T-206 Back Rarity Pricing?

[Prof]

Hi everyone, I'm sort of dipping my toe back into cards lately. I've never been a big baseball guy, but I've always been weirdly drawn to old tobacco cards since I saw a T-206 Wagner on a show when I was a kid.

In October, I picked up a rough 1912 C-46 Chick Gandil for an absolute steal as my first official tobacco card due to a mis-listed auction... Only $21! But, an additional $31 for taxes+fees+international shipping+handling. (I'll share pics later.)

Anyway, back to the T-206... I have a couple of questions. I've been doing research, but want some input from a few seasoned collectors.

Question 1: Does anyone know how accurate the back multiplier prices are from this T206 museum page and article on PSA? The PSA article has a 2015 date at the top.

T206 Back Multiplier

PSA Back Rarity



Question 2: So, if I go by that PSA chart... any low grade Uzit PSA 1 common should be worth at least around $1250? A Drum $3,500? And a Lenox $750?

I have my eye on an ungraded Uzit right now that would probably be a PSA 1.5-2, but don't want to overpay.

Question 3: Why are the Drums seemingly more than double the value of Uzit, even though they appear to be similarly rare?

Question 4: I know that PSA brings the best resale value across the hobby, but SGC seems comparable for extreme vintage. Would I be really shortchanging myself by going with SGC? I do like the look of their slabs more, but don't want to screw myself out of 30% if I chose to flip down the line.


Thanks, all. I appreciate any help!