$10,000 turned down for a Griffey

011873 · Nov 8, 2009

For anyone who wasnt collecting over a decade ago, heres a story for you.

1997 Marked the first time a non plate 1/1 was inserted into packs. That product was Showcase.

A seventeen year old kid from Alaska found a Griffey Masterpiece 1/1 and back then it wasnt auto or game used or patch, just a reg card.

The report goes that he turned down ten grand for the card stating that he'll never see another one again.

Imagine turning down that money. Does anyone, especially the crazy Griffey fans, know whatever happened to that card?

Roy Birchler · Nov 8, 2009

I remember hearing that story. There were 3 different 1/1s in that set, 3 variations of the same card. Some have sold over the last couple of years, but not anywhere near $10,000.

Mr.Whipple · Nov 8, 2009

I heard the story also, Pulled two 1 of 1's back in 98 a Kerry Wood and Ripken...Sold the Ripken at a show for 4500 and the dealer thought he took me for a ride...Traded the Wood for 3000bv...But I remember ad's for people paying 15k-20k for Jordan 1 of 1's...Inserts #/50 and #/25 also booked for a couple hundred each of stars...I always look at it this way, If I pull a super high end card and sell it for a lot and the person sells it for a profit..I still made a lot more than them in profit and thats what matters...

brouthercard · Nov 8, 2009

I actually recall that number as being more like $15,000 or $17,000 for some reason.

NYCrulesU · Nov 8, 2009

I recall the story when it actually happened. It wasn't a plate. It was for the 1/1 Masterpiece from Showcase. There were 3, 1 for each level. A collector had 2 and a kid in Alaska has the 3rd. The collector did offer $10k, which was declined. The collector then offered $20k, which was also declined. The kid said he knew what the card was worth and that oneday he would put himself through college, buy a new car and a new house off of that 1 card.

Wonder how that worked out for him. ::facepalm::

ElToroloco · Nov 8, 2009

Very few cards these days can reach those heights, besides rare cut autos, I think only key Pristine Exquisite cards and key Pristine Rookie autos will ever reach 10K.

brouthercard · Nov 8, 2009

I wonder how much the row 0 Griffey showcase masterpiece would go for today?

$5000 or more?

LaneyB · Nov 8, 2009

I swear I remember seeing two of the 97 Masterpiece Griffey cards being sold on ebay back in 2005 or so for over 5000 a piece.

colts1888 · Nov 8, 2009

NYCrulesU said:
I recall the story when it actually happened. It wasn't a plate. It was for the 1/1 Masterpiece from Showcase. There were 3, 1 for each level. A collector had 2 and a kid in Alaska has the 3rd. The collector did offer $10k, which was declined. The collector then offered $20k, which was also declined. The kid said he knew what the card was worth and that oneday he would put himself through college, buy a new can and a new house off of that 1 card.

Wonder how that worked out for him. ::facepalm::

how much does a house in akaska really sell for. i always find it funny when these people get so greedy and it windsup biting them in the ass

LaneyB · Nov 8, 2009

If I would've pulled that card, I'd still be sitting on it right now!

Philip J. Fry · Nov 8, 2009

Oh man, if I pulled that card and was offered $10K for it, I wouldn't even think twice about it.

Russ S. · Nov 8, 2009

Philip J. Fry said:
Oh man, if I pulled that card and was offered $10K for it, I wouldn't even think twice about it.

I agree.
Even as a player collector, it's hard to pass up that kind of cheddar. Really!
It's not like it's a Ruth or Cobb Cut.

Bet those sell for 1/10 now.

JackLondon · Nov 8, 2009

I remember someone pulling a Masterpiece 1/1 of Eric Anthony and having it set up in his showcase like it was the Hope Diamond. Special little easel and everything. He wanted 500 dollars for it. ::facepalm::

uniquebaseballcards · Nov 8, 2009

The three cards are completely different from each other, with completely different fronts and write-ups on back.

As far as value, they should be pretty expensive considering they were the first 1/1s produced and are great looking cards. Given the historical significance of those Griffeys in particular, they should be worth $10K.

Its actually nice that some 1/1s don't have that same refractor-like finish!

Roy Birchler said:
I remember hearing that story. There were 3 different 1/1s in that set, 3 variations of the same card. Some have sold over the last couple of years, but not anywhere near $10,000.

Russ S. · Nov 8, 2009

uniquebaseballcards said:
The three cards are completely different from each other, with completely different fronts and write-ups on back.

As far as value, they should be pretty expensive considering they were the first 1/1s produced and are great looking cards. Given the historical significance of those Griffeys in particular, they should be worth $10K.

Its actually nice that some 1/1s don't have that same refractor-like finish!

Roy Birchler said:

I remember hearing that story. There were 3 different 1/1s in that set, 3 variations of the same card. Some have sold over the last couple of years, but not anywhere near $10,000.

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True.
No Way.

tramers · Nov 8, 2009

something like this?

NYCrulesU · Nov 8, 2009

uniquebaseballcards said:
The three cards are completely different from each other, with completely different fronts and write-ups on back.

As far as value, they should be pretty expensive considering they were the first 1/1s produced and are great looking cards. Given the historical significance of those Griffeys in particular, they should be worth $10K.

Its actually nice that some 1/1s don't have that same refractor-like finish!

Roy Birchler said:

I remember hearing that story. There were 3 different 1/1s in that set, 3 variations of the same card. Some have sold over the last couple of years, but not anywhere near $10,000.

Click to expand...

They weren't worth $10k then, and they're not worth $10k now. Maybe $500-800 today, based on their significance as early 1/1's. That is if someone actually holds that to be significant.

uniquebaseballcards · Nov 8, 2009

They obviously were worth $10K then because more than one person was willing to pay that price. Were you around back then?? I would pay $10K for the Griffey row 0 now.

NYCrulesU said:
uniquebaseballcards said:

The three cards are completely different from each other, with completely different fronts and write-ups on back.

As far as value, they should be pretty expensive considering they were the first 1/1s produced and are great looking cards. Given the historical significance of those Griffeys in particular, they should be worth $10K.

Its actually nice that some 1/1s don't have that same refractor-like finish!

Roy Birchler said:

I remember hearing that story. There were 3 different 1/1s in that set, 3 variations of the same card. Some have sold over the last couple of years, but not anywhere near $10,000.

Click to expand...

Click to expand...

They weren't worth $10k then, and they're not worth $10k now. Maybe $500-800 today, based on their significance as early 1/1's. That is if someone actually holds that to be significant.

NYCrulesU · Nov 8, 2009

uniquebaseballcards said:
They obviously were worth $10K then because more than one person was willing to pay that price. Were you around back then?? I would pay $10K for the Griffey row 0 now.

NYCrulesU said:

uniquebaseballcards said:

The three cards are completely different from each other, with completely different fronts and write-ups on back.

As far as value, they should be pretty expensive considering they were the first 1/1s produced and are great looking cards. Given the historical significance of those Griffeys in particular, they should be worth $10K.

Its actually nice that some 1/1s don't have that same refractor-like finish!

Roy Birchler said:

I remember hearing that story. There were 3 different 1/1s in that set, 3 variations of the same card. Some have sold over the last couple of years, but not anywhere near $10,000.

Click to expand...

Click to expand...

They weren't worth $10k then, and they're not worth $10k now. Maybe $500-800 today, based on their significance as early 1/1's. That is if someone actually holds that to be significant.

Click to expand...

Yes, I was around back then.

NYCrulesU · Nov 8, 2009

tramers said:
something like this?

Tramers,

No, looks like this -

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