Colgan's rarity

[Touch'EmAll]

Just trying to get opinion. Which do you think is more desirable and rare - the Colgan's Red Boarders or the Colgan's Tin Tops. In the same grade, would you rather have the Red Boarder or the Tin Top? Thanks.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by 100backstroke

Just trying to get opinion. Which do you think is more desirable and rare - the Colgan's Red Boarders or the Colgan's Tin Tops. In the same grade, would you rather have the Red Boarder or the Tin Top? Thanks.

I like the red borders more but think I have seen more of them than the regular Tin Tops.....The Steinfeldt has a regular back, that is a blank tin top next to it that was in the cannister to protect the card from the gum (I believe).

[jbsports33]

Red borders are very hard to find, at least in the Northeast - never see one unless you are looking at auctions

Jimmy

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Leon

The Steinfeldt has a regular back, that is a blank tin top next to it that was in the cannister to protect the card from the gum (I believe).

Leon, I believe those blank discs were installed in the tins for protection, but more likely to protect the gum from the ink of the card. But I can understand that as collectors of these 100 year old precious things we of course like to think the other way.

Brian

[brianp-beme]

I would say overall the Red Borders are more desirable and popular because of their distinctive borders, but Tin Tops have their following too because there are many cards/images not seen in the regular E254 Colgan's set.

Brian

[midmo]

I also like the red borders a little more because they're different. I still don't have any Tin Tops. My experience with them is limited, but the Tin Tops have been tougher for me to find (especially when looking for specific players).

[GregMitch34]

Aren't prices for mid- to high-grade regular (non-red) Colgan's Chips for HOFers going up nicely? Or not? Seems like NMs for top HOFers are good investments.