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DavidThe only significant issue is how much to pay for the pack. A nice circa 1920 unopened Sweet Caporal pack is probably worth in the $40 range (+ or -). If a biddder really wanted it and was willing to pay $100, that's unresonable.
A nice unopened Sweet Caporal Pack with a 1909 stamp but without the correct factory could resonable sell for well more than $100-- in part, because of its vintage and because it might hold different kinds of cards inside.
A nice unopened Sweet Caporal Pack with a 1909 stamp and with a T206 factory designation would resonable sell for $1,500 to $2000+.
So it's not a case where a later pack is wortheless, it's just worth less.
This case also illustrates, why I laugh at companies that use the word 'Authenticators' in their name. It is okay to call oneself 'top expert' or 'judger of authenticity' or 'examiner who will give his best and educated opinion.' But authenticator is an absolute word, like omniscient and omnipotent. Ala, 'The Ancient Greek God, Thor the Authenticator. People, bring anything to Thor and he will identify it.' To me, I have doubts right away about companies that call themselves 'Authenticators.' It's obvioiusly a advertising ploy, but, to me, it reflects badly upon their judgment.
If you were are Authenticator, like Thor, you wouldn't need buy backs, diclaimers and you'd never have to say "In my best opinion...." What you would proclaim would be right for eterninty, and there would no need for that kind of paperwork and sillines.