Hobby Convention

[kkkkandp]

I said this same thing in the grading thread - first and foremost, these things we collect are picture cards. I don't see how we can ever say that the name underneath makes the picture (and, therefore, the card) something it isn't regardless of why the name and picture don't match.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by kkkkandp

I said this same thing in the grading thread - first and foremost, these things we collect are picture cards. I don't see how we can ever say that the name underneath makes the picture (and, therefore, the card) something it isn't regardless of why the name and picture don't match.

However, as most folks (not me) in the hobby have been set collectors, they really have to collect by the name on the card, for all practical purposes in order to complete a set. I can't imagine collecting a set by only pictures and not the names. Interesting debate.

[kkkkandp]

Originally Posted by Leon

However, as most folks (not me) in the hobby have been set collectors, they really have to collect by the name on the card, for all practical purposes in order to complete a set. I can't imagine collecting a set by only pictures and not the names. Interesting debate.

I think collecting a set is a different twist to this topic. This is not meant in any way to be a knock on set collecting, but in that endeavor the cards can sort of just become widgets - they could just as well be a finite number undefined objects of which you need one of each. In that scenario you really don't care as much that the words and picture don't match - you still need it to have a complete set.

If you are collecting players, on the other hand, I think you want the picture to depict the guy you're chasing, not the words. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

[HRBAKER]

Agree with Kevin here. In regards to set collecting the card does become much more of a name/number but if you are a player collector or a HOF collector, etc. I can't imagine collecting a card of "X" with "Y's" photo just because the card says "X" on the front.