Get in line early. That's the tip from the Dodgers before they hand out nearly 40,000 Shohei Ohtani bobbleheads at tonight's game against the Atlanta Braves. The collectible bobbleheads commemorate Ohtani's first season with the Dodgers, in which he became the first and only member of the 50-50 club (50 home runs and 50 stolen bases).
Thousands of people lined up last year and waited for hours to get their hands on the collectible item. Sports memorabilia collector Cruz Ochoa from Bullpen Sports HQ says people can make big bucks on popular collectibles if they decide to sell.
"Anything to do with Ohtani really has a pretty penny attached to it," Ochoa said. "Especially since coming to the Dodgers."
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Right now, Ohtani bobbleheads go for an average of $200 on eBay and resale sites. Ochoa says they are great collectibles if you want to keep them. But if you want to make money, he recommends you sell them right away, either online or at a local memorabilia shop.
The first pitch between the Dodgers and the Braves is at 5:38 PM at Dodger Stadium. You can listen to all the highlights on the Home of The Dodgers, AM570.