WTB Puig Auto RC

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by 4reals

I agree for the most part but the modern examples given are for players who peaked later in their career as is the case in most instances, however, there is no way Puig is 'peaking' the first month of his career.

Bo Hart...
...If you don't recall who Bo is then let me refresh your memory.
He debuted June 19th and in his first 10 games he hit .460. His BA didn't go below 300 until August. He only ended up playing 88 games between 2003 and 2004.

I am not saying Bo Hart's start is equal to Puig, merely addressing the point about players that peak at the beginning of their career.

[4reals]

Brent, I think you're missing my point...yes, every hyped stud eventually goes down in value after the hype relaxes...Trout, Harper, Strasburg, etc...but the hype never relaxes until after the licensed material has been out for a while. You're saying that Puig has peaked even before his licensed material has come out. I respect your opinion but just don't see that happening, especially with comp prices of the redemption cards being what they are already. I am merely saying buy those redemption cards of licensed material early before it does peak and resell before it goes down. Of course, there are always exceptions to these rules, however, considering this is an int'l player playing for the #2 market in baseball I doubt this is one of them. Of course, as a Dodgers fan myself, I must admit, I am just a tad bit biased in the discussion.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by 4reals

Brent, I think you're missing my point...yes, every hyped stud eventually goes down in value after the hype relaxes...Trout, Harper, Strasburg, etc...but the hype never relaxes until after the licensed material has been out for a while. You're saying that Puig has peaked even before his licensed material has come out. I respect your opinion but just don't see that happening, especially with comp prices of the redemption cards being what they are already. I am merely saying buy those redemption cards of licensed material early before it does peak and resell before it goes down. Of course, there are always exceptions to these rules, however, considering this is an int'l player playing for the #2 market in baseball I doubt this is one of them. Of course, as a Dodgers fan myself, I must admit, I am just a tad bit biased in the discussion.

No I understand you lol. You are correct, and every chases that 'first' bowman card. I honestly don't think his licensed stuff (which is out now with redemptions and his bowman cards) will go up anymore. The lore of him has dwindled considerably since his debut. While he still is playing a high level of game, it's been over a month now and the focus has been elsewhere, especially with the all star game.

Hey, I love the Dodgers, I have a team signed ball for this year, so I'm hoping they can go all the way so I can sell it . BTW, Matt Kemp, boy has be matured. He is one of the nicest most humbling athletes I've ever met. Reminds me of Josh Hamilton.

[4reals]

Originally Posted by HOF Auto Rookies

BTW, Matt Kemp, boy has be matured. He is one of the nicest most humbling athletes I've ever met.

I agree. I think Kershaw has had a little to do with that. Kershaw is a Christian and gives his testimony on the I am Second website.

http://www.iamsecond.com/seconds/clayton-kershaw/

Ever since, Kemp can be seen wearing an I am Second bracelet. Hopefully Kemp's humility will rub off on Puig. So far Puig's young confidence is coming off a little bit more like arrogance.

[chaddurbin]

dodgers fan here also, but imo now's not the time to pay up for a puig card. he is at his peak value, as he'll never hit .400, or .350...so prices will adjust accordingly. he's looking more like a mondesi to me than a vlad guerrero or machado.

kemp may be a nice guy, but seems like he might not recover that power lost after the shoulder injury...same way lots of a-gon's fly balls that went out as a padre now die at the warning track.