t205 vs t206...Which Do You Like Best?

[jingram058]

As I re-discovered many of my old cards the past couple of years, a question has been running through my head when it comes to what are, quite arguably, the most popular and important cards of the tobacco era. And that question is, which do you like best, t205 or t206, and why?

I lean toward t205 for 2 reasons, 1) the t205 artwork, and 2) a brief bio and a few stats like later cards, not just ads.

But I like them both!

[G1911]

T206 Action Poses > T205 > T206 Portraits, on fronts only.

T205 takes it due to the backs, they are a lot more fun than the T206's that are just the ads. You can still the back variation hunting with T205, but you get a little bit of information too.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

I feel that the T205's are, especially when decently preserved, just stunning. There are a few T206's that can really blow me away, but not the entire set.

[slightlyrounded]

T205 without hesitation.

[riggs336]

If I were into collecting back variations I'd probably prefer T206. But I'm not so I like T205's more.

[3-2-count]

Being a portrait collector, its not even close in my opinion.

T206 by a landslide!

[GasHouseGang]

I have always preferred the T205's over the T206's, especially when I was buying them. I especially like having the biography on the back of the card.

[orioles70]

Gotta go with T205

Completeable - yes
Challenging - yes
Variations - yes
Rarities - yes
Tough backs - yes
Different designs - yes
Facsimile signatures - yes
Bio and stats on back - yes
Condition sensitive - yes


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[trambo]

Since Ryan posted some of the t206 big cards, I'll play (to a lesser extent, of course) with t205s....haha! I did post a t205 Chance in an 8 above as well.

Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder, of course, and both sets are fantastic! My lean are the gold border beauties!!

[EvilKing00]

t205, is a work of art

[Bridwell]

I've preferred T206 for many years. I like how mid-grade T206's look. A little corner and edge wear is barely noticeable. T205's look sloppy with all the border chipping. However, hi-grade T205's are awesome!

[jingram058]

Originally Posted by Bridwell

I've preferred T206 for many years. I like how mid-grade T206's look. A little corner and edge wear is barely noticeable. T205's look sloppy with all the border chipping. However, hi-grade T205's are awesome!

Beautiful cards. I really like all things Addie Joss, and the t206 pitching is one card I hope to get someday. It's awful what happened to him. What an outpouring of love for him and his family with what was the very first All-Star Game.