And while I own exactly one bat card, as shown above of Shoeless Joe, I also own this (just a store model, nothing exotic):
I own one Soccer memorabilia card of Pele's...
...but also own a genuine game jersey of his from his Cosmos time:
I enjoy ALL my pieces, and can honestly say about equally. I get no more 'authentic' an experience holding the Ruth bat than I do gazing at the Jackson card sitting on the wall across from a 1964 Gold Crown pool table.
Honestly, there's a price and value difference, but these cards can have an incredible artistic and creative vibe if you allow yourself to enjoy them.
And yes folks, I promise never to cut up my stuff and put it in little home made cards.
But there is room in my mind for both to exist and bring enjoyment to many who might only be able to afford the one iteration.