What's with digital autographs?

[Mr. Zipper]

So these are "virtual cards?" Is it some sort of file type that you can transfer to someone else, but can't be copied? I assume you need an app to access the card...

I don't get it, but then again... I also don't get how on Amazon the .MP3 download often costs more than an actual CD with artwork and a booklet.

[mrmopar]

Topps Bunt is a free application for your phone. You can "buy" packs with coins that you collect each day for signing on to the site or you can actually physically buy coins with real money. All of the cards are digital images, some limited, some not. It is like busting a real pack for cards, where there are limited inserts and such. I log on daily for the heck of it, since it takes only a few seconds, my phone is always with me during the work day and it is is kind of fun. I have never tried to sell any though. I don't have anything anyone would want (I don't think I do at least).

[djson1]

That's interesting. I guess I am part of a different generation though as I still don't really understand the monetary value in "owning the image", so to speak.
Like you pointed out, we can then just google all the great signatures and be happy with the greatest collection. If only I could be that easily satisfied, I wouldn't get so many comments from my wife for blowing money on real autographs.