I'm loving watching this journey from both you and Chris's perspective. The fact that you work well together makes it even better! My grail card will be any Jackie Robinson from the 1950s. Owning that piece of history will be so amazing one day. Glad to see you are documenting this for me to follow. Thank you!
Loving following along with this! Talk about a GREAT buy almost being back even already, and will have the opportunity and ability to keep what you want! Congrats man!
Amazing progress Mike! In my opinion it is a special kind of collection that allows this type of progress and based on the cards I have seen in the multiple videos, this was a very special collection. I would also think the purchase price was a key factor in the overall success, as well as the hard work both you and Chris are putting into this. Congrats my friend, well deserved.
Great to see you are doing well so far,looking forward to seeing some of the reviews.Appreciate you taking us this journey it is a lot of fun to watch and understand the entire process!
I was excited that you brought us along a month ago. I don’t need to be updated, but it is nice to see things moving along for you guys. Can’t wait to see the PSA reveal. It seems that you, Chris, and John would be a joy to collaborate with…..on anything!
What an incredible journey you let us in on. I feel like obligated to own a card from what you guys have put together. Its crazy. The transparency for collectors and novice sellers is super helpful. Hope to meet you at the national.
The excitement of what you acquired coupled with some of the decisions that presumably, like you said, just have to be made -- selling two Ruth Goudeys and that sweet Ruth relic, kind of just like that. Quite the ride so far! Thanks for taking us along.
You're damn right it's been hard to believe it's been a month! That has FLOWN by, Mike! As always, I really appreciate your transparency with all with us, thank you. Definitely difficult, as a collector, to juggle the financial return Vs. 'I want this for my own collection' dilemma. Given that you've got c. 75% of your money back within the last month, it seems that you've done a very good job of appeasing both sides... and with plenty of room for making a healthy profit, and keeping big-ticket cards for your own collection. You and Chris have obviously crunched the numbers, but after keeping what you're both keeping, where do you hope to be at the end? 50% profit? Double money, after keeping items for your collection? Or is there room for even more profit? Of course, you don't have to share this, it just would be good to see how you're tracking along the way. In any case, I'm cheering you and Chris both on through this. Best of luck. 👍
Just subbed. Wanted to let you know that You, Chris, and Ty are pretty much the only card collecting channels I watch, and subscribe to. I appreciate your passion, your knowledge, and the entertaining way you guys all present your channels. Keep posting, and I will continue watching.
Chris has a really good channel. Met him a few times and got to chat with him at our local card show. Would also recommend if you're not already subscribed. Junk Wax Hero (Mike) and Mid Life Sports Cards (Graig).
Mike that’s outstanding! So glad you guys got to work together and things really worked out. I’m still interested in seeing if you or perhaps John would have any 65 Topps Baseball for sale. I’ve been working on this set for a few years and want to finish. Most of the set is EX/MT with around 20% VG/EX. I need 172 cards including the Mantle. Let me know if I send a list that you guys may be able to help. Thanks brother
Must have been agonizing to sell the Ruth's but totally get doing that to recoup your cost in. I couldn't get Sewallmmo to work - but did find the link to his normal eBay account from his channel. Good luck with the sales and can't wait to see what you keep. What an amazing (and fun) way to make a dent on your needs list.
I hope to also one day have the ''problem;;'' of, being able to buying (or) buying back a Babe Ruth card, for my collection. But you never know what can happen in life.
Wow... going exclusively with PSA was an "interesting" choice. Hope you are happy with their endless wait times and sloppiness of assigning grades. Hopefully the randomly-assigned PSA grader was in a good mood on the day he reviewed your cards. Best of luck.
My thoughts exactly. PSA is a crap shoot and often times a clown show when it comes to grading vintage. Not only do I personally prefer the look of vintage cards in the SGC Tux, but their vintage grading is light years more accurate and consistent.
Mike great stuff quick question how can you tell if 1960 Topps is Venezuela or not? Obvious huge price difference I normally don't do vintage Thanks !!
I have a small collection that I know nothing about and was wondering what they're worth and what to do with them. Would you be willing to check it out for me?
I was going to Strongsville either way so that does not factor in. When I travelled to Philly, I used miles for the airfare and stayed with John so no real costs there. I appreciate your concern for the details.
@@BaseballCollector I've asked a couple of other guys the same question, as the little things add up when you travel. You had mentioned adding in the cost for supplies, so I asked out of curiosity, not that I thought it would really hurt your cost average.
Not sure what the rush was to sell the Ruth's, considering they were on your want list, and you'll only have to pay more down the road to get them back. Not my cards, not my money, but I think we're only talking about $17K for the Ruth's ? I would have held them to the end, to see what the final numbers looked like & if there was enough profit to justify not having to put the full $80K back. Again, you're money & I don't know how important that $17K is to you.
