Thanks mate. Yes that's why I hadn't picked up an auto, were a bit pricey as there weren't too many around. He's since signed a fair few for Leaf and Upper Deck, so the prices have come down quite a bit.
Cheers.
I know what you mean, but I hadn't followed the NBA for a few years up until when the Lakers signed Malone and Payton. Rekindled my interest a bit and I like picking up Malone Lakers cards for that reason.