Scott Skinger

@vintagecardinvestor

Collector of vintage sports cards..all-time GOATs only 🏀 🏈 ⚾️ 🏒 Russell, West, Wilt, MJ, Lebron, Ovechkin, Gretzky, Walter, Jackie, Willie & Hank
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Previously, I shared a trade that I made at the National. I also shared a 2003 Exquisite Kobe Limited Logos card that I picked up at the National for $36k ($28k cash + $8k in cards). I love this card…a solid auto and a great patch. I was super pumped to add another Kobe to my collection. Unfortunately, this card turned out to be stolen. 😩 @davekahana working on behalf of Enrico @enrico_nba_cards first reached out after my Kobe post on IG. Enrico is an Italian collector now living in Romania. David is a hobbyist that came across Enrico’s plight a few years ago and stepped up to help him. This card, along with many others, went missing/stolen from USPS all the way back in 2014 and they just started resurfacing over the last couple of years. This story goes deep. There is a lot of nuance, and it is still ongoing. Currently, there are a few big cards in question that have not been returned, or settlement reached. The long, detailed version of this story can be found on the Blowout Forums. I have shared a link to the post in my bio if interested. My reasons for this post: 1. 2003 Kobe settlement I bought this card in good faith from someone I trusted at the National. I found out 3 days later that it was stolen. I would have never purchased a stolen card. After doing research on the stolen cards and several conversations with David/Enrico, we reached an agreement that we were both happy with. Enrico asked to recover the value of the Kobe in 2014, when it was stolen, around $6k-$7k. I offered to pay cash or send Enrico cards to make things right. Enrico chose cards, a 2003 Bird EoE and a 2009 Bird NN (pictured), worth around $8k. 2. Spread awareness about Enrico’s other stolen cards A few well-known dealers in the hobby have some of the other stolen cards. I don’t personally know the people involved or the full backstory. Every situation is different, so I ask you to withhold judgment without knowing facts. I only mention it here because I think that Enrico is a great guy and he is being reasonable with his ask. I would love to see him receive some sort of settlement on the other stolen cards as well. Overall, hobby ❤️ to all. Thanks for listening.
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4 months ago
Sharing my $100k trade that I made at the National with @late90sbuyselltrade *all values are based on low comps and used consistently across all cards for a fair trade Let me know your thoughts below. Be nice ❤️ Overview: I met @late90sbuyselltrade (Alex) via eBay about a month ago. He had many cards that I was interested in purchasing outright. After some back and forth, we had a phone call and decided to work on a trade. Alex was interested in my 2003 Exquisite LBJ Limited Logos BGS 9 (3 color patch, with a good auto). I own another copy with a higher grade and a similar patch, so I decided to offer this up in trade as he was really looking to add a grail like this to his PC. I went through his PC on Flickr to see if I could come up with enough cards to make the trade work. Here’s where we ended up. I traded: 1. 2003 Lebron James Limited Logos BGS 9 - $100k I received: 1. 2003 Carmelo Anthony E of E BGS 8 - $3,500 2. 2003 Larry Bird E of E BGS 8 (has a faded auto) - $2,000 3. 2003 Magic Johnson LL BGS 7 - $6,000 4. 2003 Magic Johnson LL BGS 9 - $10,000 5. 2003 Magic Johnson Number Pieces BGS 8 - $4,000 6. 2003 Tracey McGrady E of E BGS 8 - $3,500 7. 2003 Tracey McGrady LL BGS 9 - $7,500 8. 2004 Lebron James LL PSA A - $20,000 9. 2004 Magic Johnson E of E BGS 8.5 - $4,000 10. 2004 Magic Johnson E of E PSA A - $3,000 11. 2004 Magic Johnson LL PSA 8 (jersey number, faded auto) - $4,000 12. 2004 Magic Johnson LL BGS 8.5 - $5,500 13. 2004 Topps Super Bowl Tom Brady GU Football PSA 7 - $10,000 14. 2005 Julius Erving Noble Nameplates PSA 7 - $1,500 15. 2005 Julius Erving Noble Nameplates BGS 9 (faded auto) - $1,000 16. 2005 Lebron James Noble Nameplates BGS 8.5 - $10,000 17. 2005 Peyton Manning Super Patch Auto PSA 8 - $2,500 #sportscards #sportscardcollector #cleveland #clevelandcavaliers #lebron #lebronjames #thehobby #nba #basketballcards #magicjohnson #lakers #lakersnation #exquisite #upperdeck
