Does anybody enjoy the...

[Bigdaddy]

I really like some of the customs, though they do have to have certain attributes for me:

• The photo needs to be from the sam time period as the card
• The cardstock needs to be of type
• The back of the card needs to be similar to cards of that series

You have to admit, some of the photo choices of Topps, and even some of the prewar cards, is quite poor. If someone can do a better job and produce a better card, then more power to them.

[HRBAKER]

I buy a few now and again to use for autographs.

[GasHouseGang]

Have you ever gotten a surprised reaction from one of the stars signing an autograph on a card they've never seen?

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by GasHouseGang

Have you ever gotten a surprised reaction from one of the stars signing an autograph on a card they've never seen?

Yes I have.

I had the SGA card from when Tony Oliva was put in the Twins HOF. I had him sign it a few years ago. When he seen it he got a big smile and asked me where I got it. I told him I was there for the event. His smile got even bigger. A great man he is, he is the only person I have ever stood in line to get a autograph from.

[Gary Dunaier]

Originally Posted by Bigdaddy

The photo needs to be from the same time period as the card

Topps didn't always stick to that rule.

Extreme example: the 1969 Chris Cannizzaro, which uses a photo taken at the Polo Grounds, which meant at the time the card was issued the image was at least six years old.