Does this T206 Matty look ok or is it too thin?

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Posted By: <b>Brian Koyama</b><p>I've been looking for a decent T206 Dark Cap Christy Mathewson (or even from the T213 series) and I ran across this auction. The price is decent, but next to the portrait Matty this dealer is offering, the Dark Cap Matty looks mighty thin. What are your opinions on it?<br />Any help would be greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Brian<br /><br />Link: <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=31718&item=5200782460&rd=1" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=31718&item=5200782460&rd=1</a>

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Posted By: <b>Brian Goldner</b><p>American Beauty Back explains your observation.

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Posted By: <b>Ben</b><p>Note where the seller mentions the 'American Beauty' back. AB cigarette packs were thinner than the others and, hence, so were the cards. So, yes - the Matty is definitely thin, but not trimmed for the aformentioned reason.

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Posted By: <b>Julie</b><p><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/jphotos/110103_diving_prv.gif">

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Posted By: <b>Morrie</b><p>The dark cap looks fine. The portrait, however, looks short t/b.<br /><br />Or maybe that's just me?

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Posted By: <b>Paul</b><p>I did not know the AB packs & cards were thinner. That's why I love this board. So much knowledge here. Thanks!

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Posted By: <b>rob</b><p>For further education...the T213 series (at least the 3rd series) has the names written in blue and are thicker, plus the paper is slightly different. I know the AB was the solution, but I thought I would add my 2 educational cents about the T213's.

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Posted By: <b>Hal Lewis</b><p>I agree.<br /><br />Dark Cap = good card<br /><br />Portrait = short card<br /><br />Just LOOK at the cards next to each other and it is obvious.

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Posted By: <b>JimB</b><p>I also agree, it looks fine. All American Beauties are thin. I think it is because their cigarette packs were smaller.<br />JimB