Ackley: Good investment or no?

[charliehustle]

Hey guys,

Just looking for some insight on Ackley. Couple things on eBay Ive had on my Watch List, RCs/autos/PSA 10s/etc, and just not sure if its a strong move?


Any advice??

 

[Nick1190]

solid baseball player.

could easily be a .280, 20 hr, 70 rbi guy, but not sure if he could ever have superstar hobby potential

 

[aminors]

I agree with the above poster, but will add that even though they're RC logo, his Sterling refractor autos are a steal at $15 when he produces to his potential. I do realize that the fact that he is not doing such corroborates such a price point, but I think moving forward, they're a good investment.

 

[charliehustle]

Hey thanks for the input.

Ive been keeping an eye on these but not sure what Im going to offer:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DUSTIN-ACKLEY-2011-B0WMAN-STERLING-BLACK-REFRACTOR-RC-AUTO-25-MARINERS-REF?item=110883465755&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8657318486337701807#ht_500wt_1413


http://www.ebay.com/itm/POP-1-PSA-1...US_Baseball&hash=item2a1dcc90b8#ht_761wt_1396



Any input/advice on these?


Thanks!

 

[ThoseBackPages]

i voted "no"

 

[aminors]

I believe that's the same seller I offered $100 to for that card. I was autodeclined, so I offered $115, a good $20 over what the last one had brought at auction. Autodeclined again. I'd shy away from Elites and instead stick to his 2010 Chrome stuff if you're serious about investing.

 

[nicktv08]

I actually don't think he is a great investment. He plays 2nd base, not really a power hitter like cano, not an batting average guy like kinsler. He just seems mediocre to me. Most 2nd basemen are not great investments in my opinion because what other 2nd basemen out there sells for crazy money currently? I can't really think of anyone outside of Cano.

 

[jcmint]

never saw the big hype with him, good skill set but dont see hobby superstardom. lack of power. good hitter.

 

[pootshwan]

I would say no.

 

[SydBarrett]

If I was to take off my bias hat, I will still say yes. There is much speculation in the Seattle area that in the off-season, they're going to be bringing in the fences in Safeco Field, thus producing a more hitter friendly baseball Park. As it stands right now, he really doesn't have anyone behind him that pitchers are afraid of, case in point Texas walking him to load the bases and pitch to Liddi on Wednesday (although it worked out well for us there). I really think once Montero develops, and if Seager can continue to improve (and managers realize he deserves the cleanup spot) pitchers are going to be a lot more afraid of letting him on base. Best case scenario here is a 330 hitter with 15-20 homeruns and 100 runs scored. I also don't know if he stays at second base, realistically, he's probably a left fielder simply because Seattle has a really deep infield farm system-so that may be a decreasing value.

 

[budvandall]

I would say no as well.

 

[ThoseBackPages]

another thing to keep in mind is how fickle this "hobby" is.

unrelated ... for as good as Cano is, i wonder how many people realize he will be 30 this year.

 

[sneekc]

you missed that boat by about a year.

 

[championMan]

I say a simple answer "NO"