Looking for input from Photo Collectors

[GrayGhost]

I enjoy photos, tho don't collect them per se. I find it interesting though, that there is so much "debate" and even at times, outright disagreement, over this. For me, isn't the most important thing that the photo is old, and one likes the image? All this Type One, Type two, and Type fifteen stuff is really mainly important for value, isn't it? yes, of course, a Type One original would have the most desirability, but this at times seems to be an issue that gets out of the "hobby" and more into the "business" of collecting, which honestly for a guy who wished he had the means to have a nice collection, is kind of sad in a way.

[Ladder7]

Originally Posted by GrayGhost

All this Type One, Type two, and Type fifteen stuff is really mainly important for value, isn't it? yes, of course, a Type One original would have the most desirability, but this at times seems to be an issue that gets out of the "hobby" and more into the "business" of collecting

Scott, I agree about the value. But, more importantly... If you had identical images in front of you, of a scratched, creased, stained etc T1 and a T3. Most wouldn't even want to look at the modern copy.

With the real McCoys', the clarity is stunning. Inspite of all the wear.

Incidentally, I recommend folks just collect baseball cards. They're just better. Steve

[GrayGhost]

Well Steve, of course I don't want some ripped. scratched up photo ,and would love to have the absolute original. But, Ive seen some beautiful photos that weren't absolutely a "Type One" etc, and would gladly have them, for the sheer beauty of the image.