Name Boxes on T207 Cards

[Cozumeleno]

I can't seem to find any conversation/threads on this but I wanted to get the thoughts of T207 collectors on this.

The name boxes at the bottom of most cards are white. However, I have encountered a few that have more of an orange-colored/tan box. In hand, these cards appear to be just as legitimate. I've attached a picture to show the difference.

Have others been aware of this variance and is there anything attributed to it like brown ink running into the box, etc.? I have seen several of these cards out there so I know this isn't a one off or anything. Anyone have any of these or know about them? I know the thought may be that they are merely a little on the dirty side but that is not what it looks like in person.

Interestingly, I also have the T207 reprint set that Dean's produced and those cards have the colored box (though more pronounced) as opposed to the more standard white ones. That has always seemed odd given that the white ones are by far the more common.

[ronniehatesjazz]

Hey Anson, couldn't it just be toning with age? Or maybe something with the laminate coat on the cards?

[wondo]

Originally Posted by ronniehatesjazz

Hey Anson, couldn't it just be toning with age? Or maybe something with the laminate coat on the cards?

Tyler,

I hear what your thinking, but the shading looks way too uniform on the example for that - maybe?

[Cozumeleno]

Hi Tyler - I don't believe so, to be honest. I haven't noticed anything uniform going on with regards to toning on the rest of the picture vs. just that portion of it. Here's the full Austin card.

Hey John - I'll have to check once I get home but I don't believe so. I've known about these cards for some time and believe I looked at the backs before. But I can verify once I see them later.

[buymycards]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1912-T207-B...sl79IyGiFAAziQ

Take a look at the side by side photos in this listing. There does appear to be color differences, although it may be caused by the scanner. Some of the PSA card holders seem to be frosted and the black background doesn't come through and a few of the holders seem to be clear and the black background shows through, and these appear to be the ones with the darker colors in the box.

I wish I had a dozen raw cards to hold in my hand.

[Cozumeleno]

Thanks for posting that Rick. I'll try to post a few more pics of the ones I have tonight.

I should add that I've seen a lot of minor variance between the bright white and the tan colored ones that I would attribute to age, toning, etc. But some, like the Austin I posted are excessive and seem to be more than that.

[wondo]

Hmmmmmmm. I'm on the road, but when I get back I'll check through mine. Is there any correlation between the box shading and the reverses?