Tuesday, December 16, 2014

BGS Submission Update Fifteen - 2003 Topps Tribute : Kirk Gibson Series Signatures Autograph w/Relic Now Graded and Slabbed a Gem Mint 9.5


Original Submission Post
Beckett Book Value : $80

We are down to the last 4 submission results and it's only autographs from here on out. Woo Hoo.

When I first stumbled upon this card I knew I had to have it. I had been looking for a Gibson autograph to replace the signed ball I had of his but it had to have him in Dodger blue and if at all possible on card. The Dodger blue requirement was hard enough as most have him in a Tiger uniform but the on card autograph I thought was just a long shot. Well low and behold this one came up on eBay and after some back and forth with the seller we settled on a price. Well below book. As a Dodger fan how can you not love this card? It shows Gibson in his post home run trot on his two bad knees, has a relic in the shape of 88 and a nice clean and crisp autograph.

When I purchased it I didn't have an intention of having it graded but I did want it in excellent condition which the seller promised me it was. Well when it came in I saw no flaws and thought that someday I would have it graded. I knew the autograph would grade out to a 10 as there is no issues whatsoever and BGS agreed with me once again as each sub grade received a 9.5.

This is one of my favorite autograph cards and now it just looks even better in a gold banner BGS case.


Raise your hand if you love gem mint cards


8 comments:

  1. In homage to Night Owl Cards, that is a gorgeous looking card. Effervescent in its majesty.

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    1. TY
      Hopefully we can have one next year with Kershaw in place of Gibson.
      Its been way too long

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    1. One of my favorite cards due to no world series wins let along appearances in 26 years.

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  3. Tribute makes some nice autos. I try to pick up whatever Pirates are on the checklist every year. Congrats on the grade!

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    1. They do and this was a great combo card from a great moment in time. Grade looks great even though it probably doesnt add much to value but have no intention on selling anyways. TY

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  4. Amazing card! Nowadays, Kirk is a pretty boring guy, and never smiles. Sadly these cards sell pretty cheap, along with Kirk Gibson.

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    1. $40 is the going rate on eBay nowadays. Obviously 1/2 off of book but still a nice chunk of change. At the stadium he "usually" only signs for kids and yes never smiles. Lets see how he does this year with no job.

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