Market flattening definitely

[Vintageclout]

Originally Posted by BeanTown

One thing to note are both are currently available for purchase.

Interesting. Thx for posting the 2 scans. The centering disparity between the two cards is quite obvious. 👍

[sterlingfox]

Maybe it's just me, but the one on the right is more off center top to bottom, has a print line of its own (albeit more faint), and is darker and not as focused as the one on the left (this could be from the scan, however). The corners are sharper on the left too.

In my book, they are nearly equal in overall appeal.

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by sterlingfox

Maybe it's just me, but the one on the right is more off center top to bottom, has a print line of its own (albeit more faint), and is darker and not as focused as the one on the left (this could be from the scan, however). The corners are sharper on the left too.

In my book, they are nearly equal in overall appeal.

You gotta be kidding - right?

[Bradyhill]

Maybe I bought them both...

[Dpeck100]

Originally Posted by Bradyhill

Maybe I bought them both...

This posts reminds me of one of those Thug Life videos. Haha


What a response!


Someone with photoshop needs to post both cards next to each other with the hat, the shades and the joint and these words.

[calvindog]

This thread makes me miss Peter Chao.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Bradyhill

Maybe I bought them both...

They would go well with your T206 Cobb/Cobb lucky find cards.

[rats60]

Originally Posted by Vintageclout

Interesting. Thx for posting the 2 scans. The centering disparity between the two cards is quite obvious. 👍

It is also obvious that they are both badly off centered. I measured them both too and they are both more than 2:1. I don't know how you come up with 60/40. It is 70/30 to 75/25.

[wondo]

I still maintain the market is in a "Catch its Breath Mode". Lots of auctions and lots of quality have been absorbed in the past few months. Again, this is a great time to hunt bargains or pick up auction pieces against reduced competition from empty-pocket buyers. Are there gonna be spikes and en fuego pockets? Sure, but you can find some reasonable deals on main stream and unpopular issues as they take a further back seat.

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by wondo

I still maintain the market is in a "Catch its Breath Mode". Lots of auctions and lots of quality have been absorbed in the past few months. Again, this is a great time to hunt bargains or pick up auction pieces against reduced competition from empty-pocket buyers. Are there gonna be spikes and en fuego pockets? Sure, but you can find some reasonable deals on main stream and unpopular issues as they take a further back seat.

+1 as to the opportunities available. Just as in coins, not all areas of the market will be in focus, i.e., "hot," at the same time. When a certain area is quiet, that is the time to buy. Demand inevitably comes around to rare and significant items.

Highest regards,

Larry

[Vintageclout]

Originally Posted by rats60

It is also obvious that they are both badly off centered. I measured them both too and they are both more than 2:1. I don't know how you come up with 60/40. It is 70/30 to 75/25.

Whatever makes you sleep at night....

[mark evans]

I share the philosophy of buying what I like.

Those who buy for investment value, all or in part, are fine too. [Makes for some interesting threads.] But, that would create stress for me and thus not worth it.