Gambling For T205s
 

Posted By: <b>Brian Hodes&nbsp; </b><p>I just BINed an ASA graded Ex-Mt T205 Fred Clarke (the reason is that it was Cycle back). <BR><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1806339727&r=0&t=0&sho wTutorial=0&ed=1014012753&indexURL=0&rd=1" target=_new>http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1806339727&r=0&t=0&sho wTutorial=0&ed=1014012753&indexURL=0&rd=1</a><BR>The seller is "AHCollectibles" in Florida which I would surmise is Alan Hager's Ebay handle. Just wondered what the wisdom of this board is about this purchase.

Gambling For T205s
 

Posted By: <b>MW</b><p>Heads or tails?

Gambling For T205s
 

Posted By: <b>TBob</b><p>You take your chances with ASA graded cards. Could be a heck of a deal, could be a typically trimmed card. I held off on BINing a couple of his based on his past track record. I bought some cards from him in the 80's which were UNgraded and appeared very nice but I know of others who tell horror stories about AH. The ASA grade means absolutely nothing. The card you purchased, however, looks fine to me.

Gambling For T205s
 

Posted By: <b>MW</b><p>I don't agree. The card (T205) looks small top to bottom. I compared it to other T205s in my collection (including several Cycle backs) and there's a definite difference in size.

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Posted By: <b>warshawlaw</b><p>I have a Clarke Cycle back; this one looks short.