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Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Amadeus Rooster, Jun 29, 2025.

  1. Hey Now!

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    While now might indeed be peak time to sell - a numbered autograph doesn't lose near as much value. That's a gigantic hit. Congrats!
     
  2. Kemahkeith

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    Already done my man cross listed.
     
  3. IdStrosfan

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    Ok, so I was exaggerating lol
     
  4. panamamyers

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    You sure you're not looking at the bowman chrome? I'm seeing bowman paper like yours at $199 sold prices.
     
  5. Kemahkeith

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  6. panamamyers

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    The one on page one of this thread is the paper version. It would say Bowman chrome in the top left if it was the chrome version.
     
  7. Hey Now!

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    Correct. It's definitely paper - though numbered so its a REALLY good paper card. Bowman Chrome has CHROME under the B/circle logo.
     
  8. Kemahkeith

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    Bowman Chrome is not released until September.

    Now if it were last years it would have the 1st insignia in the upper right-hand corner.
    I guess its paper which all of the 2025s are at this point.
    I get my pricing from the PSA value website.
    My point was look at how it took off after the Astros game
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    Check out the spike.
    Baseball cards are like free agents. They are worth what anyone will pay for them.
    Had lots of Vlady Jr cards.
    Dumped them while he was the "IT" guy. now they are not worth a lot.
    Thats why I always go bowman.
    Sorry about the crappy photos. Took from my computer at work.
    Shhhhh
     
  9. panamamyers

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    That's the xfractor in your photo. There is also a blue chrome from 2025 that just sold on July 29 for $500. The one you have is also an awesome card. No doubt.
     
  10. Kemahkeith

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    Thanks.
    I put it up on e bay for 350 a bit ago
     
  11. Landry's Tooth

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    Bowman is mass produced. You have to stick to Sterling or Best to keep production run down.
     
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    I bought his usa stars stripes auto for $2 at a show 2 years ago...

    Went from 70s to 175 after that game.
     
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    I think it's borderline criminal they use a sticker auto for Bowman Chrome auto.... product is expensive ...
     
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    I recommend topps pro debut or heritage minor league.

    Lots of autos and numbered parallels. No retail so the production runs are reasonable. Also, you can get hobby boxes under $100.
     
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    Since it's not a 1st bowman, I'd move it and spread that money over 3 or 4 cards...

    I'd probably still buy Kurtz but maybe a graded refractor and pick up a few other guys. Just hedging from a Wander Franco or Luis Robert situations...
     

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