I don't think there is any general softening at all. I think what's happening is that T206 collectors are becoming ever more knowledgeable about the relative scarcity of different subjects, which is leading to more divergent pricing.
Taking one of countless possible examples, a few years ago the going price of a Dots Miller (Pittsburg) and Tenney in SGC 60 would have been roughly the same--somewhere in the neighborhood of $90. Today maybe you can grab Miller for $75 but you will have to pony up $150 or more for Tenney.
The same thing has happened with backs. Better knowledge equals larger pricing disparities.
Edited to add: Also agree with Bill about PSA v. SGC prices. There are more PSA T206 set builders than SGC T206 set builders, especially in grade 5 and higher. Hence higher prices.
Last edited by sreader3; 10-06-2014 at 04:03 PM.
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