What is a scrap? Please explain.

[clydepepper]

[QUOTE=Buythatcard;1398112]I hear a lot of talk about scraps especially in the last few days. But just what is a scrap?

Can someone explain to me what a scrap is? If you collect them, would love to see what they look like.[/QUOTE

Here are two more examples of SCRAPS, one a Vintage (1888) Baseball Die-Cut item, the other a modern (2013-14) Hockey insert set (it is also used to describe scrapbook pages.)

From what I have observed on this forum, scraps can refer to lower conditioned cards (also called 'beaters') , the previously mentioned print errors , the 1888 die-cut items or scrapbook pages.

1888 SCRAPS.jpg

2013 SCRAPS.jpg

[mrvster]

scraps are cards "created" by the printer accidentally.....most are one of a kinds.....even when similar......kind of like a snowflake

[Buythatcard]

Thanks to all for showing their scraps.

I actually like them and I see why there is an attraction to collecting them.

Do you think the grading companies should include the word "Scrap" on their label?

[MVSNYC]

Here's a few...BTW, I have the SL Hart Upside Down Back for sale on eBay now (plug).

[mrvster]

that hobby has sexy borders! the hart is as rare as brown om or rarer

this one's for you!

[Exhibitman]

[asoriano]