Why would someone do this to such a nice card?

[Zeppelin1985]

Cheap rookie card is better for IP signing. At least you can boost from $1 to like $10... But then, 8x10 photo is better for IP since you can hang on the wall to display

You make very valid points. Why use an Exquisite card? But like someone else said, it's HIS card. I don't know, whatever..