Explanation of Wide Pen Types

[PowderedH2O]

I recently read an article (maybe one of you wrote it) in which it was discussed that perhaps the Type 4 and 5 should carry the "V" label and not actually be considered R314 at all. Is that just someone's opinion, or is there any validity in that thought? If so, has that actually ever been considered?

[Cozumeleno]

Originally Posted by PowderedH2O

I recently read an article (maybe one of you wrote it) in which it was discussed that perhaps the Type 4 and 5 should carry the "V" label and not actually be considered R314 at all. Is that just someone's opinion, or is there any validity in that thought? If so, has that actually ever been considered?

Sam - that sounds like the article that I wrote for my website a while back linked here. I've never seen it definitely stated anywhere but given that you can't find V352s anywhere at all and that, as Burdick describes in the ACC, they are creamy-bordered and similar to the R314s, I'm pretty sure those are it.

[PowderedH2O]

That is exactly where I saw it. Your website is full of great information and opinions. I think it makes some valid points about the Type 4 and 5 cards. It certainly explains the player selection, different dates, and scarcity differences.

[Cozumeleno]

Thanks - appreciate it.

Originally Posted by PowderedH2O

That is exactly where I saw it. Your website is full of great information and opinions. I think it makes some valid points about the Type 4 and 5 cards. It certainly explains the player selection, different dates, and scarcity differences.