I know the subject is a contradiction, but I was wondering if anyone dabbles in these at all? I actually put together the entire set of 2011 Topps 1950 Bowman. I thought it would be a cool tribute to a set I really like and it was really cheap - I bid on lots and then bought the last 10 or so from COMC to finish.
Here is a video of some 2009 National Chicle cards being opened. I thought the guys were pretty knowledgable and had fun with it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwO-kUUP8E4
I would call this, the throwback/tribute genre. Another type is when cards of historic players are printed in modern times. I actually picked up an entire set of ENOR HOF cards in an album from eBay a while back - it was really cheap and the seller was friendly - included the album.
Here is one I really like as its up my ally (cards of forgotten or at least neglected stars):
http://www.psacard.com/psasetregistr...e.aspx?sc=1014
Has anyone seen these? I have no idea what company even printed these and the collector who owns the set is the only collector on the registry.
Finally, I guess reprint sets would fall into this category, but those I don't like or at least I think they have to be done in a way that it would be completely obvious if someone tried to sell one as an original on eBay....
Thanks for any thoughts.