T213 prices vs rarities?

[Exhibitman]

The type 2s are beautiful cards:



They used to cost far less than comparable T206s, which is why I got the Cobb. As for current value and scarcity, well, last recorded sale of a T213-2 Cobb bat off in a PSA holder I found was March 2018, and last SGC one I found was in May 2020, so that's a pretty good indicator in my way of analyzing scarcity that these are tough cards.

[sb1]

The only Type 1 I have left....

[RCMcKenzie]

Coupons are more popular now, but are still valued much lower than sets like T206 AB or Cycle.

Because they used to be very cheap, I started building all 3 sets a long time ago. I'm at 67/68, 180/185, and 66/70. I've learned a lot and accumulated many cards from the members here.

[asphaltman]

Originally Posted by RCMcKenzie

Coupons are more popular now, but are still valued much lower than sets like T206 AB or Cycle.

Because they used to be very cheap, I started building all 3 sets a long time ago. I'm at 67/68, 180/185, and 66/70. I've learned a lot and accumulated many cards from the members here.

That's amazing Rob you are that close on T213-1 and T213-3 sets...seems unthinkable. Any guess over how many years it has been since you started those?

[MuncieNolePAZ]

Originally Posted by RCMcKenzie

Coupons are more popular now, but are still valued much lower than sets like T206 AB or Cycle.

Because they used to be very cheap, I started building all 3 sets a long time ago. I'm at 67/68, 180/185, and 66/70. I've learned a lot and accumulated many cards from the members here.

Absolutely amazing. Curious which ones you are missing from each set?

Thanks
Chad

[RCMcKenzie]

Dave and Chad, my first Coupons were from Houston card shows in the early 80's. You used to see all 3 types at motel shows around here. Now, you see almost none. Tri-Star is here this weekend, but it's too cold outside to go anywhere. I went a couple of years ago and only saw one Coupon in a case, a PSA 2 Marqurad for $500.

Here's my want-list. Thanks for asking.

Type 1 Bob Rhoades (not the most difficult card in the set, but in the top 10-15) see example from gfg (not mine)
Type 2 Baker NY (not crazy tough)
Murray CHI Nat (hard to find
Sweeney Richmond (have not seen one)
Wiltse Brooklyn port (tough)
Demmitt NY on shirt (see example, not mine)

Type 3 Cobb Red (expensive)
Griffith (tough)
Kelley (avg)
Merkle (avg)

[t213]

I completed a T213-2 set about ten years ago. There are probably fifty really tough cards, with half of those being very, very difficult. I'm sure the people chasing this set all need a subset of the same 40-50 cards - team changes from 1915 and 1916.

Ryan mentioned Tinker has both Chicago Fed and Nat versions - the Nat versions are very difficult, much more than the Chicago Fed versions.

Even the "easier" cards have been undervalued for many years. I obtained most of my commons for $10-15 each and many of the HOFers for less than $50.

Here's a pic of all six Benders - Athletics 1914, Baltimore 1915, Phillies 1916.

[RCMcKenzie]

Originally Posted by t213

I completed a T213-2 set about ten years ago. There are probably fifty really tough cards, with half of those being very, very difficult. I'm sure the people chasing this set all need a subset of the same 40-50 cards - team changes from 1915 and 1916.

Ryan mentioned Tinker has both Chicago Fed and Nat versions - the Nat versions are very difficult, much more than the Chicago Fed versions.

Even the "easier" cards have been undervalued for many years. I obtained most of my commons for $10-15 each and many of the HOFers for less than $50.

Here's a pic of all six Benders - Athletics 1914, Baltimore 1915, Phillies 1916.

I remember when you posted your want-list many years ago. PRO9 might have been the moderator, or maybe a Leon board prior to this one. Maybe not that long ago, but my memory is patchy. I remember you had about 5 or 6 to go and one of the cards that you needed was Donlin NY. It surprised me to learn how tough it was. It still sells less than the stats on front, which is a cooler card, but much easier to locate. Now, the pop reports give us a good idea of scarcity, the 1916 on cards like Chance LA and Bender and Tinker Nat are always tough.

Thanks, Chris for posting the Sweeney.

[atx840]

Not my card.

[Vintagecatcher]

I have always like the coupons.

Have 9 T213-2s and 2 T213-3s.

Here are a few...



Patrick

[Pat R]

Originally Posted by atx840

Not my card.

Interesting since he never played for Richmond.

[MuncieNolePAZ]

Originally Posted by RCMcKenzie

Dave and Chad, my first Coupons were from Houston card shows in the early 80's. You used to see all 3 types at motel shows around here. Now, you see almost none. Tri-Star is here this weekend, but it's too cold outside to go anywhere. I went a couple of years ago and only saw one Coupon in a case, a PSA 2 Marqurad for $500.

Here's my want-list. Thanks for asking.

Type 1 Bob Rhoades (not the most difficult card in the set, but in the top 10-15) see example from gfg (not mine)
Type 2 Baker NY (not crazy tough)
Murray CHI Nat (hard to find
Sweeney Richmond (have not seen one)
Wiltse Brooklyn port (tough)
Demmitt NY on shirt (see example, not mine)

Type 3 Cobb Red (expensive)
Griffith (tough)
Kelley (avg)
Merkle (avg)

Thanks for sharing Rob! If I run across any of those, I will let you know. Would be cool to see those sets completed. I wouldn't mind finding a Type 3 WaJo, but won't hold my breath. Lol

Thanks
Chad