Helmar Boston Garter Cobb and others...

[z28jd]

Scott check out the post above by tonyo, the Lajoie isn't the same size as the original

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by z28jd

Scott check out the post above by tonyo, the Lajoie isn't the same size as the original

Edited - thinking about this, I have no idea why I even posted on the subject. I have no plans to buy a Helmar, no concerns over any confusion anyone else may have over these, and the artwork is very impressive. I think it's kind of weird that Helmar would create a painting of a miniaturized painting, then miniaturize their own into a similar-sized card, but there are weirder things occurring in our hobby.

So....carry on.

[tonyo]

I voted yes, I like them, because I do think they are nice artwork. However, like alot of others, I'd rather put larger money into cards that were actually made in the period they depict. I do have some reprint sets (52 topps, t206, CJ, T3, goodwin) but I paid less for all of those than the Lajoie finished last night.

Regardless, since I do like the cards, I thought the helmar Lajoie would be a nice replacement for a card I will never own as opposed to your run-of-the-mill reprint. (despite the missing lines in the background - thanks Eric, I didn't notice that, and a different # on the back)

I wouldn't have won it anyway since I had decided to bid $50 max and it ended at $56.........

[HRBAKER]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/H813-4-Bosto...item1c2df73880

And only 6 days to go!
YIKES!

[savedfrommyspokes]

The premise that these cards, in some cases, command high premiums is due to their alleged scarcity. I have not collected any of these cards, so my question would be how hard would these cards be to duplicated by someone other than the original producer, in effect reducing their scarcity and diluting the value, and offering the reproductions in a secondary market or even ebay?

[ullmandds]

that's in insane hammer price on that one!!!

I've always thought whoever is making these is very smart...they are beautiful...well made...as advertised...BUT...i can't believe the prices people are paying for them...people are paying vintage prices...which in my opinion is stupid! over time it is my opinion they will depreciate in value!

The creator of these cards has mimicked the business model of the us govt...it's like printing money!!!!

[T206DK]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

that's in insane hammer price on that one!!!

I've always thought whoever is making these is very smart...they are beautiful...well made...as advertised...BUT...i can't believe the prices people are paying for them...people are paying vintage prices...which in my opinion is stupid! over time it is my opinion they will depreciate in value!

The creator of these cards has mimicked the business model of the us govt...it's like printing money!!!!

Insane prices, and check out the insane bidding patterns in his auctions. Hilarious in some cases !

[Leon]

Originally Posted by savedfrommyspokes

The premise that these cards, in some cases, command high premiums is due to their alleged scarcity. I have not collected any of these cards, so my question would be how hard would these cards be to duplicate by someone other than the original producer, in effect reducing their scarcity and diluting the value, and offering the reproductions in a secondary market or even ebay?

Besides the legality issues those are some very nice fantasy cards and I am not sure how good a reprint would look. Almost $400 for a fantasy card is a lot but it really is a great looking card. They aren't for me but there seems to be a very strong market for these particular ones. Kudos to the maker of them.