardboardstoriesyt]

@@chrisc4264 Yes totally agree, his autos haven't gone up much for some reason. I'm guessing it's the common dodger fan who wants to own a piece of Ohtani memorabilia driving the low end stuff up. Mint raw is tough for Ohtani but for certain sets they are easier to find than others

[@anthonyhoang5186]

Ohtani GOAT! I wonder what his 50/50 ball could really command if Dodgers win the WS.

[@Rockpile79]

I’m not spending 1000s on single cards,so I appreciate the suggestion of the Topps finest batting rookie

[@SpitballinCards]

Chris here - it's a great looking rookie card! BTW, Jeff and I posted a video on our channel - Blabbin' 'Bout Slabbin' with our 10 favorite Ohtani cards under $100. Check it it out before some of cards stop qualifying! lol

[@Rockpile79]

@@SpitballinCards I think I watched it twice!

[@Kaneda383]

I think over the next few years it's really tough to judge the Ohtani Market. I thought the market was crazy back during covid and it wouldn't last but here we are. The market is getting even crazier so I really don't know what'll happen short term. I personally think in the long run there's more of a chance of the cards declining in value then continuing to rise more than what it's already at. When he hits his 3rd MVP this year I expect another uptick and if he manages a World Series win I can see an uptick but outside of those two scenarios. How much better can he be than what he's already it. Also to top it off the more the cards continue to go up the more they eliminate potential buyers. They're getting to a point that they aren't affordable for most people. Even the low end. Who wants to spend $100-$200 on a base card that has tens of thousands out there in circulation. Then again that's just my perspective.

[@SpitballinCards]

chris here - you are exactly right that as the prices continue to rise, the potential buyer pool shrinks and shrinks. And I also agree on your take with the base cards. That's one reason I think a Finest refractor is a more interesting buy than a topps base card.

[@MultiBrodeur]

People aren’t collecting - they are flipping the hottest cards. Right now it’s Ohtani

[@moronsaltable]

@1stBowman his cards prices went down at the end of the 2023 season because he got injured

[@tonyconte9345]

One thing is certain is that his card prices will go down. Always happens. FOMO will cost you money.

[@ajpalfy9043]

I disagree. He's a once in a lifetime player. Some of his records will stand the test of time. We are watching a bona fide legend. Buy his cards now or you'll regret it!

[@MultiBrodeur]

@@ajpalfy9043 don’t need his card, just watch the games lol

[@MultiBrodeur]

It’s also the junk base rookie era. Plenty if low to high end Ohtani raw or graded - not rare at all

[@controversialcardchannel]

Definitely wanted to get these guys podcast for this subject! I've been watching Blabbin Bout Slabbin a few episodes, but don't comment really. But when is Scottie B going dive into the Ohtani pool??! Lol. But wanted to let you guys know a PSA 10 2018 Topps Chrome Sapphire Orange Refractor Auto #'d/25 recently sold for.....$25,000+!! It was crazy and amazing watching that auction.

[@SpitballinCards]

That Sapphire auto is such a beautiful card!! Chris here - I think I actually like the base auto better. The blue really looks incredible. Thanks for watching Blabbin' too!!

[@Philmington]

I saw that. High PSA 10 pop (9 I think) and at least one of the corners looked banged up!

[@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin]

Jeff here: We've been trying to get Scottie to jump in! Thanks for watching the Blabbin' channel, and feel free to comment there anytime you want!

[@SpitballinCards]

Scott here-I will make a splash eventually! Just need the right card and moment to present itself 😀

[@controversialcardchannel]

@@SpitballinCards Best way to move, king. Patience is a virtue that does pay off.

[@28relics]

Man I don’t know modern cards are so hype cycle dependent I would be selling but sheesh who knows with this dude he is different

[@SpitballinCards]

Chris here - I agree with everything you said. It does feel like a great time to sell. But Ohtani is different. It's just incredible to watch!

[@timsfgiantsmem9382]

Giants fan with Shohei cards here. Couldnt imagine the pain of not having any ohtani cards

[@SpitballinCards]

Right??!! Even as a Giants fan, if you have some cards at least there's some positive from his incredible season!

[@timsfgiantsmem9382]

@@SpitballinCards I can't hate Shohei. Love him too much. Actually rooting for him. It's wild that's how much gravity pull he has. Turned out a die hard giants fan lol 😆 Got me watching Dodger games now. Unreal

[@MGsac98252]

Nice. Ditto.

