Crofts Candy Color Run

[x2drich2000]

Leon, I think you are right that more of the red backs will eventually come out. Based on some really old posts on this board, it seems like there were only about 3 examples known in the hobby about 10 years ago (prior to your hoard). Now there are at least 15 examples that have been confirmed. However, I'm hesitant to say all of the possible cards will exist with the red back. I find it very odd that of those confirmed so far, about half the players have more than 1 example confirmed. In addition, from my experience, it seems even among the blue and black backs there are certain player/back combinations that are harder to find and certain combinations that may not exist. While I think more could be crossed off, from the link I provided above, we still have 11 blue backs that have not been confirmed. That is over 20% of the generally accepted set.

DJ

[Leon]

Only time will tell but I think there will definitely be more,
never before E92 front/back combos, as the hobby continues to mature. They are fun to collect, no doubt. I wouldn't doubt I pick up a few in the future, for old times sake...

Originally Posted by x2drich2000

Leon, I think you are right that more of the red backs will eventually come out. Based on some really old posts on this board, it seems like there were only about 3 examples known in the hobby about 10 years ago (prior to your hoard). Now there are at least 15 examples that have been confirmed. However, I'm hesitant to say all of the possible cards will exist with the red back. I find it very odd that of those confirmed so far, about half the players have more than 1 example confirmed. In addition, from my experience, it seems even among the blue and black backs there are certain player/back combinations that are harder to find and certain combinations that may not exist. While I think more could be crossed off, from the link I provided above, we still have 11 blue backs that have not been confirmed. That is over 20% of the generally accepted set.

DJ

[Rhotchkiss]

Reviving this thread to inquire of the group whether anyone is aware of another E92 Blue Crofts Candy Cobb. I just acquired this one (thanks a ton Ed!) and neither of us is aware of another (which likely means there a dozen out there...)

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

you mean Candy right?

I would assume other colors exist as well in the candy variety

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

you mean Candy right?

I would assume other colors exist as well in the candy variety

[Rhotchkiss]

Yes, of course, Candy. I am going to edit thread to correct -- I was so excited to get it I cant tell a candy from a cocoa.

I know there are several Candy blacks out there, but has anyone ever seen another Blue (or Red for that matter)?

DJ -- that would be awesome and most helpful. Thank you. I assume there must be others, but I cannot find any and Ed was aware of no others. I am still happy to own this -- unique or not, its rare as heck - but would still love to know how many others we know are out there

[x2drich2000]

Here is a list of all the black and blue Cobbs I could account for tonight based on the PSA and SGC pop reports. Lots still missing. From this thread, John Spencer indicated he previously had a blue Cobb, but thought it was a PSA 4. Based on the pop reports, and the only sale of the PSA 4 I have, that can't be accurate.

I also don't have VCP so not sure if any others show up there. Hopefully some other members (petecld?) can fill in some of these gaps. I also wouldn't be surprised if a few of these were crossed over at different times.

Grade - Cert # - back color - link/notes if available
PSA
A - no info
1 - unknown - unknown - PSA Registry
1 - no info
1 - no info
3 - 03395406 - black - http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=116260
3 - no info
4 - 05033714 - black - Legendary April 2007
6 - no info

SGC
A - 1377525-043 - blue - http://www.brockelmanauctions.com/Lo...entoryid=11374 (Ryan's copy)
10 - 1207583-064 - black - http://www.brockelmanauctions.com/Lo...ventoryid=4379 (Tonyetrade)
10 - no info
20 - ??? - black - SGC registry
20 - no info
20 - no info
40 - no info
40 - no info
50 - 1302992-008 - black - https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com...e?itemid=39204
50 - unknown

[C-mack]

Nice!! Congrats on the run , now who has a bill bergen Croft cocoa back for me !? Lol

[x2drich2000]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Reviving this thread to inquire of the group whether anyone is aware of another E92 Blue Crofts Cocoa Cobb. I just acquired this one (thanks a ton Ed!) and neither of us is aware of another (which likely means there a dozen out there...)

Ryan, I know there are 3 or 4 of each of the black and blue Crofts Candy Cobbs. I remember at the AC National I thought about splurging on the one you got, but ultimately decided not to as I knew it wasn't unique. Let me check later tonight and I'll see if I can get you a few links to some of the others. There is also posts on the board from a few years ago where someone claims a red croft was sold back in the 80's, but I've never found a listing, image, or any other confirmable proof so I remain skeptical that it exists.

DJ