reprinted-vs-original

name	reprinted-vs-original
description	Use when distinguishing legitimate reprints (Heritage, Topps Heritage, etc.) from originals. Reprints have a fraction of original value.

Reprinted vs Original

Reprints are legitimate (manufacturer-issued) recreations of older cards. They're NOT counterfeits but trade at 5-20% of originals.

Common reprints

• 1996 Topps Reprint 1952 set (Bowman Heritage)
• Topps Heritage annual reprint series
• Bowman Heritage reissues
• Pokemon Card 25th Anniversary reprints
• Magic the Gathering Foreign Black Border (FBB) reprints

Identification

Reprints carry:

1. 'Reprint', 'Reproduction', or 'Heritage' text on back
2. Modern manufacturer logo/date
3. Modern cardstock (whiter, thinner than original)
4. Modern printing quality (cleaner registration, no era defects)
5. Different dimensions in some cases

Pricing

Reprints typically trade at 5-20% of originals at the same grade. A 1996 Topps Reprint 1952 Mantle in PSA 10 sells $30-80; the original 1952 Topps Mantle PSA 10 sold $12.6M.

Where this fits in the X3 empire

Concierge tool flags reprints automatically when set/manufacturer doesn't match original era.