Mile High Results

[Fred]

It's funny to read that cards are commodities but I guess you can think of them as that. It only takes two people to want something so bad that the final hammer seems ridiculous to most. So, what happens after everyone that want's a "10" Reggie, gets the card? What's the card worth then? It's only one auction away from dropping 50% in value.

I'm not a huge Reggie fan but I tell you what, he could hit that ball and he was a very colorful player in his day. But I'd still rather spend my money on Johnson's, Jackson's and Ruth's so I'm hoping that the "10" Reggie buyers don't become too interested in real vintage stuff (maybe they are).

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Fred

It's funny to read that cards are commodities but I guess you can think of them as that. It only takes two people to want something so bad that the final hammer seems ridiculous to most. So, what happens after everyone that want's a "10" Reggie, gets the card? What's the card worth then? It's only one auction away from dropping 50% in value.

I'm not a huge Reggie fan but I tell you what, he could hit that ball and he was a very colorful player in his day. But I'd still rather spend my money on Johnson's, Jackson's and Ruth's so I'm hoping that the "10" Reggie buyers don't become too interested in real vintage stuff (maybe they are).

don't kid yourself though....theres a bunch in the hobby that love the vintage big name guys that aren't going anywhere Ruth/Johnson etc...

but theres a bunch of PSA 10 or best possible grade collectors out there.....there was that baseball player that only collected 10s...there are a lot of guys that just collect 10s......

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by 1952boyntoncollector

don't kid yourself though....theres a bunch in the hobby that love the vintage big name guys that aren't going anywhere Ruth/Johnson etc...

but theres a bunch of PSA 10 or best possible grade collectors out there.....there was that baseball player that only collected 10s...there are a lot of guys that just collect 10s......

The Registry was a stroke of genius, even if an accidental one. As was the meaningless IMO grade of Gem Mint.

[Touch'EmAll]

I have bought a few PSA 10's over the years. I seem to be always disappointed. I have never kept a 10 and they always have gone back for refunds, well, except for a 2010 Mike Trout I like. There always is some ticky-tack flaw I don't like. It's too tough to justify the expense, then the hassle of the return and explanation why. Leave them to the registry folks who need an ego boost.

[MetsBaseball1973]

Originally Posted by 100backstroke

I have bought a few PSA 10's over the years. I seem to be always disappointed. I have never kept a 10 and they always have gone back for refunds, well, except for a 2010 Mike Trout I like. There always is some ticky-tack flaw I don't like. It's too tough to justify the expense, then the hassle of the return and explanation why. Leave them to the registry folks who need an ego boost.

So is that 2010 Trout you own for an ego boost? Sometimes I want a perfect card, so I gets myself a 10 that merits that assessment. It ain't for an ego boost or a set.

[midmo]

[Touch'EmAll]

Honestly, the 2010 Mike Trout looks correct in the 10 holder to me. Plus I grew up an Angels Fan and lived half hour from Anaheim Stadium as a kid. When I go back down to SoCal and see a game at "The Big A" I kinda get choked up with all the memories. I will always be an Angel fan. And Mike Trout is now their top dog. Those are my reasons for owning that particular card in "10". Sorry I ruffled feathers.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by 100backstroke

Honestly, the 2010 Mike Trout looks correct in the 10 holder to me. Plus I grew up an Angels Fan and lived half hour from Anaheim Stadium as a kid. When I go back down to SoCal and see a game at "The Big A" I kinda get choked up with all the memories. I will always be an Angel fan. And Mike Trout is now their top dog. Those are my reasons for owning that particular card in "10". Sorry I ruffled feathers.

If something makes you happy why not go for it? Congrats on a great looking card. Personally, my comments are only for sake of discussion. Some (maybe most) registry collectors are super passionate about collecting. It's a great thing and I think it's great for the hobby. And I wouldn't rail to much on high grade collectors with this....Every time I look at this one, shown 143 times in the last 3 months, I absolutely love it.