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    darrell74
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    Fan caught Albert Pujols 2000th RBI...

    .... chooses to hold on to the ball
    What would have you done?
    https://amp.detroitnews.com/amp/1158866001

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    The fan kept it.
    For those that don't want to read a lengthy article.

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    Oh, its getting sold LOL...to the devil himself if he bids enough

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    It has a value to it.

    Just as professional sports players charge $$$ for their autographs. If something has value, it is not wrong to charge a fair price for something even if that object could have sentimental value to someone else.

    If the fan refused to sell to Pujols after a fair offer was made, then I could see an article being warranted.

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    It isnt worth shit unless there is notarized document stating that is the ball that was pitched to Albert and gave him his 2000th RBI. Somehow I doubt it but id MLB have a bag of balsl spcifically documented for the milestone and only to be used when pitching to Albert, I doubt it so truly, its worth $9.99 unless it has some sort of traceability and not just the tv showing him catch a HR ball. SHould have took hs payday when he had the chance.

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    Quote Originally Posted by newton0038 View Post
    It isnt worth shit unless there is notarized document stating that is the ball that was pitched to Albert and gave him his 2000th RBI. Somehow I doubt it but id MLB have a bag of balsl spcifically documented for the milestone and only to be used when pitching to Albert, I doubt it so truly, its worth $9.99 unless it has some sort of traceability and not just the tv showing him catch a HR ball. SHould have took hs payday when he had the chance.
    They didn't exactly offer him a pay day for the ball. Just meet and greet and some autographed souvenirs.

    The fact his face was plastered all over the camera is enough he can provide a provenance to the ball if he were to put it up for auction. It's not like he can sell it 100x.

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    I'd keep it too.

    But then sell it on ebay to the highest bidder
    Last edited by Esco; 05-11-19 at 07:23 AM.

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    Wait til after Albert has retired. Plenty of provenance on this ball. Can also get affidavits from people next to him. That, plus TV footage is probably way more prov than most memorabilia. Having said that, it doesn't have a value like his final home run IF he can keep his health and makes a run at Aaron, but its worth more than what he was offered

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    Fan decides to give ball to Albert
    https://amp.detroitnews.com/amp/1170962001

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    Quote Originally Posted by darrell74 View Post
    Fan decides to give ball to Albert
    https://amp.detroitnews.com/amp/1170962001
    I think Pujols should at least give him $20 for a haircut

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    All that shyt is worthless... major sports are taking a big hit

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    They supposedly offered Pujols and Trout autographed stuff... I woulda told em throw in a Miggy too and you have a deal.

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    In sports trading today, like autographs, if you can't produce a "Letter of Authenticity." the item basicly has no value.

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    in most situations-- yes....but to not exploit this for $ is un-American LOL .........
    Quote Originally Posted by HockeyRocks View Post
    In sports trading today, like autographs, if you can't produce a "Letter of Authenticity." the item basicly has no value.

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    The real story is the ballpark is empty of fans on a "historic" hit. Why did fans abandoned the Angels?

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    Quote Originally Posted by HockeyRocks View Post
    In sports trading today, like autographs, if you can't produce a "Letter of Authenticity." the item basicly has no value
    But what he does have is his picture in the newspaper holding up the ball. Thats just as good

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