Could I get some opinions on this T206 Ty Cobb bat on shoulder please?

[BradH]

Bill - I would have no problem buying this card, as it would match many of the T206s I already have. It's decently centered (something I care about) and has great eye appeal on the front.

Then again, I'm not a "back" guy when it comes to T206s. For the sets I'm doing, I only care about the backs when they actually have information on them, like T205s and the Topps issues.

Just my view point - hope you get it.

[Sean]

I like the card very much. The paper loss on the back would only bother me if I bought the card for the back ( Drum, Uzit, etc.).
I think the front looks very good, and that is what would matter to me.

Ironically, only this morning you thought there were 3 Cobbs in T206. Now here you are thinking about buying that 4th card.

[MattyC]

Originally Posted by BradH

...It's decently centered (something I care about) and has great eye appeal on the front.

Then again, I'm not a "back" guy when it comes to T206s. For the sets I'm doing, I only care about the backs when they actually have information on them, like T205s and the Topps issues.

I completely agree with this; each of us has his own taste of course, but when budget matters, I find myself most drawn to cards with appealing front images.

If we are talking artwork or bios or stats on the back, I'd like the back as nice as possible, but I would rather a "1" with a gorgeous front and back issues than one that has poor eye appeal due to poor centering, creases, etc. Heck I've seen 1s I would take over many 2s and 3s. Many a time, when it comes to blank backs or ad backs, I find myself staring at a card in hand, admiring it for minutes, before I glance at the back.

[EvilKing00]

I don't buy T206's BUT depending on price It looks real good. I don't mind much if the back has "some" paper loss or stains as long as the front is Real Nice, and they price is right.

My kind of card there