>No offense intended to anybody. But I haven't seen what I consider to be
>any VALID arguments against producing quality , accurate reproductions. The
>arguments I _do_ see always center around the $$ value of items ( or entire
>cars for that matter ).
OK, I'll try to make the point a bit clearer.
Do those who collect coins feel that a reproduction 1804 Silver Dollar (only
something like ten known to exist) is as good as an original or would they
feel an identical repo undistinguishable from the real item would be good
for the hobby?
I think not.
Do those who collect baseball cards feel that a reproduction Ty Cobb tobacco
card (valued in the tens of thousands) is as good as an original or would
they feel an identical repo undistinguishable from the real item would be
good for the hobby?
I think not.
Do those that collect rare art feel that a reproduction (insert favorite
rare art item here) is as good as an original or would they feel an
identical repo undistinguishable from the real item would be good for the hobby?
I think not.
If you have ever collected as a hobby you would understand the harm that can
be done by repos that are identical to the real thing. I know that for
many, or maybe most, our Tigers are not viewed as objects of collection (a
collection of one counts) but for some the collectibility, rarity, history
or whatever you want to call it is important too.
I'm sorry if my concern about preserving my investment seems crass to any of
you. I'm sure if you think about it you all must feel the same to some
extent about one thing or the other.
Maybe I still havn't made my point but let me turn it around and ask this:
Why not make a repo distinguishable in some small insignificant way? Your
not planning on fooling anyone are you? If you don't hold originality or
faith to the original in high esteem why would it matter if the repo could
be identified as such?
Shown to be in the minority as usual...
Frank Marrone MK I Tiger B9471116
marrone@wco.com 1966 LTD
Series I Alpine (2.3L powered by Ford)
Yamaha Seca 900
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