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This was just to retrieve cards from the vault that I've owned and kept there for a while. Two ideas here...either send cards there with no sales tax and then retrieve them at a later date for a fraction of that cost. Or buy cards from Fanatics and keep them at the vault to ship all together at a later date rather than individually to save on shipping costs. The retrieval cost (1% of total value) is what i was talking about paying.

@@brutusonbaseball oh cool thanks brutus

@rayfromphilly6969 easy way to save a few bucks on big cards. A lot of people don't like using vaults, but i send anything there over $50 that I'm likely to sell again or has a bigger price

@@DavidM-e3z my pleasure, thanks for watching!

Ah that's too bad, would be a great keepsake from the era!

That's interesting, haven't seen that before. Does the color overall look off? I wonder if it was a printer that was just missing the yellow color to make the card green, and instead of just left it blue?

Thank you, glad to hear you enjoyed it!

Thanks my friend, yeah those Bazooka's are a tough find. I love those harder to find cards from the early 90s. My comment philosophy for years was to collect each Rookie card in PSA, BGS & SGC. That way if one of them ever went belly up, I didn't have all my eggs in one basket. Of course that was at a time when BGS was even bigger than PSA for modern cards...just goes to show you never know what's gonna happen!

You could very well be right on this. I think Utley's fate could determine a lot for other players...he could open the floodgates. The voting process has certainly changed though, it used to be that players would stay on the ballot for 10 (or 15) years and barely move the needle, but now it seems like the votes for a lot of these guys just increase year over year.

There's always a chance, especially with his number being retired by the Dodgers, but i think it's a longshot. His career just declined too soon and rapidly, but his peak years were outstanding. You never know though with the continued evolution of the starting pitcher...it may not be long before any guy that averaged over 7 innings per start seems like a Hall of Famer!

It certainly seems like it's heading that direction. It's really odd to me how the writers (and so many fans) have latched onto PED use as the worst thing in baseball other than gambling. Especially when they don't seem to hold the sport leadership to the same standards, and the fans don't seem to care a fraction of the same amount in other sports like football.

Both Mauer and Posey will definitely help Munson's case. Just need to make sure he gets on the ballot next time!

Thank you, and great idea! I've already explored that topic a bit in my Team History episodes...but I'll definitely think about expanding the idea more!

Thanks for signing!

@mattronquillo4386 really amazing how the first set was so legendary right out of the gate!

No, I wish I had been able to but I found his prices already inflated this last year. I'll be talking about that this coming week a bit when I look at the upcoming Hall of Fame results. I did pick up a couple, but nothing that deserved the top 10

@brutusonbaseball why not buy lower grades like you do for your 70s cards?

Great question, it's mostly because for modern cards I think it should be easy to be able to find a 10, so that's what I hold out for. Getting a 9 definitely works for some of the more rare cards, but I wouldn't get anything lower than a 9 for a modern card at least for my collection. Some collectors don't care and just want the card whatever condition, which is totally cool for them. What I go by is typically this: Post-1990 - typically look for 10s 1980s - 9s ok but prefer 10s 1970s - 7s and 8s ok, prefer 8s or 9s 1960s - 6s and 7s ok, prefer 8s 1950s - Whatever I can afford, prefer 6s or 7s when prices are reasonable

Thanks Cecil, some good points there. I definitely would put Evans in right away. I don't feel as strongly about Hunter, but a lot of other people do and he definitely deserves to be considered in the future by as committee. Will be interesting to see who they put in next year from the Contemporary Era!

Such a great pull!

I think it's pretty much a given with how many public votes he's already flipped. I'll put out a video next week about the BBWAA ballot, stay tuned for that!

Great question, I go back and forth on this one sometimes. I think they've been widely accepted enough that I've started to treat them all the same, but when I do collect a player's Rookie cards I make sure to get both the XRC and RC cards. So for Puckett I'll get all his 84 and 85 cards.

My pleasure, always a blast to share and see what other people are collecting!

Yeah, I think Jeff Kent will have the best chance next December of being elected. Good time to pick up his cards before most people are thinking of him!

Thanks! I love these 90s inserts

AL central should be a lot of fun to watch this year!

Thank you!

