“the Wagner” of postcards

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by Bicem

ah gotcha, jeez so literal.

Well, the way I see it, if you ask for an answer and it doesn't exist, then you're going to get something else. When you say "The Wagner" of something, you're talking about the most iconic, of course, and I think everyone here would agree there is no one iconic PC a la the Wagner in cards. So what, then, are people voting for and putting forth candidates for? The rarest, coolest, favorite, etc, postcard? I honestly don't know, and that's what I was wondering about. But, as I said before, don't stop the fun!

[Hankphenom]

One last thing, and I hope this explains what I'm trying to say. When I looked at the list, and thought about voting, I was confused about what I would be voting for. I suspect most people are voting for their favorite among the group, and that's entirely different from choosing "a Wagner." That's all.

[Bicem]

Well my intent was to find out IF there was a particular postcard that a majority (or at least a lot) of the general collecting public (represented by net54 members) sees as the most iconic, similar to that of the t206 Wagner in the normal card world, even if not to that same extent.

I didn't want to assume that there was no postcard that stood out as being the most iconic without at least asking the question. That was the original point of the thread, and not really to find out people's personal favorites or coolest or most valuable, etc, although I enjoy hearing those results too.

[Hankphenom]

I'm really not trying to be contentious here, but this would seem to fall into the category of "If you have to ask..." Whatever people are responding to, though, keep the great postcards coming!

[T206Jim]

I don't know that there is one definitive postcard, although as a group the Rose Company postcards may be the most iconic.

Is there a definitive book or guide to baseball postcards?

[chipperhank44]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

I'm really not trying to be contentious here, but this would seem to fall into the category of "If you have to ask..."

If there were multiple past threads debating the most iconic postcard that all ended with no clear censensus, your point might be well taken. However, I'm not aware of the conversation ever taking place, so you can't really say "If you have to ask..." about something that hasn't really been asked.

Note: If there are in fact many other threads debating this that I am unaware of, please move on to the next post.

[Bicem]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

I'm really not trying to be contentious here, but this would seem to fall into the category of "If you have to ask..."

Ha, true, but then again makes for good discussion none the less. Can only take so many t206 threads.

[LincolnVT]

As folks know, some of these postcards are available in REA's current auction. So value shouldn't be a factor as the results will speak for themselves. I see rarity as key for me. That is what draws me to the 1915 RPPC with Ruth. Rare and early Ruth.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by Bicem

Ha, true, but then again makes for good discussion none the less. Can only take so many t206 threads.

And great postcards, which I love for their variety and uniqueness. Let's see some more out of these wonderful collections, fellas!