Posted By:
Gilbert MainesThere was a time, almost before my time, when collectors did not worry about reprints, shaved cards, soaking and pressing, professional card doctors, etc. That time is gone forever. Now we have two factions of collectors posting in this thread.
The collectors who want quality and realize that they don't know enough to clearly establish the legitimacy of their purchase, in part because even the grading companies differ in their assesments.
And the old schoolers, who have done their time. And are proud that they can accomplish what is needed based solely on their experience. I wonder if anyone can be sure.
But yes. Someone can. But they don't post in this thread. They sit back, knowing what they've got. Almost laughing and not wanting either faction in their hobby segment. As Bama says:” Even though I collect beaters, it's nice to know that the guides reflect what this board has echoed for a while. The market for prewar is strong in all grades”. You see, the beaters are mostly the way it was. And if you check the beater thread, it really is not too high a price to pay, imho.
And if you buy one that was once holdered as Authentic, you too can get the enjoyment of the sound that the "clanking" of plastic provides. If you save the two halves once you crack it out.