[@SpitballinCards]

@@timsfgiantsmem9382 WOW

[@4TheGame2016]

Ohtani has the international spotlight and folks in other countries will spend big dollars on him and even the low end RC cards will go up. Everything with him will have the potential for crazy prices. The what if he does great in the post season, pitches and helps them win, even a loss in the WS still could have huge potential for his cards. Another MVP or two or three even means you missed the boat. Again, his market no matter how many cards he has there is just too much demand. Even just the flippers win on him. So we all either look to buy, sell or do nothing. That’s why we love this hobby. 😊😅😮

[@SpitballinCards]

💯💯💯

[@T57w]

I got into card collecting a few years ago because of Shohei, so I didn’t realize how much card values could fluctuate. From my perspective, his success has attracted many new collectors. these newcomers including myself, unlike longtime collectors, often aren’t familiar with the true value of cards, which leads to some of his cards selling for prices that many collectors find surprising or unacceptable. I bought a bowman chrome blue "pitching"auto for $1800 about 3 years ago and thought I paid a lot at the time, but now I’m kicking myself for not buying more!

[@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin]

Great timing on that buy! Congrats! Most of us are kicking ourselves for not buying ANYTHING at that time.

[@SpitballinCards]

@@T57w I agree - he’s definitely bringing more people to the hobby. At least for HIS cards!

[@MGsac98252]

I buy it all.....raw, pitching....no eye appeal. If it has his mug on the card. I'm BUYING!!!!!

[@Philmington]

💯😅

[@SpitballinCards]

Sounds good to me!

[@BaseHeadSports]

Can his prices go higher....definitely. Postseason in Dodger blue will enhance his legacy. I think that where a player can become a legend in the hobby....with postseason success.

[@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin]

Definitely agree. Excited to see postseason Ohtani.

[@theFryingKoala]

Does anyone know why topps never made the 2018 Bowman Chrome Ohtani base refractor auto/499, but instead redeemed the super rare 2018 Bowman Mega Box Ohtani redemptions with an unnumbered Ohtani base refractor auto that has a total of around 10 combined PSA and BGS submissions?

[@BLcardz]

I had offers for my BGS 9.5/10 Ohtani blue chrome batting refractor at Burbank for 18000 and 18500...I declined looking for 20k....looking back, I guess it was a good decision and it might just end up on my vault from this point on, and just enjoy the ride....Picked it up in 2021 so nothing but gravy since then....

[@SpitballinCards]

What a card!! Did you have it at Trade Night? Chris here - we may have talked! We ended up with a bgs 9 blue auto and its locked away in our vault and we have no plans to move it. You must be sitting on a lot of unrealized profit after buying in 2021. I know that's tempting to cash in...

[@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin]

Jeff here: I wonder if that's one we saw at trade night? Good call holding onto it, I'd say! Great work getting in so early!

[@BLcardz]

@@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin actually I think so!

[@BLcardz]

@@SpitballinCards yea I had it at trade night. I remember that trade is when he hit the grand slam to got 40/40 …I really didn’t see that many available at Burbank…you would figure in LA there would be a few…I have a feeling people are starting to put them away for good.

[@HobbyChamps]

Holding Ohtani right now is bonkers. JMO

[@NelsonVaughn1]

I just looked it up. World female population estimated 4 billion vs 150 bowman chrome blue batting Ohtani printed. Answer is simple.

[@kevinlauerigh6893]

Chris you seem like the kind of guy I’d like to have a beer with

[@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin]

Jeff here: Chris isn’t much of a beer guy, you’d probably have to have some bourbon or a Jack and Coke! 🤣

[@kevinlauerigh6893]

@@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin Jeff I’d have a beer with you too lol 😂 you seem like a good group of guys

[@SpitballinCards]

@@kevinlauerigh6893 I definitely talk about drinking too much on the show haha Hopefully we can all make Philmington’s rooftop meet up at next years National!

[@kevinlauerigh6893]

@@SpitballinCards sounds great haha not much better than relaxing with a beverage and talking about cards 😂

[@cardboardstoriesyt]

Very under valuing Ohtani cards for the short term. They already won the NL West and will be well rested going into the playoffs. His low end stuff is selling really well, his autos are still affordable with little movement

[@Bryan45552]

Let's say Ohtani never plays another game after this postseason. What's his floor? 30% less? If he plays another 6 years and has 2-4 more MVP's? The potential for upside because he's a Dodger is huge. That being said, if I'm a Dodgers fan, I want that autograph on a Dodgers card, even if it's not a rookie.

