Great post above Tim, I agree 100%. Also, great observation in the OP.
It's also interesting trying to figure out why these particular cards were printed with this different color back. Could it have been a card included in maybe a test run on a "new premium blend" of Lenox? Or, just got a different batch of Brown ink?
Either way, it seems certain that many collectors are very aware of the rarity of the Brown Lenox back, and I agree that the Lajoie SGC 50 was a great buy !!!
I also agree that there's now more competition for the mid-level backs (Tolstoi, EPDG,CB,Sov,etc- those are more in my range as well). I do focus mainly on the fronts but I want a well rounded collection with a variety of backs as well.
Thanks for the thread-
Sincerely, Clayton
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