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Perception Of Repros In Different Hobbies
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<blockquote data-quote="Wreck-It Ralph" data-source="post: 503440" data-attributes="member: 8648"><p>I think the attitude towards reproductions is mixed in Star Wars as Bootlegs which I presume are still classed as reproductions seem to be accepted and in some cases highly collectible like Uzay, where as weapons, figures, boxes that are exact copies are not. I think the accuracy of the reproduction is paramount as if the aim is to make something exactly the same then it causes contamination and people can no longer differentiate between what is genuine and what is fake which is not good for the hobby. Reproductions that are obviously different like bootlegs are not a problem for the hobby as they can be clearly differentiated and therefore contamination can not occur.</p><p></p><p>I think when it comes to cars originality is always preferred and on Classic/Vintage cars can make a significant difference in value. A car with an original body and matching numbers will always be worth more than one without. Restoration seems very acceptable as to enter most Concours D' Elegance events then restoration is a necessity rather than a option if you want any chance of winning. If you want to drive the car then restoring it to Concours standard is pointless and keeping it original with a nice patina is probably the best way to go.</p><p></p><p>Comics on the other hand seem very much against restoration and a restored comic when graded is worth significantly less than a original one. In comics which I would say is much more closely related to Star Wars Memorabilia originality is king. As I am both a MOC and Comic book collector I find it strange that Comic graders are so proactive in looking out for restoration and Star Wars graders completely ignore it. When professional restoration arrives in Star Wars like it did in comics years ago they will be totally unprepared.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wreck-It Ralph, post: 503440, member: 8648"] I think the attitude towards reproductions is mixed in Star Wars as Bootlegs which I presume are still classed as reproductions seem to be accepted and in some cases highly collectible like Uzay, where as weapons, figures, boxes that are exact copies are not. I think the accuracy of the reproduction is paramount as if the aim is to make something exactly the same then it causes contamination and people can no longer differentiate between what is genuine and what is fake which is not good for the hobby. Reproductions that are obviously different like bootlegs are not a problem for the hobby as they can be clearly differentiated and therefore contamination can not occur. I think when it comes to cars originality is always preferred and on Classic/Vintage cars can make a significant difference in value. A car with an original body and matching numbers will always be worth more than one without. Restoration seems very acceptable as to enter most Concours D' Elegance events then restoration is a necessity rather than a option if you want any chance of winning. If you want to drive the car then restoring it to Concours standard is pointless and keeping it original with a nice patina is probably the best way to go. Comics on the other hand seem very much against restoration and a restored comic when graded is worth significantly less than a original one. In comics which I would say is much more closely related to Star Wars Memorabilia originality is king. As I am both a MOC and Comic book collector I find it strange that Comic graders are so proactive in looking out for restoration and Star Wars graders completely ignore it. When professional restoration arrives in Star Wars like it did in comics years ago they will be totally unprepared. [/QUOTE]
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