[@SpitballinCards]

@@Bryan45552 yeah I’m very curious what the first heritage red ink dodgers uniform auto goes for. Or maybe the first dodgers dynasty auto.

[@guitarlearningtoplay]

Don’t think baseball cards are that dependent on team uniforms as with other sports that’s why prospect cards are worth more but in other sports they aren’t. It’s all about the rookies

[@te2edgesportscards177]

Ohtani is incredible. How will his cards fare in the future, based on his all time stats, given he is already 29?

[@burtonbrocious171]

Consider this baseball is ve re y popular in japan 😊

[@SpitballinCards]

Yes it is!!

[@Ryansvideoss]

I am dying to buy an ohtani rookie card but I keep telling myself the current prices won’t be worth it, unless it’s for a bowman chrome or TC card. The other sets are tough for me to justify because there’s just so many.

[@SpitballinCards]

Ohtan is in SO MANY SETS in 2018. He's got an ocean of rookie cards. Got to be picky about where we put our money.

[@JaredHettler]

I hate buying low end cards and because a good Ohtani card is well into 5 figures I just can't stomach it lol. I think I'd rather own 15 $1,000 cards than 1 $15,000 card. Plus being a Yankees collector makes it easier to cope with not having Ohtani cards 😂 at least I have an excuse 😂 I'm on the fence right now on whether I should buy a PSA 9 Soto 1st bowman chrome or save up a little more to buy a PSA 10

[@ryanra44]

They had a guy in the Ohtani Facebook group that recently bought a redemption and was asking for help redeeming it. He is screwed

[@mangobango6970]

Being 47, I love watching other 40 year olds discussing stuff like we know anything about anything. The world is just so inverted from the world I grew up in, so I'm not sure about anything these days including card collecting. The norm seems to change so often and so extreme.

[@SpitballinCards]

We hope that we combine for at least general knowledge. But you're right, it's impossible to know what's going to happen.

[@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin]

Jeff here: It's alllll a guessing game.

[@MillionPeanuts]

50/50 ball already gone to auction, but theres a pending lawsuit on who owns the ball, so there wont be an auction until that is settled

[@baseballbrownie2317]

Hello Guys, for Shoehi Otani cards this is what I would do sell lower end cards,Autograph Cards if you have several sell the lower/Mid- Range Cards and Keep the Higher End for the End of his Career ,he will be a World Series Winner before he Retires Engagement Ring then work for it,Thanks for this Series.

[@SpitballinCards]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@RK-wy7zv]

I may not know whether ohtani prices will rise or fall near term since I dont collect sports cards. But if it means anything, even I (a non-collector) own a few ohtani cards. Thats the kind of pull he has. Transcendant. Iconic. Stopped watching baseball after steroid scandal and started watching again in 2018 when he debuted.

[@Cryptoinvestor-pv4fy]

Have you guys seen Shohei Ohtani: Beyond the Dream on ESPN? It's amazing!

[@JeffreyBeckerPhotographs]

Keep in mind that if Aaron Judge would have hit 52 home runs in 2022, instead of hitting 62, this would be Ohtani’s 4th straight MVP and the clear favorite to get #5 next season. An incredible streak.

[@michaelfeldstein809]

Well Judge did hit 62 and if Ohtani didn't switch leagues, he wouldn't have another MVP this year.

[@JeffreyBeckerPhotographs]

@@michaelfeldstein809 well you’re making an assumption that Judge would win over Ohtani this year for MVP and that would be a tight race. Judge played the field but Ohtani stole over 50 bases, and had an equally amazing offensive season. I’m not sure what your argument is though….in the landscape of the history of baseball chances are very high Ohtani will be elevated far above anyone in this generation.

[@guitarlearningtoplay]

I TOLD YOU!!!!! GO READ MY PREVIOUS COMMENTS about the price of the 50/50 ball. YOU GUYS WERE WAAAAAAAY OFF!!!!

[@SpitballinCards]

That;s soooo much money for a ball. New owner has to get it signed now. You can;t help but feel like it will never be worth more than that. But who knows.

