It was an auction so not a "steal" but I'm thrilled

[Topnotchsy]

Under $50 for this beauty.

 

[trademhigh]

That's an awesome deal. I'm surprised it went or goes for that low.

 

[hive17]

that is a sweet card. few things look as nice as Sterling black refractors.

 

[chisox3706]

that is a sweet card. few things look as nice as Sterling black refractors.

agreed!

 

[Topnotchsy]

Thanks guys. I was shocked it went so low. Martin's stuff is down across the board, but considering his BC RC is not Auto'd I consider this one of his very best RC cards (I'd take it over a not auto'd BC Gold ref.) He's still one of the best young catchers in the game so at this price...

 

[Codasco07]

I was watching that hoping it'd go higher cause I'm $150 into a 9.5...ugh.

 

[Topnotchsy]

I was watching that hoping it'd go higher cause I'm $150 into a 9.5...ugh.

I honestly think you should be fine. Prices are low now, but he's still a young stud, and in all likelihood he'll get hot again.

 

[Codasco07]

I was watching that hoping it'd go higher cause I'm $150 into a 9.5...ugh.

I honestly think you should be fine. Prices are low now, but he's still a young stud, and in all likelihood he'll get hot again.

If he gets hot, you'll make money on your cost basis, but there's no way I am. The only way I can see him getting "hot" is if the Dodgers win the WS. Clearly playing in AS games isn't moving his prices and he's not the type of hitter to hit a ton of homers in a month or so. Time will tell.

 

[daveyou]

that is sweet!

can't go wrong with one of the best young player's black sterling auto rc card for $50

dave

 

[Zymco]

Dangit! I have no clue why my bid didnt go off on that one? Whoa what a great price you got, I am so jealous of that card. That seller had a TON of nice rookies and rookie lots up that I had my eye on and got outbid on every single thing I bid on. Did you happen to win the Crawford's, or anything else from that seller?

 

[dodgerchromie]

Beautiful. Hopefully he picks up his game!

 

[Pine Tar]

Nice! Ok I'm old and partly blind
Who is that on that card.

Russ Martin??

 

[dodgerchromie]

Nice! Ok I'm old and partly blind
Who is that on that card.

Russ Martin??

sure is.

 

[sportsfanatic92]

Dangit! I have no clue why my bid didnt go off on that one? Whoa what a great price you got, I am so jealous of that card. That seller had a TON of nice rookies and rookie lots up that I had my eye on and got outbid on every single thing I bid on. Did you happen to win the Crawford's, or anything else from that seller?

I won all of the following from the same seller
(2) 2006 Bowman Chrome Justin Upton BGS 8.5 RC AUTO LOT
(2) 2007 Bowman Sterling Jason Heyward RC AUTO LOT
2007 Bowman Sterling Josh Vitters RC REF AUTOGRAPH /199
(5) 2007 Bowman Chrome Draft Jarrod Parker RC XFRACTOR
2006 Bowman Chrome Justin Upton RC XFractor AUTO /225
(6) 05 Bowman Chrome Andrew McCutchen XFRACTOR RC /250

 

[Topnotchsy]

Dangit! I have no clue why my bid didnt go off on that one? Whoa what a great price you got, I am so jealous of that card. That seller had a TON of nice rookies and rookie lots up that I had my eye on and got outbid on every single thing I bid on. Did you happen to win the Crawford's, or anything else from that seller?

Only won this one. With Crawford I have so much so much stuff that while prices seem insanely low, I've only picked up a single TT Auto recently (was like $23 or so.)

Prices are low on a ton of guys, but I'm mostly sticking to the short list I have of guys I've been loading up on (though come to think of it Martin is not on that list.)

 

[Bigfan5]

Great card at a great price. He's my favorite Dodger so luckily I'm not moving my cards because he's never going to make me any money. It's strange to me that he is so young and has been successful so far yet his prices stay low. It helps me when I'm buying but for prospectors he's not your guy.

Still, a great card and one I though about picking up but I didn't need more than one at this time. I've also got the red and that is one of my nicest cards.

Congratulations and enjoy!

 

[Zymco]

Dangit! I have no clue why my bid didnt go off on that one? Whoa what a great price you got, I am so jealous of that card. That seller had a TON of nice rookies and rookie lots up that I had my eye on and got outbid on every single thing I bid on. Did you happen to win the Crawford's, or anything else from that seller?

I won all of the following from the same seller
(2) 2006 Bowman Chrome Justin Upton BGS 8.5 RC AUTO LOT
(2) 2007 Bowman Sterling Jason Heyward RC AUTO LOT
2007 Bowman Sterling Josh Vitters RC REF AUTOGRAPH /199
(5) 2007 Bowman Chrome Draft Jarrod Parker RC XFRACTOR
2006 Bowman Chrome Justin Upton RC XFractor AUTO /225
(6) 05 Bowman Chrome Andrew McCutchen XFRACTOR RC /250

Dang man you did work!

I just lost the lot of Salty's also.. not the best night for winning auctions i guess

 

[Topnotchsy]

Great card at a great price. He's my favorite Dodger so luckily I'm not moving my cards because he's never going to make me any money. It's strange to me that he is so young and has been successful so far yet his prices stay low. It helps me when I'm buying but for prospectors he's not your guy.

Still, a great card and one I though about picking up but I didn't need more than one at this time. I've also got the red and that is one of my nicest cards.

Congratulations and enjoy!

Thanks. Glad you stayed away.

I think that after his 2nd season expectations were so high, that last years drop in HR's and SB's was perceived as a disappointment. If he can keep making AS games, and putting up solid offensive numbers, his cards will likely rebound a bit IMO.

edit: I do think that last season brought some impressive developments with a BB/K ratio at an impressive 90/83.