Goudy Reprints

[Keith H. Thompson]

as they were labelled in an ad in "The Sport Hobbyist" by Charles Brooks, probably sometime between 1957 and 1962. I have a scan of the ad, but as usual I do not know how to prepare it for Net54. The ad reads

32 different Authentic reprints including two Gehrigs, Ruth, Hornsby, all Hall of Famers and Superstars. The originals would cost over $300.00. Printed on high quality guaranteed long lasting card stock.

"The colors match up very closely and the backs are matched closely as well, making the final product as good as the original except for the fact that they are just too good." John Stommen

TOO Good to be true, thousands have already been sold.

Only $3.00 per set plus 25 cents for postage. GOUDEY REPRINT SET II. 32 additional only $3.00. Second set features three Ruth's, Cobb all 64 cards $6.00

The Sport Hobbyist, Box 3731 N, Detroit, Michigan 48215
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When these Reprints were first sold, many dealers (especially Lew Lipsett and George Lyons) were furious because they obviously might undercut and compete with their stocks of original Goudeys. They frequently vented in "The Trader Speaks." Everyone agreed that without a forensic examination, there was no way to distinguish reprint from original. And, of course, there was no incentive to do so, then, or now.

Does any Net54 member believe it to be possible that these reprints now might reside in slabs that sell in six figures?