[@VictorHernandez-iv7vu]

Shohei is the Jordan of baseball cards ... all his early low pop stuff will go insane at some point.

[@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin]

Hard to argue with this, definitely a similar transcendent, worldwide appeal.

[@SpitballinCards]

Is right now that point?

[@jeffross2181]

@@SpitballinCards Ohtani just signed on with the Dodgers. The party is just getting started

[@johns.8246]

The time to buy was 2019 when nobody wanted them.

[@SpitballinCards]

for sure. But that that times has passed!

[@rzaakir]

Pre 2021 Ohtani was really cheap. I know it's hard to think anyone was cheap that year but he was vastly overshadowed by Acuna, Soto, and Tatis - even Vlad - going into that year.

[@familyberliner6254]

You guys never mention any of Shohei's PRCs from his NPB days in Japan. So much amazing stuff. Unique, lower-than-USA-companies' print run, of older vintage. What's not to covet?

[@SpitballinCards]

Chris here - I don't know much about those cards. In my mind they're like the US Non-licensed cards. Maybe they'll be as popular or even more popular but I try to stick to what I know or understand or think I know and understand.

[@familyberliner6254]

@@SpitballinCards They are worth, IMO, an investigation if you are an Ohtani collector/ investor. Some truly amazing stuff from BBM, Calbee & Owner's League to name a few.

[@moronsaltable]

Do u know how much a 2013 BBM rookie edition sells for? I see one on ebay for $3,600 bit it's obo and packs are $220

[@familyberliner6254]

@@moronsaltable That's some solid value, in my opinion. I don't have the bankroll to play in the deep end of the high-end pool, but I really dig Shohei's Nippon-Ham cards and think there's short-term and long-term plays to be made there.

[@moronsaltable]

@familyberliner6254 I have a box that I might sell at the end of the year, do you know a good place to sell?

[@andrewappelbaum]

Is there a ceiling (outside of a generalized expanded collector base) to a modern player before it approaches Babe Ruth “store of value” status? Long term, I would want to try to envision where Ohtani stands against the greats, and also how his huge supply of cards in great condition would work against him. Looking at the 90s, the highest value cards come from sets: PMG, credentials, 1st GU jersey set, etc. Not necessarily rookie cards.

[@SpitballinCards]

True, but most of those 90s players have rookies in hugely overprinted sets with no parallels or autos

[@jeremiahwilson6020]

MLB dodged a huge bullet with the Ohtani and gambling scandle..imagine if it went the other way

[@SpitballinCards]

I'd rather not

[@Tydrix]

Now should also be a great time to pick up some cards for my PC since most of the investors and flippers are using their revenue on Ohtani.

[@SpitballinCards]

Lots of other players for sure flying in Ohtani's shadow right now

[@fated316]

Goatani.

[@SpitballinCards]

💯💯

[@jacobfain6504]

I'm so lucky I'm only a collector and he's not one of my favorite players because I'd be broke!

[@stueystuey1962]

Except for his absolute best cards, like /10 or better, great images and through 2018, and the best products, it's time to sell.

[@omgbygollywow]

