Why are T207's getting a bad rap

[ullmandds]

I love T207's for many reasons that make them unpopular...BUT...the lack of star players...the drab brown backgrounds...the propensity to crack...the boring backs...all contribute to the lack of popularity of t207.

[Bosox Blair]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I love T207's for many reasons that make them unpopular...BUT...the lack of star players...

+1

I think the absence of many of the stars of the day (no Cobb, no Matty and of course no Honus, etc) lowers collector interest in this set.

Cheers,
Blair

[Econteachert205]

The lipstick walter Johnson is an amazing card, but if I already have the same common from 05 and 06, my money will go elsewhere.

[KCRfan1]

I like the 207's and will pick one up from time to time. There seems to be far less of the 207's around than the 206's and 205's. Which I don't mind as it may keep prices down a bit! As mentioned, the set is a bit drab compared to the highly colorful 206 and 205 issues and lack of star power makes for a lack of interest.

[the 'stache]

I didn't really like the T207 set at first for the reasons listed. But I have really warmed to them because they are so different than any other card. It's ok with me that the set is missing some of the stars. There's plenty of great players that are there. And while some might see the white on brown as depressing, I think they create a really interesting counterpoint when placed next to something like a T206.

I haven't bought any of these cards yet, but I am going to. A couple are on my list of cards to acquire in the next year. I really like the Bresnahan, and the Knabbe batting stance picture is really cool. Feet spread shoulder length apart, hands down and slightly back, bat angled back ready to smack the ball. I love it.

[Leon]

I have no ill will towards T207....more types for the collection..

[dabigyankeeman]

I think the T207 just dont have the colors of the T206 or T205, but they are still nice.

Enjoy your quest of the Yankee team, it took me a long time to put it together, that Hoff card can be tough. It was the last card i needed to have a complete run of T205/T206/T207 Yankees. But now that i got it, its great to have these.

[vintagecpa]

I suspect it is a combination of the lack of major stars and the price of many tougher cards. I think this set would be more popular if there was a Cobb or Wagner in the set. Often times, even one key card will get collector's interested.

[kamikidEFFL]

I have to say the background really drags me away from this set. The art work isn't as eye popping as some of the other tobacco sets out there.

[clydepepper]

In my opion:

I have never like the 207s because the pictures really don't look like the specific player...almost like the E91s which are worse..in that regard anyway.

[Zach Wheat]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I love T207's for many reasons that make them unpopular...BUT...the lack of star players...the drab brown backgrounds...the propensity to crack...the boring backs...all contribute to the lack of popularity of t207.

I have to agree with Peter. The cracking on the front is bothersome as well as lack of start players are the biggest reason. However, I like the set....just not as enthusiastic about collecting this as other sets.

Z Wheat

[ZenPop]

Wow... gotta disagree with some folks here. I LOVE the T207 set. Sort of a classy, low-key neighbor to the high-falutin T206. There's some real beauties in this set. I particularly love this one: