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Kevin CummingsI know from a purist's point of view the reprints are anathema, but they do give people who might not otherwise be able to afford the the real thing the opportunity to enjoy the feel. And, as John says, it does expose people who heretofore have only dealt with UV-coated, foil-embossed, die-cut material to the beauty of the old material and stars.
I also happen to like the relic cards and the cut signatures, again, because of the opportunity they present. I have to admit to owning an Upper Deck Joe Jackson bat piece card and wouldn't mind having a Wagner bat piece card, too.
After our recent trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame, I showed the Jackson card to my 11 year old daughter and she was absolutely amazed that somone as poor as her father could have something so cool! 