When they said Ohtani should not be MVP, they woke the sleeping giant, poked the bear, grabbed the tiger by the tail, played with fire, opened Pandora's box, bit off more than they could chew, walked into the lion's den, shot themself in the foot, stole John Wick's car and killed his dog, stepped on Elvis's blue suede shoes, put a hit on Vito Corleone, lit the fuse, said hello to Tony Montana's little friend, drank the Kool-aid, unleashed the Kraken, wrote a check they could not cash, crossed the Rubicon, told Tommy Devito to go home and get his shinebox, leaped before looking, painted themself into a corner, tried to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs, called Marty McFly a chicken, rocked the boat, stepped on a crack, pissed off Bruce Banner, did not stay in their lane and know their role, assassinated Archduke Ferdinand, ate the poison apple, told Fonzie he was wrong, had a plan but was punched in the mouth by Mike Tyson, activated Murphy’s Law upon themselves, captained the Exxon Valdez, touched a nerve, messed with the wife of a jealous man, jumped out of the frying pan into the fire, checked into the Hotel California, counted their chickens before they hatched, put their foot in their mouth, brought a knife to a gunfight, missed the boat, was caught with their pants down, ran into a brick wall, let the dogs out, bombed Pearl Harbor, broke a mirror, walked under a ladder, crossed paths with a black cat, dug their own grave, barked up the wrong tree, snatched defeat from the jaws of victory, did not look both ways before crossing the street, looked a gift horse in the mouth, stirred up a hornet's nest, called the kettle black, was struck by lightning, bit the hand that feeds them, dropped a bar of soap in a men's prison shower, brought cannabis to Russia in luggage, screwed the pooch, made it completely FUGAZI and FUBAR, went on a fool’s errand, let the fox in the henhouse, built castles out of sand, ran with scissors, licked a frozen pole, put themselves in harm’s way, judged a book by its cover, was blinded by the light, put all their eggs in one basket, took the blue pill, effed around and found out, cried over spilt milk, got a taste of their own medicine, gave up their day job, went on a wild goose chase, smoked at a gas station, kicked against the goads, played in traffic, ran with the bulls, stepped on a rake, texted while drinking and driving, tempted fate, pissed in their own pool, threw caution to the wind, painted a bullseye on their back, slipped on a banana peel, dropped the ball, stirred the pot, crossed wires, swam with the sharks, danced with the devil, did not keep Will Smith’s wife’s name out of their mouth, tripped over a land mine, became a fly in the ointment, a monkey in the wrench and a pain in the ass, went down in flames, fell from grace, took a long walk on a short pier, got their comeuppance, plowed another man’s field, threw good money after bad, faced the music, fell into quicksand, burned their bridges, went to a Diddy party, did not play with a full deck, sowed the wind and reaped the whirlwind, was up the creek without a paddle, had their goose cooked, played Russian Roulette with a fully loaded gun, got hoisted on their own petard, doused fire with gasoline, cut off their nose to spite their face, fell on their sword, pooped their pants, threw stones in a glass house, told Clint Eastwood they feel lucky, invested in Enron stock, sailed aboard the Titanic, tugged on Superman's cape, spit into the wind, pulled the mask off the old Lone Ranger and messed around with Jim.

[@Ron742_]

I could see his cards going higher, but at some point dipping below now, considering the hype of the first ever 50/50. Not a great time to buy now imo. Good time to sell now, depending when you bought in.

[@SpitballinCards]

Lots of hype right now for sure

[@omilu808]

Bowman pitching auto is the best looking version of his autograph.

[@SpitballinCards]

I like the image too

[@n00btype]

selling ohtani to buy engagement ring, worst investment ever even if it's the right thing to do

[@SpitballinCards]

hahahahahaha - I couldnt help but laugh. You're not wrong.... (statistically speaking)

[@David-fv7zg]

I doubt we will ever see 50/50 for a decade

[@timsfgiantsmem9382]

100% lol

[@cardboardcandy]

@@David-fv7zg will my marriage last... well, that's an Ohtani question, 50/50.

[@SpitballinCards]

@@cardboardcandy 😂😂😂

[@mangobango6970]

Do a show about the new 2024 topps update checklist. I wish they would stop pairing ohtani on cards with trout like the new combo card. I think trout being on the card with him brings down the value now. The ohtani trout cards when they both played for the angels made sense, but not now

[@Philmington]

That's for next week- we weren't collectively ready to tackle that one!

[@mangobango6970]

@@Philmington thanks I look forward to that discussion

[@tomarmstrong1971]

Is this season better than Acuna's 40/70? I know Acuna's injuries really hinder his collectability but the hype on this season for Ohtani seems like it is far greater than the Acuna season

[@SpitballinCards]

Great question! Chris here, even as a braves fan I can say that I think Ohtani's season is better. Slightly...

[@andrewpizzalim]

Would love your thoughts on Ohtani 1st year Dodger cards and the potential value there. Could those exceed the value of his 2nd or 3rd year cards as an Angel?

[@SpitballinCards]

I could see that - very easily. Except the autos. I have a feeling that Ohtanis original signature autos will hold a premium over his newer signature. Just opinion.

[@fliplife67]

That’s the thing there are buyers willing to overpay.

[@SpitballinCards]

💯

[@uncle-ted]

PCA ALL DAY!!!! Pete Crow Armstrong is a SUPERSTAR!

[@LJB42_Collections]

You can get a cool non rookie SP, SSP or serial number for $200-500. You don't need to spend 10K!!

