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Ok, I'm lost here. What is Broder? Weren't we talking about ACEO cards

I would think a current player means that they were current when the cards were released, not just current today. 

Please do NOT delete the 1969 Broder A's set.  It was a crudely done set- yes, the cards themselves are bad, not my scans- but are part of the late 60s-early 70s run of Broder/Solon cards that have found footing within the hobby.

Broder are cards made in the late-80's to early-90's that are basically what ACEO cards are today. Many other unlicensed cards from that time and later were grouped into a category known as "Broders" b/c they were the most popular unlicensed cards at the time.

Alright, thanks for the explaination!

Which is not to say that all cards actually done by Ed Broder were from the 80s-early 90s.  He did some in the 1960s and 1970s as well.

My take, I'm not in favor of deleting any cards from a database, I like the idea of adding them. OF COURSE within policy. How were they listed in the 1st place, if we were following policy  all along?

Kudos Admin for hearing the membership. For all slow learners like me, I think the following terms should be defined and examples given. 

Broders / Broder Like Cards

ACEO sets & cards

Reprint Sets & Cards

So, all we need to do is plug these terms into Admins FAQ description.

Unlicensed Category Broder/Broder type cards –a licensed card is licensed by league, team, player’s assoc, production co. excludes unlicensed trading cards and sketch cards and, art cards

Unlicensed Cards… A card or set that is made without permission/approval of the rights holder for the subject. Usually much less desirable than licensed cards. Note: When adding these cards to the database, make sure to use the Unlicensed Category when searching to add the set.

ACEO Cards… "Art Cards Editions and Original" Basically a custom art card by an artist using practically any medium. Originals means the original art piece. Editions means the card has non-original prints available. Always ask if unsure if it is Original or an Edition.

Broder  / Broder-type Cards

Generic term originating from the producer of unauthorized cards released in late 1980s, and now used to describe any unauthorized card issue.

Licensed reprints examples: renatta galasso, tcma, jalfco, r&n china, ccc. Many of these are sold by Fritsch cards.

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