New article on t206ressources.com

[egbeachley]

Not an error nor a variation. Just a plate wearing down or chipping as it got used. Just about every T206 has changes over time if you include scratches and the like. Too many people looking for ways to overspend

[z28jd]

You can call it what you want, I said error because that covers a large variety of things from misspellings to production error, but it's a Hall of Famer with a significant amount of damage to the name plate. You can't find too many cards that left the factory with nearly two full letters missing and the bottom of the A is missing as well.

People have spent thousands on cards with one letter missing or even the Sharpe-Shappe card with a part of a letter missing, so I don't really think spending $175 on a HOF'er with a much more significant issue is overspending.

[Iwantmorecards77]

I owned 2 of these at one point. Sold an un-graded one in fair condition. I still have the other one in a PSA 4. Most that I have seen are Sweet Caporal 350, Factory 30 - other than the American Beauty posted above (which is a sweet card!)

[iwantitiwinit]

Originally Posted by z28jd

You can call it what you want, I said error because that covers a large variety of things from misspellings to production error, but it's a Hall of Famer with a significant amount of damage to the name plate. You can't find too many cards that left the factory with nearly two full letters missing and the bottom of the A is missing as well.

People have spent thousands on cards with one letter missing or even the Sharpe-Shappe card with a part of a letter missing, so I don't really think spending $175 on a HOF'er with a much more significant issue is overspending.

Ewing has a similar name modification, not a big deal, here's one for sale http://www.ebay.com/itm/1909-T206-11...AAAOSwgyxWUuUd. This Griffith card is clearly altered though. Wouldn't even be surprised if the letters were erased on this one given how it appears to be bleached or lightened. To me it just doesnt seem to be worth what was paid but thats just my opinion.

[steve B]

Originally Posted by iwantitiwinit

Ewing has a similar name modification, not a big deal, here's one for sale http://www.ebay.com/itm/1909-T206-11...AAAOSwgyxWUuUd. This Griffith card is clearly altered though. Wouldn't even be surprised if the letters were erased on this one given how it appears to be bleached or lightened. To me it just doesnt seem to be worth what was paid but thats just my opinion.

I don't think it's bleached or lightened in any way other than the picture.

All the sellers other scans except maybe one or two look too bright and maybe have the contrast boosted a bit. The downside is that the colors are much brighter than they probably actually are. On the good side, stains and such pop as much as the colors.

Both upper and lower edges do look a bit odd though.


Steve B