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Originally Posted by Hankphenom
OK, they aren't cards, but are included in most check lists, and I've always thought that silks (S-74 & S-81), flannels (B-18, Cravats, etc.) and stamps (Piedmont, Helmar, etc.), are tremendously undervalued given their age, attractiveness, and in most cases rarity as well. I guess it's got to be cardboard to be included in the mainstream, but if you're looking for bargains in the hobby this is a great place to look, IMO.
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Couldn't agree more. B18s and BF2s are generally pretty inexpensive, even the stars. And Cravats are extremely scarce. There are only a few known examples of each cataloged example, yet they often only go for a few hundred when they turn up.