@@BaseballCollector I never really had interest in these older cards, but nowadays it seems I put a pile of 2-3 modern fodder cards like a Mattingly Donruss PSA 10 and other similar cards from my collection & walk away with something far more significant, regardless of the grade. I would have considered moving out some of my cards to keep the Ruth's. Again, just my opinion, on this day. It's just hobby talk, right ?
its called business. cash flow. replenishing operating capital. what if the next grail collection comes up and he doesnt have the cash to do the deal? ya gotta keep moving forward
@@arresthillary9502 All I keep hearing is the hobby (market) is crashing. And it's only going to get worse. If that's true, wouldn't it just be as wise to move on from spending 5 and 6 figures on, sport cards and putting that kind of money into something else?
@@victorfrankenstein50202 No, I don't believe so. I think the theme is terminology used by card geeks to express scarcity, rarity, one of a kind, hard to find, etc. "Pick-ups" can be easily confused with nappy hoes on 8 mile road.
I'm loving watching this journey from both you and Chris's perspective. The fact that you work well together makes it even better! My grail card will be any Jackie Robinson from the 1950s. Owning that piece of history will be so amazing one day. Glad to see you are documenting this for me to follow. Thank you!
No 40's Jackie?
Great to hear it’s going so well for both of you. Cant wait to see the reveal video.
Thanks Grant. Should be coming up soon.
Thank you for the updates, Mike. I love following what you’re doing with this collection!
More to come!
Great collection journey, thanks for taking us along.
Thanks Orlando.
Loving following along with this!
Talk about a GREAT buy almost being back even already, and will have the opportunity and ability to keep what you want!
Congrats man!
Amazing progress Mike! In my opinion it is a special kind of collection that allows this type of progress and based on the cards I have seen in the multiple videos, this was a very special collection. I would also think the purchase price was a key factor in the overall success, as well as the hard work both you and Chris are putting into this. Congrats my friend, well deserved.
Thanks for the follow up! Excited for the grade results follow up video!
You bet!
Amazing transparency Mike....excellent return plus the added value to the collection.
Yes indeed!
Great updates, Mike. Congrats on the success!
Thanks Mike.
Great to see you are doing well so far,looking forward to seeing some of the reviews.Appreciate you taking us this journey it is a lot of fun to watch and understand the entire process!
You bet. Happy to do it.
I was excited that you brought us along a month ago. I don’t need to be updated, but it is nice to see things moving along for you guys. Can’t wait to see the PSA reveal. It seems that you, Chris, and John would be a joy to collaborate with…..on anything!
I think the updates are helpful for anyone wondering how it is going.
@@BaseballCollector, I sure wasn’t complaining. 😁
What an incredible journey you let us in on. I feel like obligated to own a card from what you guys have put together. Its crazy. The transparency for collectors and novice sellers is super helpful. Hope to meet you at the national.
Thanks Travis. I will definitely be at the National.
Thanks for sharing the story. The story makes its special.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fun collection! I'll be at the Ultimate Collectibles booth at Dallas this time, next to Goldin.
The excitement of what you acquired coupled with some of the decisions that presumably, like you said, just have to be made -- selling two Ruth Goudeys and that sweet Ruth relic, kind of just like that. Quite the ride so far! Thanks for taking us along.
Thanks John. It has been fun so far.
So fun watching this journey! Patiently waiting for some of those bulk vintage orders to hit
Thanks Josh. I have a feeling we will be waiting a while. LOL
Happy for you guys! 🍻
Thanks for the update. Can't wait to see the reveal show with Chris.
You bet
Hi Mike. Great to hear that this is going so well for both of you. Talk soon my friend.
Thanks Stephen
You're damn right it's been hard to believe it's been a month! That has FLOWN by, Mike!
As always, I really appreciate your transparency with all with us, thank you.
Definitely difficult, as a collector, to juggle the financial return Vs. 'I want this for my own collection' dilemma. Given that you've got c. 75% of your money back within the last month, it seems that you've done a very good job of appeasing both sides... and with plenty of room for making a healthy profit, and keeping big-ticket cards for your own collection.
You and Chris have obviously crunched the numbers, but after keeping what you're both keeping, where do you hope to be at the end? 50% profit? Double money, after keeping items for your collection? Or is there room for even more profit? Of course, you don't have to share this, it just would be good to see how you're tracking along the way. In any case, I'm cheering you and Chris both on through this.
Best of luck. 👍
Just subbed. Wanted to let you know that You, Chris, and Ty are pretty much the only card collecting channels I watch, and subscribe to. I appreciate your passion, your knowledge, and the entertaining way you guys all present your channels. Keep posting, and I will continue watching.
Wow, thanks!
Chris has a really good channel. Met him a few times and got to chat with him at our local card show. Would also recommend if you're not already subscribed. Junk Wax Hero (Mike) and Mid Life Sports Cards (Graig).
Good stuff, can’t wait to see the PSA reveals!!
