I’ve noticed this trend too… and it’s killing me slowly because I kind of like it! Trying to keep my focus and budget discipline and this doesn’t help.
As a HOF collector (one for each player, playing day issue) I find it cool to have the auto, especially for the newer HOFers like Ichiro - makes adding the newer, shiny cards a bit more interesting to me.
I don’t see myself spending up for big guys like Aaron, etc… but a Fisk, Blyleven, Simmons signature on a great looking card is a fun change of pace for me/my collection.
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Jeff "Belfast1933" - honoring my dad, Belfast Maine and Right Fielder for the mighty East Side Rinky Dinks
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