Which One Is The Keeper? (Signed T206 Wheat)

[T206Collector]

I recently became the lucky owner of Jeff Morey's old signed T206 Wheat, which Morey had consigned to Mastro about a decade ago. It is extremely clean. But, it lacks the color, character, and double signature that my first signed T206 Wheat has.

I am not planning on parting with either one any time soon, but in the event I wind up selling/trading one off in a future transaction, which one would you recommend that I hold on to and why? I used to think the answer was easy, based on card condition. But, I am no longer so sure...

Also, if you have any doubles about which you are conflicted, please post them here.



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[smtjoy]

I like the second if I collect autos, just a much stronger sig.

[mrvster]

Paul,

I would def take #2 the diamond cut:

it has 2 sigs stronger front / back/ unique card with the odd miscut...i feel the meduim is secondary to the subject!!

[E93]

I think the initial plan of keeping both is the best idea. They both have their own admirable qualities and they are quite different.
JimB

[Bicem]

I'd keep the first one, despite the stronger sigs on the second card. The back sig on the 2nd card is overshadowed by the damage.

[jcmtiger]

I would keep the 1st

Joe

[chaddurbin]

2nd. if ur an auto collector then the 1st sig sucks.

[GrayGhost]

For me, the second one, due to two sigs and stronger. But, if card condition is critical, choose number one, In fact, they r both GREAT. ha

[tothrk]

Keep the second sig. You should probably give the first one to a fine, upstanding citizen who would appreciate it.

[3-2-count]

Boy this is a tough choice, but knowing your interest is mainly sig's you have to go with #2. Much bolder and signed twice.....

[Howe’s Hunter]

Number two is a nicer example of the signature, and while that card has issues, the color is nicer and the front sig is much better. #2.

[Cardboard Junkie]

A sig/autograph is the "kiss of death" for me. Might as well have a card with a hole in it or paper loss. If you like autos collect them searate on a ball or indexcard or what ever, to place ink on a card detroys it . But to me an autographed card is ruined. Just MHO. dave

[atx840]

I do love me some beaters. I would go with the second as it has character, strong double signature & more detailed colour.

Both very nice cards!

[milkit1]

n oquestion the first card. the signature is legible enough and the card is really nice.

[tiger8mush]

the first one is obviously in much nicer shape, but the registration looks a little funky. that alone makes me lean towards the 2nd one. keep 'em both, but if its in an auto collection, #2 would be the long-term keeper.

nice cards Paul!

[CFSodano]

# 2

[Rickyy]

I guess it depends on what's more important to you...in this case the autograph on the card vs the card with the autograph...then I'd keep the 2nd one with a much nicer signature.

Ricky Y

[David W]

Article by Morey on autograph collecting from (I think) The Trader Speaks
in the late 60's.

[fkm_bky]

Which one do you keep? The answer is yes. Both are great, but if I had to pick one, I like the first one better from the clarity of the sig and overall eye appeal.

Bill