I always preferred Perez-Steele and gold HOF plaques. Unsigned P/S can be had in the $5-15 range depending on the player, with the last series being slightly higher, and they look fantastic when signed. Unsigned HOF plaque postcards are much more inexpensive (50-cents a piece from the HOF gift shop) and likewise, look great signed and make for an easier, more affordable way to collect within a uniform theme. Perez-Steele stopped production in 2001, but Dick Perez continued to do the portraits for the induction ceremonies. So the guys inducted from 2002 to present have no official P/S available, but it's possible to make a custom from an image of the original Perez artwork. If you're looking at solely the HOFers from 1970-1990, Perez-Steele would include all the members you're looking for. It of course comes down to your personal preference, but if you enjoy collecting flat items and appreciate baseball-themed artwork P/S is for you. With a few notable exceptions, even the HOFers who have passed away can be obtained on either item for reasonable amounts. The P/S that are astronomical in price (Waner, Ashburn, Coveleski, Averill, etc.) are the guys who passed away shortly after the cards were issued.
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