Walker Bueler who however you spell it

[packs]

I bought a 2018 Topps Chrome box when they came out chasing an Ohtani rookie auto. Ended up with a redemption card for a guy named Buehler. Probably won out in the end.

[mr2686]

Originally Posted by packs

I bought a 2018 Topps Chrome box when they came out chasing an Ohtani rookie auto. Ended up with a redemption card for a guy named Buehler. Probably won out in the end.

+1

[irv]

Originally Posted by packs

I bought a 2018 Topps Chrome box when they came out chasing an Ohtani rookie auto. Ended up with a redemption card for a guy named Buehler. Probably won out in the end.

Nice card. I also own one but it's not autographed, unfortunately.

[Snapolit1]

I don't see pitchers taking off much in the modern card market. Maybe there are examples. I think it's the Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Jackie Robinson model that has the most juice. Some raker with flair. Did some research for a nice DeGrom rookie and was surprised how dead his market is in rookie cards Guy has won two Cy Youngs and his cards are awfully weak.

[irv]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

I don't see pitchers taking off much in the modern card market. Maybe there are examples. I think it's the Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Jackie Robinson model that has the most juice. Some raker with flair. Did some research for a nice DeGrom rookie and was surprised how dead his market is in rookie cards Guy has won two Cy Youngs and his cards are awfully weak.

I tend to believe that somewhat as well, Steve.
I see modern in all sports costing more than some well established, HOF's, and I honestly have trouble wrapping my head around it at times.

I dabble a bit in modern away from my 52 Topps cards and hockey cards, but for the most part, I mainly try to stick with vintage of players who already have a reputation/HOF career.

I know there are exceptions like Trout, etc, that haven't made the HOF yet, but those are few and far between, imo.

Of course, with manufactured scarcity, 1 of 1's , etc, some of those cards might be different if the player does eventually make it to the HOF, but I try not to play that game if I can help it.
Part of the big reason why I purchased my Walker Buehler cards is because he has the same name as my son. It's not a popular name so I just thought my son would think that is pretty cool, but then again, maybe not?

[packs]

Depends on the player and the hype they bring. Daisuke cards were sky high in the moment. I remember when the Lincecum card was huge too.

If Bob Feller were a modern pitcher I think his auto rookies would be more expensive than his entire player run. Same with Nolan Ryan. Imagine a 2020 rookie auto of a 19 year old who struck out 300 guys in the minors (which Ryan did in 1966)?

[Snapolit1]

You mean you guys dont want to spend 25k on a Jason Dominguez refractor card. Party poopers.
Craziness.