Soon Brandon...soon.
Gave a video like - Awesome to hear it is all going well!
Much appreciated!
Mike that’s outstanding! So glad you guys got to work together and things really worked out. I’m still interested in seeing if you or perhaps John would have any 65 Topps Baseball for sale. I’ve been working on this set for a few years and want to finish. Most of the set is EX/MT with around 20% VG/EX. I need 172 cards including the Mantle. Let me know if I send a list that you guys may be able to help. Thanks brother
Must have been agonizing to sell the Ruth's but totally get doing that to recoup your cost in. I couldn't get Sewallmmo to work - but did find the link to his normal eBay account from his channel. Good luck with the sales and can't wait to see what you keep. What an amazing (and fun) way to make a dent on your needs list.
I hope to also one day have the ''problem;;'' of, being able to buying (or) buying back a Babe Ruth card, for my collection. But you never know what can happen in life.
Wow... going exclusively with PSA was an "interesting" choice. Hope you are happy with their endless wait times and sloppiness of assigning grades. Hopefully the randomly-assigned PSA grader was in a good mood on the day he reviewed your cards. Best of luck.
My thoughts exactly. PSA is a crap shoot and often times a clown show when it comes to grading vintage. Not only do I personally prefer the look of vintage cards in the SGC Tux, but their vintage grading is light years more accurate and consistent.
Mike great stuff quick question how can you tell if 1960 Topps is Venezuela or not? Obvious huge price difference I normally don't do vintage Thanks !!
The backs are a different color
@@BaseballCollector Thanks !!
I have a small collection that I know nothing about and was wondering what they're worth and what to do with them. Would you be willing to check it out for me?
when
When you get the PSA submission back do you plan to do a review on your CZcams channel?
Of course!!
Mike, will you be at the Dallas Card show May 16-19?
Only on the 16th
what about the cost to go purchase the collection and the cost of the Strongsville trip ? What does that add up to ?
I was going to Strongsville either way so that does not factor in. When I travelled to Philly, I used miles for the airfare and stayed with John so no real costs there. I appreciate your concern for the details.
@@BaseballCollector I've asked a couple of other guys the same question, as the little things add up when you travel. You had mentioned adding in the cost for supplies, so I asked out of curiosity, not that I thought it would really hurt your cost average.
@@CVMGAM You asked. I answered
That's one of a few reasons to seriously consider grading with SGC: way quicker on grading, especially vintage
Yeah. I like SGC too.
I like SGC too. PSA cards generally sell for more so it was actually an easy decision
@@BaseballCollectorunless it’s a ‘52T Mantle, lol!
Can you add the link to Chris’s eBay store here? Didn’t see it up top, thanks Mike!
Just search in eBay "Sewall MMO" and you will find the cards.
@@BaseballCollectorthanks!
FYI: The link to Chris’s eBay store was missing? I couldn’t decipher the transcript, the way it wrote it.
Just search “Sewall MMO” on eBay
How do you find Chris’s page? I don’t know how to spell his last name lol
Nvm. Found it.
Search for Sewall MMO on eBay
Has it been a MONTH? Wow
Indeed it has
Morris?
Need Chris ebay store please
Just search “Sewall MMO” on eBay
Not sure what the rush was to sell the Ruth's, considering they were on your want list, and you'll only have to pay more down the road to get them back. Not my cards, not my money, but I think we're only talking about $17K for the Ruth's ? I would have held them to the end, to see what the final numbers looked like & if there was enough profit to justify not having to put the full $80K back. Again, you're money & I don't know how important that $17K is to you.
I got close to $20k for those two cards. It mattered.
@@BaseballCollector I never really had interest in these older cards, but nowadays it seems I put a pile of 2-3 modern fodder cards like a Mattingly Donruss PSA 10 and other similar cards from my collection & walk away with something far more significant, regardless of the grade. I would have considered moving out some of my cards to keep the Ruth's. Again, just my opinion, on this day. It's just hobby talk, right ?
its called business. cash flow. replenishing operating capital. what if the next grail collection comes up and he doesnt have the cash to do the deal?
ya gotta keep moving forward
@@arresthillary9502 Thank you Mr EF Hutton
@@arresthillary9502 All I keep hearing is the hobby (market) is crashing. And it's only going to get worse. If that's true, wouldn't it just be as wise to move on from spending 5 and 6 figures on, sport cards and putting that kind of money into something else?
hello world please stop using the word grail and goat ..... ty
The thing is the collection he acquired pretty much is a grail collection.
Nothing wrong with saying it in this context
I'm still recovering from the "white whale"
Can we add to that “pick-ups”?
@@victorfrankenstein50202 No, I don't believe so. I think the theme is terminology used by card geeks to express scarcity, rarity, one of a kind, hard to find, etc. "Pick-ups" can be easily confused with nappy hoes on 8 mile road.