Great topic.

Re-issues, do they lower or raise the cost of the original....I think Raise as it's a first edition, sure it could be worn and broken, but as this forum shows plenty of things can be done to get games back up to scratch. Plus the re-issue will also call for a series of spares on the market lifting the circulation of available parts for those that need restoration.

How many are being made?
I don't disagree with it, there is a good market for bringing old is new to the generations that will never get to play it.

Conversions should always be sold as such. But the rule buyer beware comes to mind, check the serial number and look at the unit before purchase. Do the research and know what you are buying.

Simon.