Red Border Colgans or Tin Tops ?
 

Posted By: <b>Zach</b><p>Hey, i've been into Colgans latley and have a question. Which are more rare red bordered colgans or tin tops ? Obviously the red borders look much better but which one is more rare ? Oldcardboard lists them as being worth the same price( both worth twice the amount of a normal Colgans). So what are everybodies takes on them here which do you think are the more rare of the two....E270-1s or E270-2s ?

Red Border Colgans or Tin Tops ?
 

Posted By: <b>Andy Cook</b><p>I think red borders are slightly easier than tin tops. Over the years I've had probably 8-10 red borders and only 2-3 tin tops. They are both very, very tough though.<br /><br />Andy

Red Border Colgans or Tin Tops ?
 

Posted By: <b>John S</b><p>I concur with Andy regarding the relative scarcity of the tin tops and red borders. I have confirmed this with Larry Fritsch, one of the experts on Colgan's. To add to your question, I have always wondered how scarce the so-called proofs are compared to the red-borders and the tin tops.

Red Border Colgans or Tin Tops ?
 

Posted By: <b>Julie Vognar</b><p>I had about 12 Tin Tops and 6 Red Borders. Of course, I'd only get red borders in which the border completely encircled the picture.<br /><br />So yes, if you take any red border that comes along, they may be a bit eassier than the Tin Tops. High grade red borders sell for more than high grade tin tops, though (not of course talking about a Jackson or a Johnson--yes, there is a tin top Johnson!). Oh yeah--my 2006 guide hasn't come yet--but there better not be an E254 Jackson listed, or an E254 Cobb, name on uniform...<br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/jphotos/ColC.JPG"> <br /><br />This is the only E254 Cobb...I have only one Colgans left, so don't everyone ask if I want to sell that one..it's a Wagner.<img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/jphotos/Pkewtb.jpg"><br /><br />Scan of back of some of my tin tops (that were). In case anyone didn't know why they were called tintops, read text.