Albert pujols - let's see them

[bigfanNY]

I was talking about Pujols at the Philly show. So I have been a seller of Aaron Judge enjoying solid profits but I am not as big a seller of Pujols ( I have a couple cards listed). The reason is I see alot of Pujols cards coming out sort if like Jeter. When he retired lots of cards equipment etc came out and for a time prices didn't do much. But the time between when he retired and was voted in Jeter prices did very very well. What are you guys thoughts?

[gonefishin]

I don't see any outside reason, steroids; drugs; gambling; infidelity; etc. ever causing damage to Pujols' legacy. Hence, I don't see any cards nose diving in the future. I think they will peak at the end of this season - stay flat for about 4 years - then rise slightly when he goes to the Hall as a first ballot member. I've struggled with selling or keeping my rookie autograph and I've decided to hold onto it. He is the only member of the 700 club that one could obtain a certified rookie issued autograph. Also, you don't see stickers on his rookie cards as they are all hard signed that I'm aware of. I have autographed cards of Aaron. I don't have any of Ruth. I don't care about Bonds. So, I may just make this one part of my permanent collection.

What is everyone else going to do - keep or sale?

Thanks for keeping this thread alive and please keep it going until the end of the play offs!

[frankhardy]

Since I am a Cardinals team set collector, I think everyone knows what I will be doing with mine!

[ALR-bishop]

After a couple last night he needs 4 more RBIs to be # 2 all time

[gonefishin]

I think when the dust settles on his last plate appearance, regular season or the play offs, we should all just look at his final numbers and Wow - I saw this guy and appreciate how good he really is. I have tried really hard to attend games and watch some of the greatest home run hitters hit one out of the park. I've seen quite a few and they all have a different swing. The one that was the most savage was McGwire. The one most fluid seemed to be Bonds, and Pujols swing reminded me a little of Bonds - kind of like a well-timed machine. I've also been fortunate enough to see other great players like Griffey Jr, etc. One thing is for sure, they all had magic and that special power.