You might have a pretty good argument there. They were pretty horrible for a couple decades in the 70s and 80s especially, but outside of that they have a pretty strong history. Probably under appreciated because they haven't won it all in so long.

Thanks!

Thanks buddy...sometimes you just get lucky!

Really glad you tuned in, you're exactly the type of person I was hoping to reach with this series of videos. If you haven't checked them out yet, I have videos on pitching, hitting and baserunning explained as well...after these four videos anyone should have a pretty good concept of the game. And the cool thing about baseball is that the more you learn about it, the more you enjoy it because it is such a cerebral game. Boston is a great place to go see a game, really hope you're able to get out to one!

@@brutusonbaseball I'm watching all of your videos, and they are all amazing! And like you said, I'm finding baseball more enjoyable as I gain more knowledge. Thanks again for the great sessions!

Right on, glad to hear you're enjoying them!

It's a great card, isn't it? Especially that it's a SP

​@@brutusonbaseball It is. And I gotta say my collecting has come around to the same thing you do with modern players. From now on I'm not going to touch anyone with less than 40 WAR. It's fun collecting new rookies, but the pain of seeing those cards sell for 5 years later $5 is worse. My list of shame includes Wander, Xander, Eloy, Luis Robert, Yoan Moncada, George Springer, Kris Bryant, Rizzo, Javier Baez, Strasburg.....

Couldn't agree more. I haven't bought much after 2020, but I have my fair share of Robert and Bichette rookies that I wish I didn't have now. Just hoping for a good year from both so I have reason to sell!

Yes, safe is typically how I prefer to collect. That being said...Witt is a great choice if you're going to pick someone. What an amazing talent he is, I hope he's able to put that franchise back on the map over the next decade! Incredible tools and seems like a solid human being, so as long as injuries don't hit him he looks to be as safe a bet as you could find for a guy under 25.

@brutusonbaseball I see alot of george brett KC vibes going on for him.. I hope they build a team around him like happened for brett long ago.

Agreed, the vibe is starting to get good in KC!

Thanks Dave, your name says it all! It took me a while to get into more modern cards, but as more players are getting into the Hall that started after 2000, i decided i needed to learn more about the era and then it got me hooked of course. I still enjoy vintage more, but not solely.

Thank you sir! What are your favorite pickups from 2024?

Nice pickups! All guys that have a very good chance of gaining entry into the HoF. Thanks for sharing, it seems like we have similarities in how we collect

@brutusonbaseball yep we do

@rayfromphilly6969 I just put this petition together for PSA, but haven't posted it yet. Is this something you would sign? Looking for feedback from a few collectors. form.jotform.com/250134447714251

@@brutusonbaseball sure I just filled it out.

Amazing, i haven't done anything with it yet but was thinking about putting out a short soon to drum up support. Would love if anyone would help get the word around once I do!

Thanks WPD! I LOVE Chourio, he's my top pick of rookies out of the entire 2024 class right now. I'm still not buying because he's so young and his prices likely overvalued right now with any hype, but will definitely be keeping an eye on him as the years tick by.

Both 90 Donruss and Topps have very split opinions. 91 Fleer not so much...it's pretty universally hated. If I had to pick my last favorite, it would probably be 91 Donruss though, especially the green. 90 Donruss may have been slightly interesting, but 91 was just doubling down on everything that was wrong with it.

👍👍 much appreciated!!

@hotshotslayer nice collection of some fantastic cards. I put this whole idea on hold for now because the video just didn't get the views that others have gotten...but i might pick it up again in the future when I have a bigger following

Those are some fun cards to remember, especially the McGwire for me. I recall going through so many of those 88 Topps packs looking for the version with the white triangle. I've been thinking about making a follow up video to this one about some of the not so commonly collected error cards...maybe I'll have to do that soon

