_Lee_
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Sat here thinking today about the huge affection for proof cards and it led me to think why people love these so much when they are in fact just cardboard. I know we say the same about the prices for MOC figures, but those are sealed back in the day (unless you are Brightons answer to Ming) and do carry some memories as we bought them as that back then. However, with the recent escalation in repros etc im pretty sure that some people wouldnt feel any different holding a real proof than a repro - its the look that appeals to most. I myself love all prototype material because to me they were made years back, but the eye candy appeal can be had any day of the week. lets face facts, you could get a good repro and still tell your friends / pals that its a proof-its only us nerds that really know
So why are people paying such high sums for what is just a piece of cardboard? I know the ins and outs but do some collectors actually know what they have and how it served its purpose??
So why are people paying such high sums for what is just a piece of cardboard? I know the ins and outs but do some collectors actually know what they have and how it served its purpose??