well
they have always been kinda scarce. I've sold 5 or 6 since 1995 and all were still sealed. 215.00 for an opened one is a bit stiff but still within reason. I've sold the sealed ones from 400. to 700.. They have kept their value well and remain as good examples of supply/demand economics. I would put these packs in the 100 known or less category - a fairly high number when compared to some of the lesser known slide and shell brands - so don't give up hope Richard! Interestingly enough - I remember when an article (SCD?CRS) around 1995 highlighted an unopened pack of Polar Bear bought for around 20.00.. The valuation at the time was I believe a few hundred dollars or more (pulled out of the air by buyer at the time-there was very little interest then in the packs and such beyond curiosity - little history to base a price on - and good times were coming). The interesting part was that although the date on the stamp was 1910 - there was a red "cancellation" dated 1952! I just didn't understand! This got me started researching the seemingly strange connection and subsequently started me on my pack collection. Within the year I had scored TWO polar packs as well as some earlier packs and I was hooked. Sadly I've sold my Ramley, Gypsy Queen, TTT, and broadleaf packs along the way and haven't been able to replace them YET. Same with the Polar Bear. I'm basically a 19th century guy. I have quite a few Duke, Goodwin, and Ginter packs as well as gypsy queen and Old Judge "cases/cartons" to appease the need - but a run of the T206 packs seems quite the special chase.
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