Thanks for the comment, appreciate it! I answered a similar question under another comment comparing Bonds/Clemens to Tatis, but I'll copy it here because it's basically the same: There's a number of reasons that I wouldn't put Tatis in the same category as Bonds or Clemens or McGwire: 1) He hasn't broken any of the hallowed baseball records that Bonds or McGwire or Sosa did. I believe the main reason these guys have been villified so much compared to their peers that also used is because they toppled those records. Tatis won't have that issue. 2) Tatis's suspension was very early in his career, whereas all those other guys were revealed (or rumored) close to the end or after their careers. There's a huge recency bias there, whereas players that continue for another 10 to 15 years have the memory of it fade with time. 3) I think by the time Tatis will be eligible, guys like Bonds and Clemens especially may very well be in the Hall of Fame. If you have those guys, plus a lot of the others with "smoke" like Piazza and Bagwell and Pudge, by the time Tatis becomes eligible a lot of the voters by then either didn't grow up in the PED era or will wonder what the point is of keeping a guy out that had a suspension once so long ago. 4) I don't understand why people like to talk about second chances in life...except when it comes to PEDs in baseball. You don't even see the same rampant witch hunts with PEDs in other sports. Tatis failed a test at 22, and had a reasonable (if not entirely believable) explanation for it. If he plays another 15 years, likely being tested every year of his career, and never fails again I would be more than willing to overlook the suspension when he was young and likely stupid. I imagine a lot of voters will see it the same. All this said, I could be terribly wrong and he'll never have a chance, but I just don't think so. He could also fail another test in 2025 and most of this would be moot. Will just have to wait and see it play out!

@@brutusonbaseball All good points, and I know videos can get long, but I would have just said what you said above quickly unless you eluded to it and I missed it

No you're right. I think i elaborated on that in last year's video when I put him at 10th on my list...but i didn't go through it again this year. Would have likely made it better to mention again

What a great idea, I love these fun little nuances a collector can find to have fun with the hobby. Some of those reverse negative most have been caught early on in the printing runs!

That is a really good one, thanks for pointing him out. I had dismissed him in recent years because like you said he didn't have the stats, and given his body type and playing style i figured he would have to switch positions and fade quickly. But that has not happened at all and he's managed to stay consistent even into his mid 30s. You're right, I should have given him more thought, at least on the "So Close list". I'll be sure to include an evaluation of him next time (if not sooner)!

@@brutusonbaseball Brutus I always liked your Hall of Fame intakes. I can't wait for the writer's ballot for 2025 to come out. Billy Wagner who will get in on his final year on the ballot. Very sad it took the writers this long to induct him in when there's already relievers who have 300 plus saves that are in the Hall of Fame. Ichiro there's no questions about it is first ballot. is it going to be unanimous that I don't know. CC should get in It could be just two people that could get in but my prediction is that three guys might get in Andrew Jones is getting close to getting in he might get in 2026 I believe it's time for the writers to get off being grudges when it comes to the Astros cheating scandal needs to be uplifted for Carlos Beltran. Yes he was the mastermined of the scandal but he was also a 40 year old guy in his final season when that happened. It's going to be real interesting to see will this kind of move the needle for guys that have ped implications even though sign stealing has been around for a decade it is also a form of cheating I kind of way. But bravo to you Brutus for all you did this year I always enjoy your show along with Cam 23, and Humm baby. You guys do great analogy when it comes to baseball so thank you so much. Let's see what 2025 brings us

Thanks Cecil, much appreciated and happy to hear you enjoy my efforts! I love this time of year in baseball even though it's the offseason, which is one of the things that really separates it from other sports. I think that Wagner, Ichiro and Sabathia will get in this year. I'll put out a video on the ballot in the new year. Happy holidays!

@@brutusonbaseball happy holidays Brutus

One of a kind? Quite possible with that specific back. But cards with the wrong back (or blank backs) aren't that uncommon in general just because of the poor quality process back in the day. These are usually considered flawed cards instead of error cards and don't have as much of a market unless it's a key player or a key card in particular. Then you might find someone interested that collects odd cards of that specific player.

@@brutusonbaseball I get it, but it is a Tom Seaver card.....

@@ticnatz for sure, that's the one reason it might draw interest from particular Seaver collectors

Thanks Ray, he's a good one to like. I was down on him last year after his 2023 season, but he did a great job of making a comeback in 2024. He's got a harder path than others because of his body type, but if he continues putting the work in he could have a really great career

Thanks RR! It's always fun to see who jumps up and who doesn't. I expected Bichette to make the leap this year...and then SPLAT!