Brian, your third paragraph troubles me...
If we were just being gifted and finding T206s, freely; if they had no value, then the percentages would be about right. But when I go looking for a T206 of Wheat, I'm more likely to buy an SC or P card because the price would cost less, since all I'm trying to do is check Wheat, Brooklyn off of my T206 list. Someone trying for all (or a bunch) of Sovereign, Polar Bear, or American Beauty backs would have a collection that may well be skewed the other direction.
If I'm looking for a T206 of Chief Bender, no trees... do I let go of $50k or more to buy that card with a Drum back, or I get one for $400 to $500 for a common back. I don't need long to think that through.
The rest of what you say seems about right! Interesting poll, thanks for getting it started!!
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