New Member - Thoughts on Green Portrait Cobb?

[chipperhank44]

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and fairly new to vintage collecting, but am a long time collector. I just recently traded away all my remaining modern cards for a 51 Bowman Mantle, so I figure my collection is now 100% vintage and a vintage forum is where I belong.

I've owned some cards from the 30's and 40's but have, like most, fallen in love with the t-206 set and want to get started. I have the opportunity to buy a Ty Cobb Green Portrait with a Piedmont back, factory 25. The card is raw and while from a reliable source, I still would like to do my due diligence and get some other opinions on its authenticity (I realize its just a picture, but your initial thoughts are valuable). I apologize for the poor quality photos, but this is all I have until I can view the card in person (don't worry, not purchasing until I examine in person).

I definitely appreciate all the experience on this board and hope I can add to the expertise as I learn more.

Thanks in advance for the help!!!

- Trey

[ullmandds]

hard to tell for sure from that scan/photo...but card looks authentic to me...but I'd suspect edges/corners have been trimmed. I'd only purchase with contingency that card could be returned if it does not receive a grade...otherwise pay accordingly.

[sdkammeyer]

Welcome to the site!

[chipperhank44]

Thanks Peter, possibly an agreement that lays out payment for the card if it grades and payment for the card if it simply comes back "A". That seems like a fair way to do it, thanks for the advice!
I did take a look at the post on this site about detecting trimmed T-206 cards, that will definitely come in handy when examining the card under magnification.

Thanks for the welcome Steve, glad to be here!

[Leon]

Welcome to the site. Hope you enjoy it. The card looks fine from the scan but as was said, sometimes a tiny alteration/trimming can't be seen. A lot of us will ask a seller for a guarantee of a numerical tpg grade (any grade but it has to be numerical) to quell our nerves. If a seller won't give that guarantee then you have to make the choice with the associated risk. I have bought before with no guarantee and been fine but of course I prefer one. Most hobby folks will give one. A lot of out-of-the-hobby folks might not.

[T206Collector]

Card looks authentic to me as well, but I don't like the bottom edge. I guess it could be a wavy scan/image, but it stood out to me from that scan.

[Bpm0014]

Authentic. Possibly trimmed at the bottom though.

[toppcat]

I would not buy a high $$ card like that raw. If it's not trimmed it would be slabbed I think.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Card has either been trimmed on the top and bottom or has bends

[chipperhank44]

Thanks for all the help. I am going to continue my search for something graded or a seller willing to offer me payment based on grading outcome. I've been a member for a day and you guys have already saved me money!