Strange Green Tint Tidbit...

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Darren checking the two Sisler cards from my 62 set, both seem to be the same size. (scans below)

[ALR-bishop]

My two are the same size as well

[JollyElm]

Here are a few more to add to the tally after a quick scan of ebay. I definitely think this persistent problem was a QC issue on the part of the printers of the infamous green tints…

1962Sisler171GTtrim2.jpg

Compare these guys to the first card I posted. They are drastically thinner side to side.

[JollyElm]

And then there's this card which is listed as 'trimmed' (actually "1962 Topps 171 Dave Sisler Green Tint Reds-Trim-EM") on ebay. I am sure this seller simply measured the card out and it came up short side to side, because it looks identical to all of the other cards I have posted in this thread…

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[mikemb]

I checked my Sisler green tint and it is noticeably shorter than the normal card. Checked a few other player's green tint cards and they all are normal size.

[ALR-bishop]

This is off topic, but Darren what do you think this seller is referring to in this and his other listings by "gray curl" variation. You think it means he is pointing out the shades of gray on the curl in the bottom right front can be lighter or darker ? I sent him a Q

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-Topps-B...sAAOSwepZXS1ID

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

This is off topic, but Darren what do you think this seller is referring to in this and his other listings by "gray curl" variation. You think it means he is pointing out the shades of gray on the curl in the bottom right front can be lighter or darker ? I sent him a Q

I've seen 'gray curl' variations come up from time to time, usually involving card #304, Dick Farrell. I am not a fan, as it just seems to involve a slight variation in the amount of black ink on the decorative paper curl. Maybe this is what that seller is talking about?

Check these cards out:

Dick-Farrell.jpg Dick-Farrell-2.jpg

If you look at the area of the curl where the black emerges from the white, the card at left has a grayish squared area there, while the card at right sorta doesn't. It's there, but more drowned out by the black. Some people consider these two separate variations.

[RayBShotz]

Fascinating thread.