T206 Bill Hinchman (Paper Stock)

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Cozumeleno

Mine actually feels like it is on slightly thinner stock as well. Definitely not a reprint and doesn't have the bright colors. But comparing it to others, it definitely doesn't feel as 'firm.'

But what I will say is I've run across a few on occasion that felt this way, too - was not only unique to Hinchman.

Maybe the printers just used slightly different stock sometimes?

[Cozumeleno]

Originally Posted by Leon

Maybe the printers just used slightly different stock sometimes?

Yeah, I'm not sure. I have a few that feel that way but am 100% they are authentic. Not sure if it's different stock or just worn down more. But certainly have felt a few that are a little flimsier than others.

[2dueces]

Look how fuzzy it is between the bat and his uniform. I handled 100's of T206's.
They used the same stock. Remember, these were printed to add strength to cigarette packs. Using thin stock would defeat that purpose. I guess I'd have to see it in person.

[PhillipAbbott79]

I don't think they needed to be printed to achieve a stiffening factor. They could have easily inserted blank ones and saved the time and cost of doing the printing. Also, aren't the T213s thin paper stock?

I am curious to know how this was proven to be the motivation for producing them, or is it speculation?