Helmar Boston Garter Cobb and others...

[Paul S]

I like them but have no desire to collect them. Hence, I had to vote "I don't care".

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Paul S

I like them but have no desire to collect them. Hence, I had to vote "I don't care".

Yeah, no matter how the question was phrased I knew confusion would exist so I tried to take the Keep-it-Simple method. The question doesn't pertain to if you want to collect them only if you like them. Otherwise it would have said "do you want to, or do you, collect them" ......thanks for everyone's thoughts so far.

[vintagecpa]

I can't believe I am saying this, but I almost wish they were more mass-produced. I could see myself collecting them if they were priced closer to modern cards. I suppose the fact that they aren't mass-produced is what has created the niche market.

[MVSNYC]

History/info, please....

[Leon]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

History/info, please....

Michael- Everything is posted in the link at the bottom of the auction.....and the creator has been on the board before too. Best regards

[autograf]

I think they're great. I agree that they expand the vintage market to a certain degree. They are clearly marked as well. I have picked up a couple of the L1 like leathers that they have made. Just looking at them on the internet, you don't really get the full effect of the craftsmanship of them. They are well made items.............

[MVSNYC]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/H813-4-Bosto...ht_1142wt_1184

thanks guys, i've been brought up to speed now...they're stunning. love this Rube Foster!

[lug-nut]

This is the one I purchased. I like them to a point, I wanted something a little different and looks vintage. Some I'm not impressed. I have no plans to collect more than a 3-4 tops, maybe a wagner, matty young etc...but as a modern card I won't pay very much, I think I paid $40 for this one, adds a little to my collection.

Pre-WWII does deceive a little and when the dealer throws in the past "sold" price, it bothered me a tiny bit. But I got my card. I do think they should list it in a modern era.

[RCMcKenzie]

I'm kind of surprised at how well these cards are received. I would much rather have a 1975 Topps Jose Cruz in PSA 2 MC or a Paul Pierce 2nd year refractor in SGC 82. I'd rather that ebay list them with other modern cards.

[Harford20]

Strictly looking at the card as artwork, these have appeal to me. I have attempted to pick up the Matty version, but the three sold have sold for significantly more than I would be willing to pay for them ($205, $255, $350). While I would never collect many of these art cards, select ones do appeal to me.

[esd10]

i like them alot but i think they sell for way to much money in opinion

[dabigyankeeman]

I love the look of the Helmar cards, but i consider them modern cards and would never pay the price for what they are going for. If they were $9.99 i would collect the Yankees in Helmar, but not at the insane prices people are bidding them up to.

[CW]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

History/info, please....

Here's a previous thread with some good info, as well as a few posts from a Helmar representative, Charles.

[ullmandds]

I agree with some of the sentiments already stated:

I think they are very cool
I would never buy them due to the crazy prices
I have less of an issue with them being in the pre War category than topps/modern mass produced issues/pokemon crap