[@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin]

Yes! He’s got some absolute bangers that won’t break the bank. We just did a Blabbin’ ‘Bout Slabbin’ video on exactly that!

[@BryceMeyer14]

Bought a ring in March, popped the question in August. She said yes, but….still buying cards 😅

[@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin]

Well done all around! Congrats!

[@SpitballinCards]

@@BryceMeyer14 👏👏👏

[@BryceMeyer14]

Thank you gentlemen.

[@Joe-cf3vo]

I wouldn’t do FOMO buy because that’s my investment style. Ohtani cards will most likely go up in value excluding injury or another gambling scandal. However the trajectory of his cards increase will slow. There will be corrections along the way but the challenge is when will his cards drop? After a huge run up? You may pay more than compared to today. That’s what makes this exciting but not for me to play.

[@jaymarble5282]

If you see Ohtani cards as an "investment", then it is time to sell or at least sell some of your cards to make a profit. If you are a "collector", then I would still sell a card or two, esp. if you are making a huge profits --- and keep your favorite cards. I don't think now if a good time to buy Ohtani cards, but no one really knows what will happen.

[@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin]

Thanks for this thoughtful take!

[@BobbyHo2022]

I bought his heritage auto bgs RC when he first started blowing up after his first Tommy John for 2500 in 2021. Now its double that. You never know with talents like Ohtani. Reminds me of Lebron in the early years before he got any rings.

[@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin]

@@BobbyHo2022 Great timing! 💪🏼

[@Joe-cf3vo]

I’d take the $300k plus a meet a greet with ohtani and signed stuff. I’d be to afraid to leave the stadium because a ton of people may be waiting to kill me hahaha

[@SpitballinCards]

Yeah seriously. How far are you getting with that ball. And - chris here - I also wondered if the balls were marked. After you leave, how does the team know you still have the ball??

[@dsphillips16]

Last 🔥

[@SpitballinCards]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@slimthumbtak]

How many steals does Rickey get with the bigger bases and pitchers not being able to throw over as much?

[@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin]

Jeff here: probably a lot. but he was reallllly inefficient. He made 42 outs on the basepaths in one season! FORTY-TWO! The better question might be, "How many steals would Rickey get if he were as efficient as Ohtani?" Prob 150+

[@slimthumbtak]

@@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin Penalizing him for inefficiency is essentially penalizing him for the era in which he played. Not to mention he grew up a multi-sport athlete who was actually better at football but went into baseball per his mother's advice because baseball players have longer careers. Whereas, Ohtani has been dead focused on baseball since he was a little kid. He also has an entire analytics team at his disposal, ipads in the dugout, etc. He probably doesn't even sneeze if the analytics say it's not an efficient decision. Of course he'll be more efficient. He lives and plays in a more efficient era. Rickey played on overwhelming natural ability and instincts. He got on base with no one in front of him, he was running. Period. There was no squad of number crunchers to tell him it wasn't efficient. When Rickey played, WAR was a bad thing. I mean, it still is. But you get what I mean. Penalizing him for not being efficient just seems unfair. He was just a human being playing a game. Not an automaton making calculated moves based on the data provided by his team of analysts. End of day. Both players are incredible. I just don't think it's fair to compare them based on efficiency when Rickey didn't have 1/100,000,000th of the analytical information at his disposal that Ohtani has.

[@SportsCardJungle]

There are a lot of Ohtani cards that have been printed, but if the American and Asian markets believes he is a generational talent, do you think people are just buying one of his unique/popular cards? Even with the 300 print run card Scottie mentioned, 300 of the cards could be owned all by one person. They could also be held onto for decades on purpose or forgotten in a box of cards in your grandma's basement.

[@frankrizzo6776]

I bought lots of his cards during his rookie season. Then during the pandemic when everything else was going nuts I bought even more. People had injury concerns about him so his cards were still cheap.

[@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin]

That’s some very smart buying! Wish I had been all in back then.

[@dominicmenna2097]

I think the pitching images will go up once he pitches again

[@SpitballinCards]

Very possible! There will also likely be fewer pitching image cards produced going foward. What does that mean? No idea.

[@cardsforthelongrun]

Ohtani is great. But guys, wake up. His prices are definitely going to be lower one day. I have no idea when (could be years). But once you peak physically and your stats start falling, it is a disaster for card prices. People forget about you did in the heart of career and prices fall. Happens to everyone. There will be some other guy belting 50 HRs, wowing people like crazy and Ohtani will be hitting 12 home runs and no one will be dumping money into his cards. Lots of other questions about Ohtani: Do these prices sustain if he isn't the same as a pitcher?

