2018 ASG Highlights, Machado Traded, Topps, and Seller Behavior | Ep. 193

Agenda Summary: 2018 All-Star Game Highlights. Manny Machado traded to the Dodgers. Topps hands creative direction over to the players. Significant eBay Superfractor listings. eBay Seller Behavior.

Guest: Ryan Daly

Full Agenda:

2018 All-Star Game Highlights

  • Bryce Harper wins HRD (19). Dad as pitcher.
    • Won the HRD as an 11-yr old.[1]Bryce Harper forgot he won a Home Run Derby as an 11-year-old, but the internet has receipts. www.mlb.com
    • Has the HRD surpassed the ASG as the primary attraction of the Mid-Summer Classic?
    • The age of instant gratification
  • Alex Bregman wins MVP Award.[2]Bregman’s heroics earn him special ASG MVP. www.mlb.com
    • Clutch-Performer: HR in top of 10th inning with the help of George Springer HR
    • Passion helps craft excellence

Manny Machado traded to the Dodgers.[3]Dodgers acquire Manny Machado from Orioles for five prospects. www.espn.com

  • Dodgers need new pitching too. Kershaw’s up for negotiation in 2021, Rich Hill in 2020, and Kenley Jansen in 2022. Stripling and Buehler are both promising young talents.
  • The importance of inking deals fast

Topps hands creative direction over to the players.[4]Topps Curated Sets. www.topps.com

Current BINs:

  • 2010 Bowman Platinum Auto Superfractor Mike Trout: $127k
Mike Trout 2010 Bowman Platinum Prospects Autographs #MT Superfractor /1
Mike Trout 2010 Bowman Platinum Prospects Autographs #MT Superfractor /1
  • 2011 Bowman Chrome Auto Superfractor Bryce Harper: $500k
Bryce Harper 2011 Bowman Chrome Prospect Autographs #BCP111B Superfractor /1
Bryce Harper 2011 Bowman Chrome Prospect Autographs #BCP111B Superfractor /1
  • 2012 Bowman Sterling Autographs Superfractor Mike Trout / Bryce Harper: $100k
Mike Trout / Bryce Harper 2012 Bowman Sterling Dual Autographs #TH Superfractor /1
Mike Trout / Bryce Harper 2012 Bowman Sterling Dual Autographs #TH Superfractor /1

eBay Seller Behavior: Buying for profit and hobby implications

To view the current eBay auctions for Mike Trout baseball cards, click here.

References

References
1 Bryce Harper forgot he won a Home Run Derby as an 11-year-old, but the internet has receipts. www.mlb.com
2 Bregman’s heroics earn him special ASG MVP. www.mlb.com
3 Dodgers acquire Manny Machado from Orioles for five prospects. www.espn.com
4 Topps Curated Sets. www.topps.com

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