Thursday, December 18, 2014

BGS Submission Update Sixteen - 2014 Topps Chrome : Jose Abreu Base Autograph Refractor Parallel (312/499) Now Graded and Slabbed a Gem Mint 9.5


Original Submission Post
Beckett Book Value : $120

We now come to the last non Dodger of the batch and the 2014 AL ROY Jose Abreu.

With so many of his autographs out there now the value of his cards are being watered down but I still had no intention on buying his cards as they didn't hold that much interest to me. Now if I could score it at a major discount and flip it into a gem mint grade and then possibly flip it again for something that does hold my interest then that is another matter all together.

I originally "won" this on a 4 box break held by Alex of Chavez Ravining much to the chagrin of a few people. Though it was a redemption card I had already seen them pop up on eBay so I didn't think it would be that long till Topps redeemed it. I was right as within 2 weeks I had it in my hands and I knew I would submit it for grading. I was confident it would earn a gem mint grade as I was only worried about a small potential flaw on the surface. Guess BGS didn't see or care about it as surface received a perfect 10 as centering did as well. Only knock on the card were the corners which got a 9. No matter as it still ended up being a gem mint card.

A nice investment in a random box break. Was my plan all along and it worked to perfection. Now, to flip or not to flip? You know I will and did.




6 comments:

  1. Abreu signed a ton, but his cards still seem the be selling. I bet you could fetch a good amount for it on the Bay.

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    1. His market has been saturated.
      I traded it for the Ken Griffey Strata with on card autograph.
      A nice swap I think
      = )

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    2. WHAT?! You got the strata just for the Abreu? Jeez, that's a pretty nice trade! I already have two Abreu autographs (both pulled by me) so I should be set for 2015. Awesome card, and Griffey! I'm still stunned!

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    3. No.. I had to include some other stuff but this was the main piece.
      We were/are both happy with trade
      = )

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  2. I hope this arrives soon. Will be a nice addition for my Chrome Quest

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    1. Sigh.... so do I.
      USPS/Canadian Post is pissing me off

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