I Prefer My Cracker Jacks Stained

[Yoda]

And when a nice group of '14s comes up at auction, such as the one prior to the current LTG auction, there is a feeding frenzy that would embarrass hungry sharks.

[jcc6252]

I respectfully disagree about preferring the stains. The LOTG auction (mentioned earlier - hi John) had amazing, virtually stain-free CJ's. These are tremendous examples, well worn around the edges, but with great surfaces. To me, they trump stained ones any day.

[darkhorse9]

To me...I much prefer vintage cards that show age. I had a chance to handle a raw T206 that would easily grade a 7 or 8. It just looked wrong.

My Goudeys, T206, and CJ must have rounded corners or I'm not a buyer, particularly with the price they'd get.

[CrackaJackKid]

I don't know why you would prefer a card that has been altered to look good over it in its original format. I would think the 1915s would appeal to you then but I guess it's to each their own.

[CollectingAmericasPastime]

Excuse my ignorance on the subject, but how were these cards packaged originally?

[CrackaJackKid]

The 1914s were only obtainable by buying a box of cracker jacks. The 1915s were also inside the boxes but yet if you sent in 100 coupons or 1 coupon and 25 cents they would send you the entire set. So lots of 1915s are caramel stain free.

[CollectingAmericasPastime]

Originally Posted by CrackaJackKid

The 1914s were only obtainable by buying a box of cracker jacks. The 1915s were also inside the boxes but yet if you sent in 100 coupons or 1 coupon and 25 cents they would send you the entire set. So lots of 1915s are caramel stain free.

Perfect! I know '14s are right side up, and '15s are upside down, but are the checklists the same?

[CrackaJackKid]

Negative.
1914-144 players
1915-176 players
With some interchanging between the sets of some players not reappearing in 1915.

[yanksfan09]

Originally Posted by KMayUSA6060

Perfect! I know '14s are right side up, and '15s are upside down, but are the checklists the same?

1914 had 144 Players with a few guys exclusive to the set like Chance, Cashion, and couple others, plus Mathewson image different.

1915 had 176 Players. Most of same players as 14' with a few changes and additional high number cards, different Pratt and Mathewson images.

[garymc]

The grouping of three are 15's, the two are 14's.......they are stained and beat up a little but I love them and grateful to have them in my collection !!!