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7 months ago
Outbound to @psacard to take advantage of the $12/card reholder special. Super picky on my holders being clean with no scatches. Sharing a few of the cards that are heading out for a new slab. #walterpayton #lebronjames #sportscards #chicagobears #magicjohnson #lakers
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7 months ago
Happy Birthday to the late Roberto Clemente, who would have turned 89 today. This is probably my favorite Roberto collectible I own due to the unique backstory behind his untimely death. On December 23rd, 1972, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the capital of Nicaragua, a city Clemente had visited 3 weeks prior. He immediately arranged 3 emergency relief flights to deliver supplies to the victims of this tragedy. However, after learning that the supplies had all been diverted by corrupt officials of the Somoza government, he decided to accompany the 4th plane to ensure that the aid was delivered to survivors. Unfortunately, on December 31st, 1972, this plane crashed in the Atlantic Ocean just off the coast of Puerto Rico. This occurred just over 2 months after Clemente had played in the Pirates' last game of the 1972 season. All of his humanitarian efforts, combined with his impressive MLB trophy case featuring an NL MVP, 12 Gold Glove awards, 2 World Series Championships, and 15 All-Star appearances, have led to his number 21 jersey being retired in the Pirates' organization. #sportscards #pittsburghpirates #pittsburgh #hero @heritage_sport
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7 months ago
NSCC & Recent Pickups Part 3 2004 Exquisite Lebron Limited Logos is my favorite Lebron LL, happy to add this copy. Nasty patch on the Magic LL, thanks to @goldmanslabs for the easy deal. Also added a couple nice hockey patch autos, including the McDavid /15 EoE and nice Gretzky patch auto, courtesy of @gropman_cards @magicjohnson @kingjames @peytonmanning #sportscards #basketballcards #chicago #losangeles #lakers
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7 months ago
NSCC Pickups Part 2 @nsccshow Picked up some more Exquisite basketball via a couple really fun trades with good peeps. I ❤️ the Kobe, great auto and patch…next up, it is going to @beckettcollect for a new holder. Also happy to scoop @larry_bird_33 EofE /15 Don’t sleep on Larry Legend 🍀 @larry.bird.fanpage @kobebryant #lakers #losangeleslakers #celtics #nbabasketball #sportscards
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7 months ago
NSCC Pickups Part 1 @nsccshow On the hunt for Exquisite Basketball, Exquisite Football & UD The Cup Hockey. Thanks @jeffs_cards @blackjadedwolf and others for the fair deals. Hard to pick a favorite but I love the ‘05 Magic Noble Nameplates…great patch and auto. @psacard @beckettcollect #basketballcards #lakers #lakersnation #lebronjames
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7 months ago
2009 UD Exquisite Football 🏈 Exquisite 8 Patch | RBs 05/20 #WalterWednesday Game Used Patches of some of the greatest running backs to ever play the game. #walterpayton #barrysanders @bojackson @lt_21official @emmittsmith22 #49ers #chicagobears #sandiegochargers #dallascowboys #sportscards #football #footballcards
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9 months ago
1997 Metal Universe John Elway Precious Metal Gems Green PSA 8.5 — pop 1, none higher
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1 year ago
1997 Metal Universe Dan Marino Precious Metal Gems Green PSA 7 — pop 1, none higher
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1 year ago
1957 Topps Bill Russell RC Auto 10 “11 Rings” #nba #basketball #basketballcards #legend #celtics #boston #bostonceltics #sportscards
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1 year ago
1954 Topps Henry Aaron PSA 3 Auto 10 RC Favorite baseball player. Great auto from the true HR king. #mlb #baseball #mlbplayoffs #atlantabraves #milwaukeebrewers #sportscards #baseball #hof #goat
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1 year ago