T206--Pursue rare back horizontal or portrait?

[Yoda]

A Red Hindu Reverse is more valuable than the brown, given the same relative condition. And some T206 commons are more prized than others, eg. Durham and Titus.

[bbcard1]

All things being equal, I would go for the horizontal which tend to carry a premium. Also research the player. As unlikely as it would seem there are still a couple of players who may find a side door to Cooperstown. Dahlen is the most talked about, but Larry Doyle, Crathvan, Dineen, Magee, Murray, etc all have their promoters. Hit it right and it's a grand slam, hit it wrong and you've still got a better than average player or at worst know something about them. I did well with Vic Willis a few years back using this strategy.

[njdunkin1]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

All things being equal, I would go for the horizontal which tend to carry a premium. Also research the player. As unlikely as it would seem there are still a couple of players who may find a side door to Cooperstown. Dahlen is the most talked about, but Larry Doyle, Crathvan, Dineen, Magee, Murray, etc all have their promoters. Hit it right and it's a grand slam, hit it wrong and you've still got a better than average player or at worst know something about them. I did well with Vic Willis a few years back using this strategy.

Totally agree. I think Dahlen has a fairly decent chance, I should probably pick up a card or two of his.

The deal with my friend fell through, but thankfully Chuck had some awesome Hindus on eBay listed auction-style. I will definitely be posting in the pickups section come later this week!
Thanks for your help everyone!
NJ

[Sean]

Originally Posted by njdunkin1

Totally agree. I think Dahlen has a fairly decent chance, I should probably pick up a card or two of his.

The deal with my friend fell through, but thankfully Chuck had some awesome Hindus on eBay listed auction-style. I will definitely be posting in the pickups section come later this week!
Thanks for your help everyone!
NJ

Good luck NJ. Get a couple Hindus.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by njdunkin1

Totally agree. I think Dahlen has a fairly decent chance, I should probably pick up a card or two of his.

The deal with my friend fell through, but thankfully Chuck had some awesome Hindus on eBay listed auction-style. I will definitely be posting in the pickups section come later this week!
Thanks for your help everyone!
NJ

Just remember to take it slow and easy so you don't get burnt out . (says the card-addict)

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