T216 Kotton Cigarettes

[Leon]

Originally Posted by edjs

I have been wondering about the three Kotton backs. Is it already known which of the three are the hardest backs to find, or are they already so hard to find, each of the three are equally difficult? Also, which of the three come in the "thin paper" variety? Last question, can the year be determined based on which of the three backs it is, like some of the t206s? Thanks for any input.

There is one thin variety, and it's by far the most difficult. It is the back that only says "Never Go Out" and doesn't have the additional wording "Extra Mild Not in a Trust" or the 1.2.3. statements. I am not sure about the other question.

[tiger8mush]

Originally Posted by Leon

There is one thin variety, and it's by far the most difficult. It is the back that only says "Never Go Out" and doesn't have the additional wording "Extra Mild Not in a Trust" or the 1.2.3. statements. I am not sure about the other question.

I believe these are examples of the 3 Leon speaks of ... Barry has the extra words, Murphy has the 1. 2. 3., and Shean has no extra words.
Rob

[edjs]

Thanks, Leon. So that Ty Cobb of yours is also the thin variety, the "by far the most difficult?" I love that Cobb pose, regardless of the set. So, does anyone know if you can date the card based on the three backs? Which came first, second, third? I really like these cards, I think it is the thrill of the chase.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by edjs

Thanks, Leon. So that Ty Cobb of yours is also the thin variety, the "by far the most difficult?" I love that Cobb pose, regardless of the set. So, does anyone know if you can date the card based on the three backs? Which came first, second, third? I really like these cards, I think it is the thrill of the chase.

Yes, the Cobb is the thin variety. There has probably been research on when each type back was issued but if I ever saw it I don't remember now. I don't remember quite a bit though. And yes, the thrill of the chase is quite fun on really scarce issues.

[edjs]

Holy cow, am I the last guy in the group to realize that Mino is not a name, but an acronym? M.I.N.O., Made In New Orleans. That was a "what was I thinking" moment.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by edjs

Holy cow, am I the last guy in the group to realize that Mino is not a name, but an acronym? M.I.N.O., Made In New Orleans. That was a "what was I thinking" moment.

nope...I AM the last guy!!!!!!

[Jobu]

I missed that too. I think I am going to start calling my son MINO.

[edjs]

The Kotton I've had for a little while, but I just got the MINO and Virginia Extra. Thanks to Glenn for a great transaction on the MINO, I see you (Glenn) bought the VE in the BST auction! If I didn't win the one in Sterling, I would have been fighting you he one in BST. I have been wanting to be able to post just this, a Kotton, a MINO, and a Virginia Extra for a long time now. They may not be the prettiest ones at the dance, but I don't mind!

[darwinbulldog]

Originally Posted by edjs

The Kotton I've had for a little while, but I just got the MINO and Virginia Extra. Thanks to Glenn for a great transaction on the MINO, I see you (Glenn) bought the VE in the BST auction! If I didn't win the one in Sterling, I would have been fighting you he one in BST. I have been wanting to be able to post just this, a Kotton, a MINO, and a Virginia Extra for a long time now. They may not be the prettiest ones at the dance, but I don't mind!

Ed,

I will need to find a replacement MINO now, but I was able to afford the VE thanks to your purchasing the Bridwell. Are you going to go after the other Kotton ad backs now?

[edjs]

I sure would like to! Got any leads?

[darwinbulldog]

Not really. Probably you're already aware of this, but there's one with a Best Offer option on eBay right now, and there will be a couple of auction houses going live later this week, but I don't know if they have any T216s.