How rare are the 1921 E253 Oxford Confectionery
 

These are not something I buy everyday, so I was just wondering what collectors thoughts are on this set, I have a chance to buy a few

Thanks Jimmy

A great set.

scarce....
 

We could get into the whole "rare" definition but I guess I would put the E253s on the "scarce" plateau. "Rare" is a subjective word, and as we all know, has been used so often it's real meaning is somewhat diminished.

The set is fun to pursue and not incredibly rare, but harder to come by than a number of the 1920s sets. If you buy them and want to flp them, let me know. You might have a buyer given condition and price. These are simply for display.

My lone example . . .
 

My one and only....

Tough but not rare. Not as plentiful as many 20's Caramel issues but nowhere near the rarity of some of the tougher issues like Wm. Paterson's, Honey Boy's, or Curtis Ireland's. That being said it is a pretty small set so it is very doable w/ some patience.
-Rhett

SGC's pop report has an average of about 11 examples per card in the set; PSA about 9 per card. Not all that rare.

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Not a rare card. But, certainly a rare smile from the Peach. Great card!

And not sure that makes them all that scarce either.

Not very scarce and not very good looking

Mum's obstetrician said the same thing!

I know, your mum said "It's a treasure". The doctor said: "Let's bury it".

beauty?
 

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think they are kind of ugly too :).

I find them very attractive, to each their own.

Better than strip cards of the same era! Now those are ugly.

No surprise; I do as well. Though some of the poses are a bit odd (e.g. Old Pete).

Hey, I dont need your help!