Collecting Reprints?

[Snapolit1]

Not trying to be judgmental, and everyone on this board is into what they are into, but I just don't get collecting reprints. For example, there was a post last week about someone collecting the 1980 Exhibits reprints. Personally speaking, I would rather have one genuine Ruth Exhibit from 1928 than 500 Exhibit reprint cards from 1980. Again, not saying one view is better than the other. That's what makes the world go round as they say. Guess each of us collects things for different reasons. I love the idea of not knowing where my card has been for the last 90 years, bouncing around, and imagining who the first collector was. And understand people who are attracted to an era, team, or player that meant a lot to them at one point. But a whole set of cards just mimicing something rare? I just don't "get it".

[ullmandds]

i agree...but as you say to each their own. Everyone has different means...and desires...but I am of the same philosophy as you.

[bnorth]

I think reprints are great. It lets me own a card that I would never be able to afford if real. The same goes for entire vintage sets for me. I recently had a deal made to get several Bowman reprint sets and when the owner backed out of the completed deal I was as depressed that I did not get them as any real card I have missed out on.

I collect beater real cards so I guess reprints are not the big step down for me that it would for the people that hate them.

[ksabet]

Originally Posted by bnorth

I think reprints are great. It lets me own a card that I would never be able to afford if real.

The only problem I see with the above statement is that your not really owning THE card.

I can buy a print of a Van Gogh but it will never be a Van Gogh. I am of the opinion I would rather admire from afar than have something fake in my possession.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by ksabet

The only problem I see with the above statement is that your not really owning THE card.

I can buy a print of a Van Gogh but it will never be a Van Gogh. I am of the opinion I would rather admire from afar than have something fake in my possession.

LOL, I even own Van Gough art print. For me it is just a hobby and would not pay more than a few hundred for any card.

[sandmountainslim]

What I don't get is having reprints GRADED! All over ebay are tons of reprint cards slabbed. WHY??? The slab is worth more than the card

[Joshchisox08]

Agreed with the notion of not understanding why one would collect reprints. Only under the circumstance of having a t206 Wagner etc. To go with the rest of the real t206s.