How important is centering to you? Green Cobb choice

[Leon]

I got to thinking that one of the things I really like with vintage cards is centering. I will usually pick better centering over slightly better corners or other characteristics. Which of these T206 Green Cobbs would you prefer? (I don't know either seller at all)

A http://www.ebay.com/itm/1909-T206-Ty...item3f1e80335a

B http://www.ebay.com/itm/1909-T206-Ty...item1c2afa359a





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[oldcardboard]

Centering is everything. I would go with "B".

[CharleyBrown]

Definitely B - that T/B centering would annoy me every time I look at the card.

[ullmandds]

I've never been a big condition/grade kinda guy...definitely B.

[Vegas-guy]

I would much rather have the overall condition of EX but if it's solely based on centering I would go with B

[christopher.herman]

Originally Posted by CharleyBrown

Definitely B - that T/B centering would annoy me every time I look at the card.

Agreed.

Here's mine. A beauty for a "3" imo.

[Phillies*phan]

Tell me this red Cobb isn't beautiful.

[Matt]

I like B better also, but not because of the centering; that centering doesn't bother me. I'd just have a really hard time paying that much more for a card that has very similar eye appeal.

[cubsfan-budman]

no question, B.

However, I think that something be badly centered top to bottom looks better than something off-center left to right. not sure why.

[sportscardpete]

I would take A. I agree with the above poster - top down centering issues are easier to digest than left/right. Plus I like sharper corners. But that is just me.

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by Leon

I got to thinking that one of the things I really like with vintage cards is centering. I will usually pick better centering over slightly better corners or other characteristics. Which of these T206 Green Cobbs would you prefer? (I don't know either seller at all).

Leon

It seems to me that we've had this discussion once before regarding the T206 Green Cobb.

Anyhow, I will reprise what I've said back then....it's my experience that a fair majority of the Green Cobb's with the PIEDMONT 150 backs will be off-center to the top border.

This card's front image with the PIEDMONT 350 back, or the SWEET CAPORAL 150 (or 350) backs, or the SOVEREIGN 150 back will usually be found centered.


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TED Z

[Leon]

Ted- I agree that this specific card type has a preponderance of being T/B off center. I think where you got sideways a bit is stating the percentage was super high, maybe 90+%....which is debatable. Interesting thoughts so far.....

[bbcard1]

I would pick B and take the wife for a few days at an all inclusive in Jamaica with the money I saved. Win/Win, baby.

[bunst]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

I would pick B and take the wife for a few days at an all inclusive in Jamaica with the money I saved. Win/Win, baby.

Isn't the question if the cards were the same cost?...ie: A for $5000 or B for $5000. I'm surprised more haven't said they would prefer A as it is definately in better condition as far as wear.

[ullmandds]

question doesn't state anything about cost...but since when does anyone pay attention to the question asked anyway?!

[kkkkandp]

Based solely on the two cards in the poll, I'd prefer the better-centered one.

That having been said, for better or for worse corners mean a lot to me for some reason. So, assuming the picture quality was the same if I had a choice between an off-centered card with nice corners and a well-centered card with poor corners, I'd be picking the one with better corners.

[novakjr]

In general, I'm not very condition sensitive. So I would almost always go with the cheaper one. NOW while that also applies in this case, I also happen the think that the 2nd one is MUCH more visually appealing, and would prefer that one regardless of price..... B. Definitely B..

[25801wv]

I picked B because of the rounded corners. I think it looks more attractive that way.

[atx840]

Originally Posted by jthorst75

Ted-- I am really digging that miscut Cobb on Ebay. I would like to add that one to my collection if things work out right. I am waiting for that half bottom half top green Cobb thats on the the forum to pop up on this thread soon. I never get old seeing it......

Please show it Jeff

[jcmtiger]

Some very nice green Cobbs, especially your's bruce, here is mine, has been posted before.

Joe

[alanu]

I chose "A" because I 'm more lenient on top to bottom centering. If it was L-R centering or skewed, I would probably have chosen "B"

[DeanH3]

I would take B. Centering trumps corners for me.

[3-2-count]

"A" for me. As others have stated top to bottom centering doesn't bother me as much as side to side does. Here is the green Cobbie I finally decided on for my collection. I'm very happy with it.........

[danmckee]

I am not heavy on centering, I am more about corners but the 2nd card just looks so much better. Many of my Topps and Bowman sets are EX+ to NM but with several off centered cards which doesn't bother me.

[tedzan]

DITTO.....to what you guys said. And, here is just a sample of some of my O/C cards across the spectrum. Who cares if they were cut off-center ?

I don't.....its the aesthetics of the image that really matters to me.













TED Z

[Leon]

So from this tiny experiment I am going to continue to think centering is very important (and maybe more important) than a bit sharper corners. Again, no right or wrong answer and if someone likes pointy corners and doesn't mind O/C then that is wonderful too. Happy collecting!!

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by Leon

So from this tiny experiment I am going to continue to think centering is very important (and maybe more important) than a bit sharper corners. Again, no right or wrong answer and if someone likes pointy corners and doesn't mind O/C then that is wonderful too. Happy collecting!!

So you let everyone else determine what you like? I'm confused

[teetwoohsix]

I picked B, but I'd really be happy with either one. OC doesn't bother me, paper loss and creases are more of an issue to me when buying a card.

Sincerely, Clayton

[Leon]

Originally Posted by freakhappy

So you let everyone else determine what you like? I'm confused

I was only getting opinions. I could care less what others like for my personal preferences. I collect what I like not what others like. As far as you being confused. You said it not me.

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by Leon

So from this tiny experiment I am going to continue to think centering is very important (and maybe more important) than a bit sharper corners. Again, no right or wrong answer and if someone likes pointy corners and doesn't mind O/C then that is wonderful too. Happy collecting!!

Lol! You're a sharp one, Leon! I was just messing around but I thought I would call you out since by your post it seemed like this thread affected your thinking and collecting habits....but I've been around here long enough to know that's not true.

Carry on...

[Leon]

Originally Posted by freakhappy

Lol! You're a sharp one, Leon! I was just messing around but I thought I would call you out since by your post it seemed like this thread affected your thinking and collecting habits....but I've been around here long enough to know that's not true.

Carry on...

Mike- I am crazy all by myself. ....I have no earthly idea why I love the print freaks and also love well centered cards. I guess it's because ...well, actually, I don't know.