it's had impact. though all of those cards mentioned of the players with the cloud over them still sell. it's not like people are so high and mighty and riding the high horse that they give away gem 10 McGwires or A Rod's. Though from many or most comments you would think people were giving away BGS 9.5 94 SP A Rod's to the first people who pay for shipping. The almighty dollar still rules, though most would like people to believe otherwise.