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Orioles1954
02-26-2010, 09:19 PM
Simple question.....based on aesthetics, which one these 1933 Delong Grove cards do you think has better eye appeal?

http://i.ebayimg.com/11/!Bjg6BTwBGk~$(KGrHqUOKjMEsnr2+M8!BLT3FHm,hg~~_12.J PG costs $200

or

http://i8.ebayimg.com/08/i/001/23/8c/43c1_12.JPG costs $250

Thanks!

James

Leon
02-26-2010, 09:26 PM
This question's answer(s) might be clearly divided based on what your preference is on centering (stating the obvious). I like the 40....even for the same price...the $50 less is an added bonus to me. regards

Mikehealer
02-26-2010, 09:30 PM
I usually prefer cards with better centering so I choose the first one.

FrankWakefield
02-26-2010, 09:36 PM
The top one that has better centering, I concur.

canjond
02-26-2010, 09:37 PM
tough call... the colors of the second one really pop and make the image jump out at you

Robextend
02-26-2010, 09:49 PM
I probably fall into the minority but I like #2. The centering is off, but for me the corners and the vivid color would make up for it.

E93
02-26-2010, 10:34 PM
I like the SGC 40. It is probably too late now, but I wish SGC would change their standards on centering.
JimB

brickyardkennedy
02-26-2010, 10:42 PM
Agree about the vivid colors on the second one, so that's the one I'd choose.

fkw
02-26-2010, 10:45 PM
I like the $250, its much nicer at first glance.

Better Corners, better color, and being off center to the top, eye appeal is OK because its a horizontal card.

Id pay that extra 20%

Chris Counts
02-26-2010, 10:54 PM
I prefer bold colors and better corners over centering any day.

Vintagecatcher
02-26-2010, 10:57 PM
I would pick the second card without hesitation. Much better color and condition. I have never regreted paying more for a nicer example!

Patrick

Fred
02-26-2010, 11:33 PM
Card 2 for me.

FUBAR
02-27-2010, 12:11 AM
if i was buying, it would be number 2, the sgc 50

Orioles1954
02-27-2010, 07:40 AM
Thanks for the input everyone. It's a tough choice I will be making!

HRBAKER
02-27-2010, 08:28 AM
#2 for me as well

Zach Wheat
02-27-2010, 09:48 AM
#2 for me as well. Corners and bolder colors are more appealing to me.

Sixtofan
02-27-2010, 09:51 AM
I am a colors guy also

quinnsryche
02-27-2010, 10:15 AM
I hate o/c cards. I vote for the 40.

sox1903wschamp
02-27-2010, 10:17 AM
The 40 for me. I can't handle centering to the top. The 40 looks like how a baseball card should despite not as bright color compared to the 50.

GoldenAge50s
02-27-2010, 10:18 AM
I'll take the 40 & the $50 any day!

steve B
02-27-2010, 10:46 AM
Interesting question on many levels.

As they're presented, I'd probably go with the 50. The corners and color are much nicer. The corner wear on the 40 seems a bit much for the grade, as it goes into the design.

The other interesting things are that the cards are presented differently, one with the holder upright, the other with the card upright. I wonder if they were presented equally how many of us would make a different choice. I tried it, and it's a much closer decision.

Another point is whether the colors are correct. The first one seems a bit more yellow overall, which can be typical of camera images without enough light. Even if scanned the colors could be off of what's "real". So maybe if they were both in hand it would be an even closer decision.

Steve

kkkkandp
02-27-2010, 11:27 AM
I am admittedly more anal about corners than centering and the colors on #2 make it an easy choice as far as I am concerned.

effe
02-27-2010, 11:59 AM
I'd take number two as well. If the problem was left/right centering I'd probably answer differently.