[@Philmington]

True, True. Good points.

[@NinjaSquirrel30]

⚾ 🐐 🇯🇵 Greatest to ever do it 💯 Cheaper at some point Scott? If he wins a WS or even multiple with Dodgers that will never happen dude.

[@SpitballinCards]

It's a tough call. He may spend a few weeks on IL in his 30's but how much will he have accomplished before then???

[@scottiebcards2354]

Scott here, it can definitely happen. This hobby is VERY VERY what have you done for me lately. Look at Pujols as an example.

[@lescamp79]

Topps announced that are actually 3 images of his bowman rookie auto, its a carrying bag variation out of 25 with a super also. It's never surfaced and the fact that we're now just hearing about it makes it seem like it hasnt been pulled. I would imagine that shohei card would go for an insane amount. The post was made on Topps Instagram page on sept 20

[@BellTunnel]

Just watched an eBay auction last night in which a redemption card for a 2024 Cosmic Chrome Black Parallel (/25) sold for $6,600. A redemption card.

[@moronsaltable]

I've been thinking the exact opposite. I don't understand why people are deciding to buy his cards right now. I guess I can understand the people buying his cards that are fans, but I find it strange that collectors are buying his cards right now. I'm wondering why they didn't buy his cards earlier; he's 2017 ROY, 4X all-star, and 2X MVP with talent people neve seen before. it finally takes a guy to go 50-50 for people to buy his cards when they're at their highs? I'm wondering why collectors think buying the day or day after he gets 50-50 is a good time buy. They didn't want it sooner?

[@moronsaltable]

@1stBowman I meant to say, I think the time to buy his cards was years ago, or at least before the 50-50. It might be better late than never, but I just find it strange why there's collectors buying their first Ohtani cards right now. I don't think his cards are a bad investment, I think they have a lot of potential with the MVP and WS possibility. I plan to sell a few at the end of the year

[@SpitballinCards]

@@moronsaltable This is exactly what the video was about!! When you're watching a star player do someting nobody else has ever done, it's hard to not get swept up!

[@ryanra44]

A lot of people were scared off bc of the MULTIPLE INJURIES. Thats why his cards were dirt cheap going in mid 2021

[@moronsaltable]

@ryanra44 Yup..his cards went down in 2020 kind of weird that it took the guy to get 50-50 for those collectors to get over the 2020 inury fear. He hasn't even pitched yet, so I don't understand why the 2020 fear would be over. Ohtani has been the MVP favorite for a while, but there wasn't much movement. When Ohtani moved from a trash franchise to a huge collectors market, there was just a little movement. Buying his card when signed with the Dodgers or during the year buying it for his 40-40 makes sense, I just find it strange why you would wait until the day or day after 50-50. I'm not disrespecting anyone. I think people should buy what makes them happy; if people lose money though, I don't think they'll be happy

[@ryanra44]

@@moronsaltable I recently did pick up ONE decent size Ohtani auto, just bc I really want to have one to hold long term. I pulled the trigger bc I got it well below recent comps. I am also still worried about the injuries, but at this point he has done enough to be immortalized with 3 MVPs and a 50/50 season.

[@pje8462]

Love the episode, but you guys act like the only Ohtani cards worth buying are $15K and up. There are so many at 1 and 2k or $500 that are low pop and hugely desirable.

[@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin]

Jeff here: totally agree! And some great cards even less than that. He’s got some absolute bangers that won’t break the bank. We just did a Blabbin’ ‘Bout Slabbin’ video on exactly that!

[@PatrickEllsworth-f7z]

@@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin Yes, I watched that video. It was a good one. But that was about real cheapies. I'm talking about PSA 10 Shohei's in the $500-2K ballpark. Maybe third tier cards? These need to be talked about more because they are on fire right now.

[@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin]

@@PatrickEllsworth-f7z Funny you should mention that, a video on that tier is in the works!

