Another T205 vs T206

[EvilKing00]

im still pretty new to the T205 set, but I just had some questions about some differences between both the T205 and T206 sets.

1 - It seems there are alot more T206's for sale as well as alot more T206 buyers(collectors) - BUT which is more rare? Comparing a common T205 to a T206, were there more made of one over the other? Are they the same amount? Just wondering which set cads there are more OR less of in circulation now / or even when they were made.

2 - Which common card OR comparabel card would sell for more? Looking at some websites t206.org & t205.org and looking at some sales on ebay it seems the T205 sell for a bit higher price for a common card. Does one sell for more than the other? (for commons / same players in the set, not talking the whole set or the wagner etc)

thanks in advance

[Wite3]

1. The t206 set was produced in far greater numbers than the t205 set and therefore more have survived to be bought/sold/traded today.

2. Depending on the commons, t205s generally sell for more although not too much more...probably mostly as a result of #1, although other factors contribute (like the personal aesthetics).

Joshua

[EvilKing00]

Originally Posted by Wite3

1. The t206 set was produced in far greater numbers than the t205 set and therefore more have survived to be bought/sold/traded today.

2. Depending on the commons, t205s generally sell for more although not too much more...probably mostly as a result of #1, although other factors contribute (like the personal aesthetics).

Joshua

Thanks josh, Thats what I was thinking from what I have seen but figured id ask.

[Big Six]

T205's are so much cooler than T206's...

[Bugsy]

Originally Posted by big six

t205's are so much cooler than t206's...

+1 :d

[E93]

Originally Posted by Big Six

T205's are so much cooler than T206's...

Are you trying to get yourself banned?
JimB

[mintacular]

T206s have the advantage of displaying various playing poses and pastel colors/backgrounds whereas T205s are almost all head shots. T206s also make things interesting for some due to the multiple of back brands ...T205s not so much. The Gold borders obviously make T205s pop. To me the T206s are a more complex set and therefore slightly more appealing to me. T206s have significant more popularity but T205s have a nice-sized collector base as well.

[bbcard1]

Having collected and enjoyed both I disagree that 205s sell for more than 206s. A t206 of a comparable HOFer will sell both more quickly and for a higher dollar in general. The 205s are limited in their variation of poses but the gold leaf is a beautiful effect. Neither are rare in the least except for a few variations. Love them both...

[HRBAKER]

One big difference is that T205s have considerably less threads about them than T206s.

[Wite3]

Hall of Famer to Hall of Famer, yes, T205s generally sell for a bit less in lower condition but a really nice t205 Hofer might outperform a t206 counterpart in similar condition due to rarity of card/grade...commons sell a couple of dollars more but not much more.

Joshua

[Shoele$$]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

One big difference is that T205s have considerably less threads about them than T206s.

^ true story....

[T206Collector]

Don't be sad fellas. The Great Depression isn't for another 20 years!

[EvilKing00]

just looking at a grouping of cards, Post #21 and Post #24 how can there even be an argument that the T205s are way more artistic??

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by T206Collector

Don't be sad fellas. The Great Depression isn't for another 20 years!

That was a great run T206 collector.. you've almost convinced me to stop liking my T205 Cobb. Alas, I love both sets (and still like Cobby), but find the back and forth, supported by visuals very amusing