T206 doc crandall with a uzit back

[Batjac1]

I am going with that plan, whatever it brings.

[deadballfreaK]

I'd have that taking a bath in 2 seconds.

[Texxxx]

Originally Posted by deadballfreaK

I'd have that taking a bath in 2 seconds.

I agree! But I understand him not doing it also. Never done it before and not really wanting to start with a card like that. My first one was a $20 card at best. I don't think I would have started with a expensive card as my first but I would throw a Wagner in now if I thought it would improve it.

[deadballfreaK]

Originally Posted by Texxxx

I agree! But I understand him not doing it also. Never done it before and not really wanting to start with a card like that. My first one was a $20 card at best. I don't think I would have started with a expensive card as my first but I would throw a Wagner in now if I thought it would improve it.

I've done it maybe 300 times. Most times it works. Sometimes it doesn't. Depends totally on the type of glue. Main thing is it doesn't hurt anything. It won't fall apart or anything. A little blotting and pressing and it will be a little cleaner even if the paper doesn't come off.

The appeal is the back. Doc Crandall is not the value. Get the paper off and have a nice, clean, rare UZIT back!

[Batjac1]

Thanks guys. I do get it.

I just don't have your confidence or experience.

I don't want to be the subject of a Net54 thread titled

"Inexperienced Guy Screws Up Only Known Crandall Uzit"

At some point in our lives we've all made something worse by trying to make it better...

Doug

[t206blogcom]

Dunk the card in hope of improving the back, especially since the back is the star.

[teetwoohsix]

Awesome card !!! I've never soaked a card either, so I'd feel the same hesitation about doing it if I owned it. But I know others do it and the final result can make a big difference when it's done right.

Hi Ken- I'm not sure how to quote a portion of a comment, so I copy and paste it- but this part here:

" The appeal is the back. Doc Crandall is not the value."

I hold a different opinion, only because I look for tough combinations and find it to be a fun way to collect. In this case, because it's now the only confirmed Crandall/Uzit, Crandall being on the front is just as important as the Uzit back. This card is desireable to me because of the combination, not just because it has a Uzit back.

That's just my take, there is no right or wrong way to collect. To each their own, but I agree with Jim that this card is very special.

Sincerely, Clayton