Best hobby advice you've received.

ASF123 · #1 04-15-2021, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark17

Some of those custom cards are terrific. I especially like it when they redo a card that had one of those hatless close-ups with a decent picture, like this:

What would be cool would be if somebody would make a fantasy set, with all new pictures of, say, 1966 Topps, and sell them in wax packs of 5 cards each (forget the gum.) If it could be done affordably, and without lawsuits, it would be a blast to open a box of them, with each card being something never seen before.

That "somebody" would have to be (a) Topps; (b) somebody who pays Topps a lot of money for a license; or (c) somebody about to get sued by Topps.

Plus, I assume the MLBPA doesn't administer the rights to former players' names, likenesses, etc. collectively, as I believe it does for (most) current players, does it? Topps obviously has contracted with various HOFers and other former stars for their rights for the Heritage products, etc., but to do a full set, they would probably have to negotiate individually with each player or his heirs.

mark evans · #2 04-15-2021, 10:47 AM

From Bill James, and hence hobby advice:

"Never marry a pretty girl as they're accustomed to having their faults tolerated."

Unfortunately, I failed to follow it.

Exhibitman · #3 04-15-2021, 10:48 AM

I enjoy some of the creative cards too. Like this 3D Jeter:

The late Bob Lemke (RIP) used to create all sorts of cards that never were. I picked up a Red Man Mantle and a 1954 Bowman Aaron from him.

I commissioned this one to be made out of an autograph I got in person here in LA:

I also like the Vela art cards.

I guess it depends on whether you view cards as investments or something for fun. I think about the former but try to blend in a lot of the latter.

Mark17 · #4 04-15-2021, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ASF123

That "somebody" would have to be (a) Topps; (b) somebody who pays Topps a lot of money for a license; or (c) somebody about to get sued by Topps.

Plus, I assume the MLBPA doesn't administer the rights to former players' names, likenesses, etc. collectively, as I believe it does for (most) current players, does it? Topps obviously has contracted with various HOFers and other former stars for their rights for the Heritage products, etc., but to do a full set, they would probably have to negotiate individually with each player or his heirs.

Admittedly the whole concept is fantasy.

icollectDCsports · #5 04-15-2021, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark17

Admittedly the whole concept is fantasy.

I agree that it is a great idea.

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