Printing plate question

[elemin8]

Sorry if this is a dumb question...but most of the prospect autos have the same image as the base so why are their 2 sets of printing plates. Could they not use the original 4 printing plates and do something to the finish for where the auto are placed instead of using 2 separate plate pairs. Just wondering.

 

[vwnut13]

Sorry if this is a dumb question...but most of the prospect autos have the same image as the base so why are their 2 sets of printing plates. Could they not use the original 4 printing plates and do something to the finish for where the auto are placed instead of using 2 separate plate pairs. Just wondering.

Chrome and Non-Chrome each have a set of plates.

 

[jswaykos]

Hmm, never really thought about that! Just a way to cram more 1-of-1s into a product, I guess. They're still cool things to pull in a pack, though.

 

[1995BBRefractorGuy]

in addition to that topps actually uses multiple plates over the complete run of a issue

 

[gracecollector]

in addition to that topps actually uses multiple plates over the complete run of a issue

But I don't think they ever insert more than 1 of a color into a product.

Here's a Chrome and Regular Bowman. Different printing processes so one is reversed.

 

[RZimm11]

in addition to that topps actually uses multiple plates over the complete run of a issue

But I don't think they ever insert more than 1 of a color into a product.

Here's a Chrome and Regular Bowman. Different printing processes so one is reversed.

Also the logos are different, one has "Bowman" logo and other has "Bowman Chrome" on the cards.

 

[1995BBRefractorGuy]

in addition to that topps actually uses multiple plates over the complete run of a issue

But I don't think they ever insert more than 1 of a color into a product.

agreed, was just commenting on the OP statement of the original 4 printing plates , they typically just take the last set which are also in the best condition (less used)