"Back run" defined

Yoda · #1 11-16-2015, 06:07 PM

Having been out of the hobby for 10 years, one of the revelations upon my return about the current vintage hobby is the strong interest, perhaps for some obsession, with T206 backs. I believe it was a marketing masterstroke by the tpg cos. to break out separate tobacco company reverses and start a population report on each player/back. It started a whole new level of interest among T206 collectors for the tougher reverses and a windfall, I guess, for grading cos. I can't even image what my Griffith batting PSA 7 Drum back, long gone, might be worth today. Another sleepless night.

sreader3 · #2 11-16-2015, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoda

Having been out of the hobby for 10 years, one of the revelations upon my return about the current vintage hobby is the strong interest, perhaps for some obsession, with T206 backs. I believe it was a marketing masterstroke by the tpg cos. to break out separate tobacco company reverses and start a population report on each player/back. It started a whole new level of interest among T206 collectors for the tougher reverses and a windfall, I guess, for grading cos. I can't even image what my Griffith batting PSA 7 Drum back, long gone, might be worth today. Another sleepless night.

Actually, you have cause and effect backwards. The advanced T206 community started to appreciate back nuance, which led TPG kicking and screaming to its current posture. PSA didn't even include back brands on the flip until circa 2011.

ullmandds · #3 11-16-2015, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sreader3

Actually, you have cause and effect backwards. The advanced T206 community started to appreciate back nuance, which led TPG kicking and screaming to its current posture. PSA didn't even include back brands on the flip until circa 2011.

Correct...the TPG'ers in general have been quite ignorant to the nuances of back collecting...even to this day

sreader3 · #4 11-16-2015, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ullmandds

Correct...the TPG'ers in general have been quite ignorant to the nuances of back collecting...even to this day

Yep. It's a case of supply meeting existing demand, not supply creating its own demand (e.g. iPhone).

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