Do Big Borders Factor into T206 Pricing or Value?

[Leon]

Do T206 collectors factor big borders into value? We all know the players, backs and front/back combos make up the value for the most part, but what about cards with big borders? Some might pay more for a big bordered card for a variety of reasons? But if I (you) were doing the Monster, as a set, would I (you) care or pay more for them? We can also leave centering out of the equation as long it's not too far off centered.

[CMIZ5290]

IMO, yes....Especially if they are well centered like this Joss....

[bnorth]

To pay more for the big bordered card it would also have to be crease free and the corners couldn't be rounded too bad.

I couldn't imagine paying any premium for a big bordered card with any problems at all.

[Pat R]

Nice Joss Leon. I think most of the larger border t206's do sell for a slight premium
and certain people will pay a bigger premium but on average I would say in the 10%-20%
range.

[3-2-count]

I most definitely pay up for ones I like which are unique and have large borders.

[Rhotchkiss]

In my opinion, Large borders are appealing and they factor into the overall look/how desirable the card is. I will pay up for cards I find more desirable/good looking, so indirectly, yes, it affects value for me; but directly, I will not specifically pay more for large borders or less for skinny borders and it does not have nearly the impact as centering, corners, creasing, etc.

BTW- Tony, great looking Wajo and Evers!

[Sean]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

BTW- Tony, great looking Wajo and Evers!

+1 I love that Evers.

[MVSNYC]

I certainly look for full borders when considering T206 purchases. Cards with thin/narrow borders are suspect to trimming. Obviously there’s an acceptable range of dimensions, but if you can get a full bordered example, always best.

Re: paying a premium, I’d say slight, not a ton.

[DeanH3]

Sign me up! I love big fat bordered T206's. Like others, I too will pay more for them, but not overboard.

[Peter_Spaeth]

To the contrary I think the small bordered ones sell higher, as that seems to describe so many of the high grade ones.

[pokerplyr80]

I'm not a big t206 collector, but I've owned a few. I would pay a premium for a card with bigger borders. Especially on a higher grade big name HOFer.

[that T206 Guy]

I would Pay More for a Bigger Border because:

- They Look Nicer in My Opinion.
- It gives me Confidence that they are Less Likely to be Trimmed.