I "found" a T209-2 BE Thompson in a pack!

[Fred]

Total stoke on getting a whale. Feels really good to get something you've wanted for a long time. Congratulations. Seriously, that Ohtani was going for 10 grand at one time?

[CobbSpikedMe]

That's an awesome Thompson Seth. I was watching that one because it has the BE Thompson back. I'm sure you know more than me about the set, what would you say the rarity of that back is?

AndyH

[sgbernard]

Originally Posted by Fred

Total stoke on getting a whale. Feels really good to get something you've wanted for a long time. Congratulations. Seriously, that Ohtani was going for 10 grand at one time?

Thank you!

Yeah, the things people will pay $$$ for! When the set first came out, I saw some completed auctions on ebay for 10k, but to be honest when I opened my pack the cards were going in the 4-6,000 range, and then they went down to $1,5-2,000 or so after he got hurt. Asian market is helping this here, I am absolutely sure.

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

That's an awesome Thompson Seth. I was watching that one because it has the BE Thompson back. I'm sure you know more than me about the set, what would you say the rarity of that back is?

AndyH

Andy, the Thompson back only appears on Thompsons as far as I know. Check out Mike Peich's excellent website on this:

https://t209-contentnea.com/t209-con...-photo-series/

About half way down, you'll see his discussion of these. There are actually quite a few variations of the Thompson back but all appear on Thompson's card. If I had to guess, I would say there are probably 20 or so Thompsons in existence? Maybe someone knows that better than me!

[Piratedogcardshows]

That is a pretty good trade up Seth! And a nice Thompson back to boot. Glad to see you get a step closer to finishing off the T209-2 set! Keep up the good work.

[Piratedogcardshows]

I will say though you had me thinking you actually found an old Contentnea pack with good old B.E. in it

[sgbernard]

Originally Posted by Jason

I will say though you had me thinking you actually found an old Contentnea pack with good old B.E. in it

Ha, no, I see how the thread title may have been misleading!

[ccre]

You hooked me in with that title as well. Congrats. It's a great card. Sorry but I was a major factor in driving that price up for you. I had to bale out in the end. I'm glad you've got though and the search for a BE Thompson continues for me!

[Rookiemonster]

Congrats this is something I want to do. I’ve done it I. A smaller scale but never with a card like that. I have no idea who BE Thompson is. Enjoy good for you.

[CobbSpikedMe]

Originally Posted by sgbernard

Andy, the Thompson back only appears on Thompsons as far as I know. Check out Mike Peich's excellent website on this:

https://t209-contentnea.com/t209-con...-photo-series/

About half way down, you'll see his discussion of these. There are actually quite a few variations of the Thompson back but all appear on Thompson's card. If I had to guess, I would say there are probably 20 or so Thompsons in existence? Maybe someone knows that better than me!

Hey Seth, thanks for the link to the T209 site. I don't know how I've never seen that before.