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Posted By: Pete

Let me get this straight...some collectors see the value in slicing a bat (which should belong in the HOF for fans to see IMO)

>>>>>And what if the owner doesn't want to give it to the HOF? Then we're at an impasse, it would seem.

into tiny pieces because "they allow collectors to own a piece of history." OK, I get that.

But do those same collectors think it's OK to cut up an old Reach or Spaulding guide, then sell the photos contained within as "cards," with their own specialized holders?

>>>>>Yes, with one caveat: Calling a picture a card might be fraud or at the least misrepresentation, depending on how you want to look at it and who you talk to. That aside, sure, it's a free country, sell whatever you want and call it a piece of history. And if the buyers are willing to pay for it, then everyone's happy. It's all about supply and demand, just the same as with cards. The only reason any of our cards have any value is because there's thousands (and in some cases, millions) of collector's out there chasing after the same cards. Cards are only worth what someone's willing to pay for them.

That said, I personally think those pictures are crap and couldn't care less about them. But if someone else wants to pay $20 for a Ruth photo? Good for them, it's obviously worth the $20 to them, and if it brings them some happiness, even better.

I mean, that's allowing a collector to own a piece of history too. Considering many collectors wouldn't bother looking for the guides to get the great information, it gives them the chance to get a "piece" of that for their own collections.

Please tell me that you agree with this syllogism.

>>>I do. Actually, you kind of made the point for me. I see nothing to disagree with here.