Theory regarding T206 AMERICAN BEAUTY 350 (no frame) series

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

Sounds good to me!

I still feel like 350 no frames are tougher than 460s...

Sorry to differ with you......but, quantitatively speaking there are twice the number of AB 460 subjects than the AB 350 NF subjects. And, this factor in itself tends
to give one the impression that AB 460's are more available. Resulting in some collectors considering AB 350 NF being tougher than the 460's.

NOT TRUE ! ....guys .

Trust me.....it has taken me 9 years to try to complete a fairly nice condition AB 460 sub-set. And, I am still 4 cards shy of attaining the 74 cards in it.

While it took me only one year to acquire 36 of the 37 cards (missing Johnson) of the AB 350 NF sub-set.

Yes, there are some easier cards to find in the AB 460 set. Namely, the 12 cards that I refer to as the "Exclusive 12". But, there are at least 24 or more cards that
are extremely tough to find in this set. Certainly much more tougher than any of the AB 350 NF guys.


TED Z
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[ullmandds]

no argument from me, Ted...I have not done a fraction of the research you have in this area...just my general perception from my limited experience.

Originally Posted by tedzan

Sorry to differ with you......but, quantitatively speaking there are twice the number of AB 460 subjects than the AB 350 NF subjects. And, this factor in itself tends
to give one the impression that AB 460's are more available. Resulting in some collectors considering AB 350 NF being tougher than the 460's....NOT SO. guys !

Trust me.....it has taken me 9 years to try to complete a fairly nice condition AB 460 sub-set. And, I am still 4 cards shy of attaining the 74 cards in it.

While it took me only one year to acquire 36 cards (missing Johnson) of the AB 350 NF set.

Yes, there are some easier cards to find in the AB 460 set.....namely the 12 cards that I refer to as the "Exclusive 12". But, there are at least two dozen cards that
are extremely tough to find in this set. Certainly much more tougher than any of the AB 350 NF guys.


TED Z
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[David R]

Ted,
Thanks for sharing your extensive experience and knowledge about this set. As always, much appreciated.

[tedzan]

Thanks guys....I really appreciate your expressions of support.


TED Z
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[peterb69]

Thanks Ted as always for you input in this forum.

[parkerj33]

That was my contention that they removed the frame because they were cutting off frame when making the AB's more narrow.