Old Judge Question

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Posted By: Adam J. Moraine

I found an 1887 Old Judge card for sale, reasonably priced. One that I can actually afford. Before I make the purchase I have a question about the card. The card is pink in color. Are Old Judges' known to be pink in color?

Best Regards,

Adam J. Moraine

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Posted By: jay behrens

Pink and purple are not uncommon at all. Although purple is think is actually pretty uncommon. Most OJ collectors seem to devalue cards that are other than sepia tone.

Jay

My place is full of valuable, worthless junk.

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Posted By: davidcycleback

Yes. It is a legitimate variation. The pink cards often are valued less because they often have lesser image contract (too light).

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Posted By: Adam J. Moraine

The guy has a pink version card, and he has a second Old Judge, a sepia toned card that is SGC graded 30. What would be the better purchase?

Best regards,

Adam J. Moraine

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Posted By: davidcycleback

I would take into consideration which one has the nicer image, even if only which one you think is nicer. The Old Judges are literally little photographs, so the quality of the image is always a key.

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Posted By: Adam J. Moraine

Thanks, David.My mind is made up already!

Best Regards,

Adam J. Moraine