Rarity of T205 Drum Backs

[Paul S]

Then why would the Drums be more expensive? T206 perception carryover?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Paul S

Then why would the Drums be more expensive? T206 perception excess?

Yes.

[tbob]

Leon- is absolutely correct. T205 Drums are rarer than T206 Drums but T205 Hindus are even tougher. Not everyone agreed with this 20 years ago but most T205 afficiandos now agree Hindus are scarce as hen's teeth, even though Drums seem to sell for more.....
tbob

[ChiSoxFan]

Here is another great thread about backs ... http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=157949

[sb1]

part of the pricing equation is the fact that although there are more T205 Drum's now known/and or available a large number of them are either from the group that had the tops trimmed off or the group that were AUT's due to altering or such. Problem free Drum's are still very difficult to come by. Yet, the Hindu back is still scarcer, but perhaps not as colorful, another reason for lower popularity.

[Wite3]

Drums also were rarer for a long time but several finds in the last two decades have made them more plentiful. Combine that with the t206 perception described above and you have higher prices.

[sb1]

Used the el cheapo scanner for these, it does not like SGC slabs. but gives you an idea.

For a shameless plug we also have a T205 Drum back in our auction ending tomorrow night.