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Old 04-09-2017, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by oldjudge View Post
I think many blank backs we see today, not just Ruths but all M101s, were not issued during the period but were from uncut unissued sheets that were cut up later. Why do I think this--compare the average grades for ad back cards and blank back cards. The blank back cards are significantly higher. Since everything else is equal, the lower wear on them probably translates to less time in circulation.
Jay - I also think that blank backed cards are found in better grades due to the fact that they were often issued in factory sets.

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