Different shades of color on vintage cards

[Topnotchsy]

Originally Posted by bnorth

There are 2 main reasons for the differences. The cards are made cheaply and the ink did not get mixed exactly the same every time. This can be seen on cards clear up to the early 90's. The other reason is cards fading from light exposure. Just having a card displayed for a long time in a room that gets any sunlight or has lights on several hours a day will cause fading.

Is the fact that fading may play a roll mean that people prefer the darker ones?

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Topnotchsy

Is the fact that fading may play a roll mean that people prefer the darker ones?

Just because they are lighter colored does not mean they are faded.

I think people(including myself) like the darker colored cards because they just look nicer.

[nolemmings]

While all the above is true, keep in mind that you chose a '49 Bowman set that is more varied in its tints than most others. If you use the "advanced search" function to look up Ted Z's posts on the subject you'll see what I mean.

[Bocabirdman]

Let us not forget disparities in scanners. Settings can be tweaked or not. Ambient lighting can play a role if the scanner lid is open during the scan. Brightness and contrast factory settings are not all created equal. Etc. Etc.