Someone sent me this link today. Kind of interesting seeing that we have several of these for every Aflac All American that played each year.
Aflac Cards
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This link is even more interesting. Wonder if ever before there were baseball cards of players still in high school being sold.Aflac All American Cards
Wow that is pretty intersting. I remember the frenzy of people getting the cards when they were handed out and then to get them signed.
The sad part is people making money off these signatures.
Kind of reminds me (like Justbaseball) of the CWS where soon after the players sign items for the people, they show up on Ebay, and you wonder why some pros refuse to sign things for the fans.
The sad part is people making money off these signatures.
Kind of reminds me (like Justbaseball) of the CWS where soon after the players sign items for the people, they show up on Ebay, and you wonder why some pros refuse to sign things for the fans.
If someone wanted to buy AFLAC cards, what are their options?
I think there are only about 200 to 250 cards produced for each Aflac All-American. About half are given to the players. The other half are given out, three to each fan as they enter the staduim. There were quite a few card resellers at the event who, along with the fans ask the players for another card and autograph.
There is also a promotional card made and distributed later. These are action shots taken at the game and at practices before the big event. I don't know how many of these are produced. Apparently, these are sent to many card dealers who post them for sale on e-bay and other sites. I would guess that their value would be less since their numbers are greater.
There is also a promotional card made and distributed later. These are action shots taken at the game and at practices before the big event. I don't know how many of these are produced. Apparently, these are sent to many card dealers who post them for sale on e-bay and other sites. I would guess that their value would be less since their numbers are greater.
quote:Originally posted by PGStaff:
Wonder if ever before there were baseball cards of players still in high school being sold
I don't think so, but a Google search of some first round HSers would be the way to find out.
There is also quite a variety of TeamUSA cards on the market. This year (maybe also last year) the previous Youth National and Junior National teams had individual cards. These are almost all HSers.
I happen to think this is maybe the coolest benefit of being an Aflac All-American. It is certainly the most tangible and enduring.
In general, I share Homerun04 and Justbaseball's distaste for the "collectors". They seemed to be everywhere. And everything given away was on ebay the next day.
I don't know about prior years, but I do know that cards from the 2007 game were on Ebay before the end of August 2007.
After the game, many young kids came to get autographs. In hindsight, I regret to say that in many cases they were apparently either the children of adults who are looking just to make a buck, or otherwise being used as tools. Not just excited young kids looking to meet future stars.
I think Midlo Son's card was going for about 8 bucks at one time. At the moment, I would think whoever bought them has lost their investment, but perhaps it can appreciate in value in coming years? Most of them he gave away to coaches and friends, but I think we kept about 25 for posterity and to show the grandkids some day.
I wish we had gotten one of those promo shots like TMM_Dad is talking about. Apparently we missed out on that. But we're not complaining. I think we came home with two gear bags full of plunder from the event as it was! (Mostly shoes, jackets and bats -- one with Ozzie Smith's autograph! Now THAT might have value!)
After the game, many young kids came to get autographs. In hindsight, I regret to say that in many cases they were apparently either the children of adults who are looking just to make a buck, or otherwise being used as tools. Not just excited young kids looking to meet future stars.
I think Midlo Son's card was going for about 8 bucks at one time. At the moment, I would think whoever bought them has lost their investment, but perhaps it can appreciate in value in coming years? Most of them he gave away to coaches and friends, but I think we kept about 25 for posterity and to show the grandkids some day.
I wish we had gotten one of those promo shots like TMM_Dad is talking about. Apparently we missed out on that. But we're not complaining. I think we came home with two gear bags full of plunder from the event as it was! (Mostly shoes, jackets and bats -- one with Ozzie Smith's autograph! Now THAT might have value!)
Just wondering, could any of this affect their amateur status? I remember the big mess when Steve Alford of Indiana posed for a calendar for a charity while at IU.
Even if done for charity, you're talking about a calendar that was produced for sale. These cards were not produced for sale. They were distributed at no charge.
The fact that some guy who scarfed up some of them wants to sell them is beyond the players' control.
You may as well ask if it's OK if someone takes their picture.
The fact that some guy who scarfed up some of them wants to sell them is beyond the players' control.
You may as well ask if it's OK if someone takes their picture.
quote:Originally posted by powertoallfields:
Just wondering, could any of this affect their amateur status? I remember the big mess when Steve Alford of Indiana posed for a calendar for a charity while at IU.
If it does, don't mention it to USC.
Robert Stock
