Anyone collect relic cards anymore?

[BobC]

I've always liked, and collect, the 2002 and 2003 Topps 206 and 205 relic and auto cards. Sort of a merging of the past and future, with the obvious connection to the pre-war era.

I'm not a proponent for cutting/chopping up game used/worn jerseys and bats of older, especially pre-war players, at all. But that horse left the barn decades ago, so there is nothing I or anyone else can really do about it.

Not so concerned about the card companies doing the same with the more modern players. Nowadays the players all seem to have brand new uniforms they wear for virtually every game, and bats can be delivered by the truckload. Back in the pre-war days, I believe the players usually got just one home and one away uniform for the entire season, and they were more likely to find one bat they liked, and hold onto and use it for as long as they could.

[GrewUpWithJunkWax]

I have started collecting a series and have several so far, but still just getting started really. Most are fairly cheap and just fun.

One peave I have when looking at jersey relics is when the swatch doesn't match the jersey on the card.

I also prefer early 2000s for relic cards. They were more likely to clearly state on the card that it was from that player and used in an actual game - unlike the vague verbiage now used on the ultra-modern relic cards.

[packs]

A lot of the NBA cards don’t even carry the “game used” description. They’re pieces of anything.

[G1911]

Originally Posted by GrewUpWithJunkWax

I have started collecting a series and have several so far, but still just getting started really. Most are fairly cheap and just fun.

One peave I have when looking at jersey relics is when the swatch doesn't match the jersey on the card.

I also prefer early 2000s for relic cards. They were more likely to clearly state on the card that it was from that player and used in an actual game - unlike the vague verbiage now used on the ultra-modern relic cards.

It’s fun to compare how the disclaimers have changed over time. Many of the old ones were very explicitly promising an item, used by that specific player in an MLB game. Now they often promise absolutely nothing.

[Exhibitman]

I loathe the generic ones like the Heritage inserts. "Here's an image of Mike Trout with a piece of whatever"; yeah, literally thanks for nothing. I do pick up the occasional older relic card if it has an actual GU item from the correct player I collect, just for giggles.



Even better if it is signed and GU:

[G1911]

2001 vs. 2021, just as an example. Not the same product line, but they're all like this. All the manufacturers have changed like this, with generally specific promises when relics were starting vs. now where they promise... absolutely nothing. It could be from a kids size jersey they bought at Wal-Mart.

The old ones are worth about the same as the current ones. I thought they were cool when I discovered them in 2001 Pacific Private Stock as a kid. Less cool now, kind of weird to buy a bit of another dudes shirt. I buy a lot of cards that I couldn't afford then but liked.

[mrmopar]

I treat them like another insert mostly. I like to add cheap Dodgers or interesting looking designs, but the shine of the GU piece has worn off for me, especially considering the previous post and how the manufacturers have basically made it appear these pieces of fabric and wood are not from anything but busted up furniture and goodwill hand me downs.

It is neat to find some of the more obscure players, especially old timers, but thinking those items are authentic and linked to the player is the only draw for me.

[sfmays24]

If anyone is interested, I'm selling my collection of (120) 2008-2011 Allen & Ginter Relics Bat, Jersey & Autograph Cards.

Thank you,

Mike

[obiwan1129]

Mike, any Cubs? Let me know.