Yeah, I think you are right about T208/D359 based on how many times I remember seeing them up for sale (and the prices realized).
In other observations, it seems like Nap Lajoie is much more in demand than Eddie Collins. For two players of roughly equal ranking (and if anything, Collins is ranked a little higher), Lajoie seems to command higher prices when there are two cards from the same set and grade up for sale. Maybe there were other factors affecting the lots I was looking at and maybe it was just an anomaly for this auction.
Also, while there may be some SGC/PSA difference when it comes to rare type cards and stars, it is very noticeable when it comes to commons from widely collected sets. If you want a tough E card or a Ruth/Gehrig/Cobb/Robinson etc. you mostly just want that card for itself. But you usually want a Goudey/Leaf/Topps common because you are building a set...and the PSA set registry is a very powerful influence. (I guess I am just stating the obvious here.)
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