Grading reprints

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Posted By: Jay Miller

Scott--You make the assumption that because the cards are oversized and the backings are different than real Old Judges that everyone will know they are reprints. I don't think that is true for novice collectors. The more reprints that are available the more people that will be ripped off. I have seen people ripped off with Fritsch's reprints (which have back text and are thinner) and the photographisc reprints of the 80's which are smaller and off color (Tbob bought one of these if I remember correctly).
If you want reprint cards for yourself make the reprints for yourself. If all you are doing is providing the images on the LOC site why can't people access these themselves if they have an interest? If you produce these without clear and obvious markings on the front of the cards you are doing a disservice to the hobby.