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Pujols Rookie Autograph Mystery....how many really exist?
fandango
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This on-card auto could only be obtained through Fleer's Exchange Program (a redemption card)....
It was once believed that 300 of the 799 serial numbered cards were autographed... but the infrequency this card comes up, makes it seem like there is less then 300....
Only 25 cards have been graded by PSA, but 146 (29% of the estimated 500) Pujols Bowman Chromes have been graded...estimating that 29% of the Fleer Legacy have been graded, you come up with 85 total cards issued....
Some sellers advertise this card as only having 60 copies....
Interestingly, there is not a clear break between the signed and unsigned versions as it appears Fleer sent Pujols random serial numbered cards to autograph....
The supply of this card did not increase when Fleer went Bankrupt, making it unlikely they had unredeemed cards in the vault...
Fleer Legacy went Live July 2001, and the redemptions expired jan 31, 2001....so you see the window to obtain one of these was small....
I guess Pujols himself is the only one who really knows how many he signed....
This one is a recent edition to the Fandango Collection...
It was once believed that 300 of the 799 serial numbered cards were autographed... but the infrequency this card comes up, makes it seem like there is less then 300....
Only 25 cards have been graded by PSA, but 146 (29% of the estimated 500) Pujols Bowman Chromes have been graded...estimating that 29% of the Fleer Legacy have been graded, you come up with 85 total cards issued....
Some sellers advertise this card as only having 60 copies....
Interestingly, there is not a clear break between the signed and unsigned versions as it appears Fleer sent Pujols random serial numbered cards to autograph....
The supply of this card did not increase when Fleer went Bankrupt, making it unlikely they had unredeemed cards in the vault...
Fleer Legacy went Live July 2001, and the redemptions expired jan 31, 2001....so you see the window to obtain one of these was small....
I guess Pujols himself is the only one who really knows how many he signed....
This one is a recent edition to the Fandango Collection...
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any fleer insiders on this board have more info?
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Fleer Legacy went Live July 2001, and the redemptions expired jan 31, 2001....so you see the window to obtain one of these was small....
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That's pretty small, indeed!
its cheaper for the Card companies to do stickers, and they get away with it, even i high end products....i hate sticker autos....i dont buy anything after 2001..."modern" is not for me...
especially in redemptions...how can you justify sticker autos from redemptions?? Donruss did it extensively in 2001..
im all for ON-CARD AUTO's, which includes the 2001 fleer showcase sweet sigs cards....
notice the Donruss is the only sticker auto...
Shane
<< <i>Shane, i never did compensate you for the avatar...whats the going rate? >>
Oh, let's see.... a Pujols auto of your choice!
Shane
<< <i>...i dont buy anything after 2001..."modern" is not for me...
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1955 Bowman Raw complete with 90% Ex-NR or better
Now seeking 1949 Eureka Sportstamps...NM condition
Working on '78 Autographed set now 99.9% complete -
Working on '89 Topps autoed set now complete
<< <i>Man thats a sweet collection. is that yours >>
No, Its actually mine. Me and fandango send scans back and forth to each other all the time.
However, the BGS junk is his
1994 Pro Line Live
TheDallasCowboyBackfieldProject
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<< <i>Man thats a sweet collection. is that yours >>
No, Its actually mine. Me and fandango send scans back and forth to each other all the time.
However, the BGS junk is his
ya, i might give those BGS cards the "lawnmowerman treatment".....they look so much better in the PSA SLAB's...
as they say, you live and you learn....
by the way, the one I posted is the real version...
friggin fleer had to go bankrupt and sell all their stuff out the back door! damn them!
down. Today you have to question ANY fleer autograph. I used to email Lloyd Pawlek back and forth, but he is long
gone.
Kevin
ebay auction
Robb
<< <i>Is this one legit PSA 9 Pujols auto ?
Robb >>
No...
Heard the cards had a feel away sticker that if removed made the redemption no longer valid. True? I think I have seen one. Anyone have a pic?
Beckett says the 1st 300 were offered as redeemable.
"The 2001 Fleer Legacy product was released in mid-July, 2001 and featured a 105-card base set that was broken into tiers as follows: Base Veterans (1-90) and Prospects (91-105) that are individually serial numbered to 799. Please note that the first 300 serial-numbered cards of Albert Pujols packed out as exchange cards for a copy actually signed by Pujols. Card number 98 does not exist. Each box contained 15 packs with five cards per pack."