T-206 Factory #649 Overprint / My Find

[K-Nole]

Ok, so please do not laugh, because I am still learning the in's and out's of pre war stuff.
So I was watching You Tube videos of T Cards and saw on one video featuring backs that had info on "overprints".
This is something I had never known about.
So I went down to the card room, looked at my T-Cards and I am so happy to announce that I DO have a factory #649 Overprint!!!!!
I am so happy!!!!

So how rare are they, and how much % more valuable are they then non overprints?

Thanks guys!

[K-Nole]

[t206hound]

They are not rare nor are they more valuable.

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by t206hound

They are not rare nor are they more valuable.

Gee Erick, Why don't you just go ahead and crush the man's dreams! They are worth at least a dollar more than the commonest of backs.

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by t206hound

They are not rare nor are they more valuable.

Originally Posted by Bocabirdman

Gee Erick, Why don't you just go ahead and crush the man's dreams! They are worth at least a dollar more than the commonest of backs.

On a positive note, if you have had the card for more than twenty years, it has done quite well in terms of appreciated value.

In 1995 George Davis was cited by Bill James as the "best player not in the Hall of Fame." George Davis was ultimately voted into the Hall by the Veteran's committee in 1998.

And don't forget that in 1995 the card could have been purchased for a couple of bucks.

K-Nole, I would say you are one lucky guy.

[T206.org]

Nicely said, Frank!

K-Nole, your example is also a great looking card with decent centering, and excellent registration + color.

[Tao_Moko]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

On a positive note, if you have had the card for more than twenty years, it has done quite well in terms of appreciated value.

In 1995 George Davis was cited by Bill James as the "best player not in the Hall of Fame." George Davis was ultimately voted into the Hall by the Veteran's committee in 1998.

And don't forget that in 1995 the card could have been purchased for a couple of bucks.

K-Nole, I would say you are one lucky guy.

Could not be purchased for a couple of bucks in '95 or '85. The latter is the year I began collecting T cards and it would have been $15-20 then. Still have the records to prove it. Unless it was a beater then under $10 for sure. I think T206 has poorly appreciated in value because they're easier to buy now. I used to love mailing in cash to Lew Lipset and get my card a few weeks later. Now, BIN on ebay and in three days it yours.

[GehrigFan]

Congratulations on the 649 OP! I actually love the 649 and 42 Overprints and am trying to collect HOFers with them. And quite frankly, they are far more rare than common Sweet Cap or Piedmont backs. They may not sell for any (or much) more (although I have paid more for them since I collect them), but you see countless dozens, perhaps fifty to a hundred, without the OP before you find the OP. So I think you got a great find and that's a really nice card. Are you trading? Or is this the start of your Overprint collection? ;-)

[t206hound]

Originally Posted by Bocabirdman

Gee Erick, Why don't you just go ahead and crush the man's dreams! They are worth at least a dollar more than the commonest of backs.

That's what I get trying to respond to threads and getting my kids to school at the same time. Regardless of the back, I agree it that it is very nice looking card.

As a reference for K-Nole, here's one of the back scarcity ranking lists:
http://t206resource.com/Back%20Rankings%20List.html

[mrvster]

I wish I had that overprint on a brown old mill.........another white whale

[mrvster]

k-nole! nice card.....email me with any T206 questions if you have any anytime my friend............I love the background color in that card! also, 649 were linked to hindu production if I'm understanding it correctly??? not proven, but very cool! kinda like the drum/ab 350 no frame association potentially....very cool

[Sean]

Originally Posted by mrvster

I wish I had that overprint on a brown old mill.........another white whale

Hey Johnny, maybe Patrick Chan could make one for you.