Long Term Investment?

bassprokvd · Feb 14, 2010

I need a pujols rc auto for my collection. I cant afford a b.c., so my options are:

1. 2001 Bowman Autograph Pujols 9.5(But would some consider this a Insert?) or
2. 2001 SPX Auto Rc Pujols 9.5

I kind of want to stay away from fleer legacy,and the donruss auto rc

Codasco07 · Feb 14, 2010

I'd continue to advocate that the best value of any Pujols AU RC is the 2001 Donruss Signature Series. While it's widely known that most Fleer Legacys are fake, I think a very good percent of SPxs are trimmed even if they are graded.

bassprokvd · Feb 14, 2010

For one, if I buy a pujols auto rc its expensive, and on the other hand a ton of them are suspect.
He the best player in baseball with a 10 year olds signature.

Austin · Feb 14, 2010

Codasco07 said:
I'd continue to advocate that the best value of any Pujols AU RC is the 2001 Donruss Signature Series.

The problem with the Donruss Signature, Classics, etc. Pujols autographed rookies are the ugly, shiny stickers that dominate the card.
Sure, they're a good value if you want a Pujols rookie-year autograph.
But I think as the years pass, I believe collectors will prefer the on-card autographs.
It's a shame that so many of the Fleers are fakes and the SPx are trimmed, but if you find an authentic/untrimmed one, they're definitely better looking than the Donruss stickered varieties.
That's just my opinion.

Codasco07 · Feb 14, 2010

This wouldn't be a bad one to buy either.

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-SIGNED-PUJOLS- ... 1e59074c0e

GAbballplayer148 · Feb 14, 2010

I would say the SPx, but I am a little biased. (And no, it isn't available

)

hofmichael · Feb 14, 2010

GAbballplayer148 said:
I would say the SPx, but I am a little biased. (And no, it isn't available )

How the hell did that get a 10 on the autograph?

Topnotchsy · Feb 14, 2010

I'm a huge fan of the SPx. It's a true RC (not an insert) it's got great photography, the autograph is on-card and not cramped, and it had a far higher peak than the Bowman Autograph. (The SPx raw at one time hit $1200.)

bassprokvd · Feb 14, 2010

Not to bash your card by no means, but Im confused on autos. Im not a pujols expert at all but there looks
like theres an extra letter in yours, or theres a letter missing in this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... K:MEWAX:IT

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1995BBRefractorGuy · Feb 14, 2010

The Bowman, the SPx cards will all have the auto completely gone in 10 years, lol.

I'm guessing you are also watching the BGS 9.5 Bowman auto on Ebay right now?

smapdi · Feb 14, 2010

I'll go off the board and go with one of the rare numbered parallels like SP Authentic, Elite or Topps Stars. They are really tough to find now, won't get any easier. I am not sure about the durability of autographs on glossy cards and usually prefer 'pure' cards anyway. Even the Bowman Heritage promo card is really tough these days.

jamie-stock · Jul 8, 2010

i would vote for 2001 Bowman Autograph bgs 9.5 as long term investment

KOBEARODLT · Jul 8, 2010

1995BBRefractorGuy said:
The Bowman, the SPx cards will all have the auto completely gone in 10 years, lol.

I'm guessing you are also watching the BGS 9.5 Bowman auto on Ebay right now?

i have to disagree, as long as you dont keep in the light on a daily basis it will be fine

MOFNY · Jul 8, 2010

Personally I love the Bowman. Better quality autograph is a big bonus.

MOFNY · Jul 8, 2010

Codasco07 said:
I'd continue to advocate that the best value of any Pujols AU RC is the 2001 Donruss Signature Series. While it's widely known that most Fleer Legacys are fake, I think a very good percent of SPxs are trimmed even if they are graded.

The Signature Series don't scan well, but they look excellent in person.

nborton · Jul 8, 2010

KOBEARODLT said:
1995BBRefractorGuy said:

The Bowman, the SPx cards will all have the auto completely gone in 10 years, lol.

I'm guessing you are also watching the BGS 9.5 Bowman auto on Ebay right now?

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i have to disagree, as long as you dont keep in the light on a daily basis it will be fine

It true that keeping them out of the light helps a TON. I have always wondered about the long term durability of most autos on glossy surfaces. Long term as in 50+ years. We still haven't seen what might happen. Hopefully nothing, but I have a feeling the cards that actually survive the longest are the old school stock where the ink is able to be sucked in some.

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