Preference: writing or paper loss?

[BearBailey]

Either would make it a no from me. But if i had to choose I’d go with writing.

[CobbSpikedMe]

I'd rather have writing than paper loss personally.

[Chris-Counts]

I don't mind either. Tape stains are OK, too.

[ullmandds]

it really depends on the card...sometimes either can be acceptable...sometimes neither. On this cobb postcard...I don't mind too much!

[ls7plus]

The Dietsch Fielding Pose Cobb is a great acquisition in virtually any condition, Pete. If I didn't have my PSA 5, I'd have bought it and been quite proud to have it in my collection had I seen it at an appropriate price at the right time. I think that card will continue to increase in value for quite some time now, when it has become well-settled that such postcards are indeed baseball cards. Congrats!

May all your collecting bring you the joy that those pieces have,

Larry

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by ls7plus

The Dietsch Fielding Pose Cobb is a great acquisition in virtually any condition, Pete. If I didn't have my PSA 5, I'd have bought it and been quite proud to have it in my collection had I seen it at an appropriate price at the right time. I think that card will continue to increase in value for quite some time now, when it has become well-settled that such postcards are indeed baseball cards. Congrats!

May all your collecting bring you the joy that those pieces have,

Larry

Thanks Larry...and I agree! I got it in an REA lot years ago with a bunch of other dietsche tiger cards. I wasn't bothered by the writing...in fact all of them had the names neatly penned with an old ink pen...but I was a bit disappointed to discover the trim.

Regardless...it's staying with me until I can buy a good car with the proceeds!!!!

[ullmandds]

Additionally the only virginia extra Dots Miller I've seen is in horrid condition...may have paper loss and writing...but if it's available I may have to suck it up!

Happy holidays and a happy healthy new year to one and all...even Kevin!!! JK Kevin!!!!! He probably won't see this til next year anyway!!!

[22eckstein]

Writing for sure. Although I dont really mind paperloss I just think writing gives it a lot of character.

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by BearBailey

Either would make it a no from me. But if i had to choose I’d go with writing.

How about a 1917 Felix Mendelsohn M-106 with paper loss not affecting the player's image, Brandon, with there being only four total graded when I bought it several years ago? I admit, I struggled with its' defects also before pulling the trigger, but these cards are so very tough, and with it being a very early, rookie-era Hornsby, I just had to go with it and haven't regretted it. My point is that it becomes something of a balancing act at some point for most of us, depending on the status of the player, and the significance and rarity of the card. But each of us has our own preferences.

Happy collecting and holidays,

Larry

[Jobu]

Sometimes you luck out and get both!! Wait, what was the question again?

[Jobu]

Seriously though, I generally try to avoid both. And there is no blanket answer for me - it depends on where the paper loss and writing are and how each interferes with the overall appeal of the card. Just like in real estate, I say "location, location, location."