Here we go again!

[SikSyko]

I really thought they were paper cuts when I bought it and not chopped up plaques and photos and who knows what else. I was just looking to get autos that were not in my collection. Numbering them is just so stupid & I have no clue why people would pay so much because they stamp it 1/1, it's just a cut.

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by SikSyko

I really thought they were paper cuts when I bought it and not chopped up plaques and photos and who knows what else. I was just looking to get autos that were not in my collection. Numbering them is just so stupid & I have no clue why people would pay so much because they stamp it 1/1, it's just a cut.

I have no issue with the card companies inserting a signed index card, piece of paper, etc., into a card etc., but for crying out loud, don't cut up cards, letters, etc.

[thetruthisoutthere]

Check out this Upper Deck Joe DiMaggio cut auto.

Look what Upper Deck did to the below Joe DiMaggio signed card.


JoeD-UD.jpg

[SikSyko]

Look at this piece of junk.

[jdl7860]

Those are junk! Hard to believe people are getting paid to put those together. I used to hate cut cards though, and I made a few myself and I like them now if they are presented right. I think the card companies would be miles ahead just had someone who cared for the hobby putting these together.

[thenavarro]

Much ado about nothing IMO. As long as the autographs are authentic, and the manufacturers own them, they can do as they please. They'll stop as soon as people stop buying the product, but it seems there is an ass for every seat, and I'm not one to judge those asses. If it makes them happy and they want to collect it, are willing to pay for it, and it's not against a social norm or law, more power to them.

Hell, I collect signed cards of other grown men, sweaty old jerseys, baseballs (that are manufactured to be played with, yet I get them defaced by collecting a signature on them), old pennings by politicians and other assorted knick knacks, and therefore don't feel I'm in a position to judge what someone else collects.

Your mileage may vary,

Mike

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by thenavarro

Much ado about nothing IMO. As long as the autographs are authentic, and the manufacturers own them, they can do as they please. They'll stop as soon as people stop buying the product, but it seems there is an ass for every seat, and I'm not one to judge those asses. If it makes them happy and they want to collect it, are willing to pay for it, and it's not against a social norm or law, more power to them.

Hell, I collect signed cards of other grown men, sweaty old jerseys, baseballs (that are manufactured to be played with, yet I get them defaced by collecting a signature on them), old pennings by politicians and other assorted knick knacks, and therefore don't feel I'm in a position to judge what someone else collects.

Your mileage may vary,

Mike

Mike - if this site were free of criticism of other folks collecting habits, and members were not judging those asses, then it would lose 60% of its posts . And I have examples of non authentic autographs on these cards, so the card companies are not totally blameless.

[thenavarro]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

Mike - if this site were free of criticism of other folks collecting habits, and members were not judging those asses, then it would lose 60% of its posts . And I have examples of non authentic autographs on these cards, so the card companies are not totally blameless.

I hear ya Richard, I'm just in a pissy mood because I'm tired of studying for finals. I've served notice to a lot of the people that I know, that I am going to be a pain in the ass until December 10, at which point I'll return to my pleasant demeanor, LOL

Mike

[SikSyko]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

And I have examples of non authentic autographs on these cards

I really don't think the Joe D I posted is real, something just looks off to me with it.

[Bestdj777]

I don't understand the logic behind these cards at all. From what I have seen, signed index cards are almost always less expensive than signed photos, cards, letters, etc. I don't see why these card companies would spend the extra money on a more expensive autograph when it will ultimately lead to a less attractive product. It seems like a lose, lose situation all around.