[@Cardenjoyer]

Even if the Dodgers got swept this year, I think most people thought that this was going to be his worst overall Dodger season, considering him not pitching and not counting those backend of the 10 year contract years. Seems predictable that they will be higher going into next year as people will say "hey did you know the guy who did 50/50 also pitches?". Now, he could do poorly on either (or both) sides of the ball next year and then the prices may go down, or he could continue to do what he was doing from 2021-2023 and then some (playoffs, WS, etc.). But even if he were to get injured and never pitch again, now people are excited at him trying to go for 60/60 lol. This is probably the only example of a player in the hobby where his value actually grows over the next five years.

[@rsuriyop]

"Shohei Ohtani Is INSANE" Yeah, and so are his prices right now. Clearly, it would've been better to buy his cards _before_ 9/19, not after. And I would go so far as to say before he got to 40/40 as well.

[@SpitballinCards]

Better than now, that's for sure.

[@JenniferMedina-bg1zb]

I don’t see the Dodgers winning it all. So many people keep talking them up like they are the favorites, I don’t get it

[@SpitballinCards]

@@JenniferMedina-bg1zb their pitching just hasn’t held up. But the offensive potential is very high! Just think what Ohtani-Betts-freeman can do in the playoffs! (If the 9 hitter doesn’t hit into triple plays…)

[@JenniferMedina-bg1zb]

Ohtani- Betts-Freeman, against great pitching, aren’t really that good. They are probably capable of hitting .250 collectively. That’s just mediocre by todays MLB offensive standards

[@kennethgriffin7921]

engagement rings aren't rare. a bowm chrome ohtani rookie auto is

[@Jasong-r2x]

I would trade the ball for a bowman chrome red and a picture

[@Jasong-r2x]

Picture with ohtani!!

[@SpitballinCards]

@@Jasong-r2x 💯

[@williedillard8938]

I know Scott is a HATER but how do the rest of you guys feel about Bonds 170 + career WAR? In my opinion from growing up watching baseball during that era he is definitely the GOAT absolutely the best of his generation. That being said Ohtani is also a GOAT and the best of this era. In my humble opinion.

[@Philmington]

Love Bonds

[@SpitballinCards]

Scott here-Why do you think I am a Bonds hater? I really like Bonds and am currently looking at a few of his cards!

[@williedillard8938]

@@SpitballinCards Scott I thought I had heard you really trash guys from the roid era but maybe I mixed you up with someone else. I do ingest a lot of card content so its possible. Bonds was an amazing watch I am glad I was able to see him in his prime.

[@Philmington]

@@SpitballinCards True. I'm not a huge fan of the guy, but I like the idea of owning his cards. I think Scott feels similarly.

[@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin]

Jeff here: Bonds definitely polarizing. But he was unquestionably the best of his time (and maybe any time??). I loved watching him play, can you imagine if social media was around during his peak???

[@fated316]

I bought another Ohtani superfractor. He’s Jordan Brady level. These cards will be worth 100k.

[@SpitballinCards]

WHOA!! Which one??

[@fated316]

@@SpitballinCards the 2024 pristine topps. My thinking is dodger first year cards will be valuable. ESP superfractors. Only 6.3k. But if he’s Jordan and Brady level it is easily a 25k card.

[@fated316]

@@SpitballinCards I actually did a max bid of 12k. Ohtani collectors are nuts.

[@augielopez3381]

Hi guys, can you tell me what you think about C3 grading company. I saw an interview whith the CEO and he came across honest ethical andwith integrity. I have about 30 thousand cards and i have never graded one. I am retired Army veteran. Thank you, i hope i can get a response.

[@johnbritt53]

Shooda bought them 5 years ago. Today they be expensive to buy

[@TheCardDeal]

FINALLY a lineup with some substance.

[@FSLIFE000]

Mets wining this series and will have a run in the playoffs, will change the scope of the division for the next decade

[@SpitballinCards]

Not impossible. Getting ready to make a splash in Free Agency this winter!

[@art08474]

Mets are on fire!

[@pk3739]

Ohtani is soooo much better than betts for the dodgers. I’d 100% put my money into Shohei vs Mookie, just so much more transcending than Mookie as good as he is.

[@jamesesslinger1976]

SELL... 2019 Naitonal convention I bought 4 PSA 9s 2018 Bowman Ohtani for $15 all together! Sold one for $80, 100, 120 and 140! Just checked and card is selling for $40! And I sold two years ago! So Ohtani prices are actually going down over last few years despite his performance. Card prices are not based on performance. 99.9% of ALL cards go down in value.