Weigh in: Why the current t206 back craze--and will it last?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by GregMitch34

There's been some discussion of this here but I haven't seen many compelling reasons offered on why the prices soared almost overnight--and if it signals a lasting trend or just a brief blip. I think too many are just fully dismissive without explaining why. I find more convincing those who have said, yes, prices are crazy--and will come dow--but something real is happening.

My own view is that even t206 collectors get bored and look for new challenges--AND there is something quite normal and valid about higher prices for rare or scarce items. The question has always been, "yes, rare, but does it matter if no one wants to buy?" But I sense that there's at least a chance that a new generation sees value in having, say, one of the three of a certain card/back ever graded etc. and that prices will fall but not by that much. Your thoughts?

Hey Greg
Not to sound repetitive, though I will, but it really has to do with the demand. I agree with you though. We all know T206s are probably the most collected pre-war series. So there is the demand. Most of the set can be obtained if you have the cash in your pocket. NOT all front/back combo's can be had even IF you have the money in your pocket. That is why I like type collecting. IF Bill Gates wanted a T231 Fans card, and John or I didn't want to sell ours, he couldn't have one. That is not the case with almost any player (front only) in T206. The Doyle is a corrected error, and super rare, but we have still seen a few of those for sale in the last 10 yrs, not so much a T231. Also, I am sure there are a few T206 front/back combos that are uniquely, or almost uniquely, known. If I collected T206 specifically I am sure I would be a front/back combo collector. It would be much more fun for me.